Hello,

I'm working on a project analyzing an existing system where braided metal hoses are used at tank nozzles. There's an anchor approximately 15ft from the nozzle and a braided metal hose installed axially in the pipe without offsets.

I've searched previous metal hose threads and most of those were discussing the more typical hose applications (with offsets or bends) and essentially concluded the hose is significantly less stiff than the pipe.

I feel like this is based on the assumption the hose is installed per the manufacturer recommendations. Every braided hose catalog I've seen explicitly says do not use them in situations with axial compression.

In the above scenario, is the metal hose still infinitely less stiff than pipe?