EPeS HPA hose IGL SlimLine with braid - Matte Black

EPeS IGL HPA Hoses S&F

HPA hoses IGL SlimLine with a braid from EPeS are a top element for your airsoft arsenal. With its QD US-type coupler - Foster (Series 2), direct installation into the HPA system is a breeze.
Additionally, it is fully compatible with P* (Polarstar) Jack/F1/F2, ensuring seamless operation and excellent performance.
The QD coupler Foster (male) is made of stainless steel (AISI 303) and blackened, providing not only high durability but also an aesthetic appearance.
Extra elastic and soft HPA hose (Soft&Flexible) with minimal flow loss at maximum bend.

Key Features

The hose is equipped on one end with a male QD coupler Foster Series 2, which is a globally recognized standard, ensuring easy and safe handling of the hose.

• QD US-type coupler - Foster (Series 2)
• Direct installation into HPA system
• Compatible with P* Jack/F1/F2
• QD Foster coupler made of stainless steel (AISI 303) with blackening
• Made in the Czech Republic
• Operating pressure up to 300 psi
• Made in the Czech Republic

Technical Specifications

• Hose material: PVC with polyester braid and steel fittings
• Operating pressure: Up to 300 psi
• Connector type: QD coupler Foster Series 2 (male) + 1/8 NPT (external thread)

EPeS Hose Variants

EPeS, aiming to provide infinite combinations for your dream HPA setup, offers the following HPA hose variants:

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

• With QD Foster Series 2 female + male couplers
• With QD Foster Series 2 female + external thread 1/8 NPT (formerly under the name Mk.II)

2. HPA system inlet hoses:

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

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

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

How to Build an HPA Setup:

Transitioning from manual and electric guns to HPA propulsion may initially seem complicated, but it actually follows the proven principle you know from AEG guns.
The propulsion is not electricity but compressed air. This air must be stored in a bottle, which screws onto the regulator, similar to how electrical energy is stored in batteries and connected to the gun via a connector.
Just as electricity flows from the battery through wires, air flows through the hose. The battery determines power according to the number of cells, while HPA power is regulated by the regulator's settings.
Subsequently, air enters the HPA unit in the gearbox, where it handles the shot, just like electrical energy through the motor.

Therefore, for a complete HPA setup, you will need:

• HPA bottle with compressed air (larger bottle = more shots, but greater weight and harder to position on the gear)
• Regulator (set the output pressure according to the desired performance and unit capabilities)
• HPA hose (from the regulator to the gun outlet, preferably with QD couplers)
• 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 Build an HPA Setup!