EPeS HPA S&F Braided Hose, 80cm, QD Foster - Black

EPeS HPA Hose S&F

HPA Hose S&F is a premium product designed with maximum comfort for airsoft players using HPA systems to power their weapons.
Super elastic and soft construction (Soft&Flexible) minimizes air flow drop even at maximum hose bend. With an internal diameter of 6 mm, the hose can handle high air flow demands, tested with Daytona systems. This hose is designed for a working pressure of up to 300 psi, ensuring its reliability and safety in use.
With a durable polyester braid and steel connectors, it offers high durability and long life even in harsh conditions.
The braid is available in various colors, adding an attractive look to EPeS hoses.
The hose is manufactured in the Czech Republic and combines top materials and design to provide players with unmatched performance and comfort in use.

Key Features

The hose is equipped with a female QD connector Foster Series 2, a globally recognized standard ensuring easy and safe handling of the hose. The hose thickness is 13 mm, and its multilayer construction ensures that air flow remains constant even during sharp bends. Improvements over the Mk.I version include a softer hose with greater air flow and improved connector fittings.

• Elastic and soft:
  This Soft&Flexible hose minimizes air flow drop even at maximum bend, ensuring continuous and reliable performance during play.
  
  
• Widebore construction:
  With an internal diameter of 6 mm, the hose can handle high air flow demands, tested with Daytona systems.
  
  
• Working pressure:
  The hose can safely operate at pressures up to 300 psi.
  
  
• High-quality braid:
  Available in various colors – jet black, olive green, coyote brown, dark red, and field grey – enhancing both aesthetics and comfort of use.
  
  
• QD connector Foster Series 2:
  This globally recognized connector ensures easy and safe handling of the hose.
  
  
• Highly durable material:
  The hose is made of PVC with a polyester braid and steel connectors, ensuring its long life even in harsh conditions.

Technical Specifications

• Hose material: PVC with polyester braid and steel connectors
• Length: 80 cm
• Thickness: 13 mm
• Internal diameter: 6 mm (widebore, suitable for demanding Daytona systems)
• Working pressure: Up to 300 psi
• Connector type: QD connector Foster Series 2 (female) + QD connector Foster Series 2 (male)

EPeS Hose Variants

In an effort to provide endless combinations for your dream HPA setup, EPeS offers the following HPA hose variants:

1. S&F braided hoses (in lengths of 80/100/115 cm):

• With QD Foster Series 2 female + male connectors
• With QD Foster Series 2 female + external thread 1/8 NPT (previously named Mk.II)

2. HPA system inlet hoses:

• IGL S&F into grip, length 20 cm (QD male + screw-on external thread for 4/6mm connector)
• IGL SlimLine into grip (QD male + external thread for direct installation into systems like P* Jack/F1/F2 and others)
• USL SlimLine into stock (QD male + external thread for direct installation into systems like P* Jack/F1/F2 and others)

3. Straight hoses without braid (in lengths of 60/90/130 cm with 1/8 NPT external thread connectors):

• Classic variant (pressure up to 900 psi, lower flow)
• Coiled hose (pressure up to 900 psi, lower flow)

How to Assemble an HPA Setup:

Transitioning from manual and electric guns to HPA propulsion might seem complex at first, but it actually follows the proven principle familiar from AEG guns.
The propulsion is not electricity but compressed air. This air must be contained in a tank that screws onto a regulator, similar to how electrical energy is stored in cells (batteries) and connected to the gun with a connector.
As energy flows from the battery through wires, air flows through the hose. The battery's performance depends on the number of cells, while the performance of an HPA system is managed by settings on the regulator.
The air then enters the HPA unit in the gearbox, where it ensures the shot, just like electricity powers the motor.

So for a complete HPA setup, you will need:

• HPA tank with compressed air (larger tank = more shots, but more weight and harder placement on gear)
• Regulator (setting the output pressure according to the desired performance and unit capabilities)
• HPA hose (from the regulator to the gun outlet, it is advisable to choose a type with QD connectors)
• HPA unit/system in the gun

If you want to learn more and get recommendations for suitable parts of HPA setups, read our article How to Assemble an HPA Setup!