What should flexible hose be replaced with to enhance safety?

Replacing flexible hoses with seamless steel tubing enhances safety primarily due to the increased durability and pressure resistance of steel compared to flexible materials. Seamless steel tubing is less prone to failure under high-pressure conditions and provides a more robust and reliable connection in systems that carry fluids or gases.

The solid structure of steel tubing minimizes the risks associated with leaks or bursts, which can happen with more flexible materials that may degrade over time or under stress. Additionally, steel has better resistance to environmental factors such as temperature fluctuations and corrosion in certain conditions, thereby extending the life of the system and reducing maintenance intervals.

While other materials such as rubber hoses, aluminum tubing, and plastic pipes can be used in specific applications, they typically do not offer the same level of safety and reliability as seamless steel tubing in high-pressure or critical systems.