I use one on my argon reg's hose. Its easy to sit on and kink right at the crimp. I've never needed them on any other reg. I wouldn't use AG's gear as a role model for anything, he's harder on gear than anyone I've ever known.
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If you have a tight bend you might not be able to use a hose protector.The consensus I got from most of the thread responses, was that you need to use them if you have a tight bend in your routing, otherwise, skip them.
If you have a tight bend you might not be able to use a hose protector.
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Good Gravy You're Yellow?
The consensus I got from most of the thread responses, was that you need to use them if you have a tight bend in your routing, otherwise, skip them.