Dave, thanks for your reply. Even though you say I get what I pay for I believe it to be of more value. When you see me next be sure to collect your $0.02.
I guess I don't understand the logic all together. As sold off the shelf the "hose" is sold as a connector hose which I understand from some sides may be seen as stretching (no pun intended) the term. For an safety point I am totally lost as why FIRST wouldn't want someone to use this off the shelf product.
Maybe I will ask the question again to get a yes or no answer rather than "let's see what happens" rule.
Thanks again for your insight.