Cheap hose?

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Sorry thread title will disappoint.

I bought a pump for emptying a water butt, which is next to the poly tunnel.

The diameter of the outlet is 1", this is way wider than the diameter of garden hose.

I looked on eBay for appropriate guage tube and holy ****, literally heading towards double the cost of the pump!

I reckon I'll need 4 to 5 meters of hose/tubing coming off that.

So I put it to the OCUK, is there a better way of doing it? Some kind of adaptor? Any cheap form of hose?

I have plenty of old garden hose I could use.

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Super thick stuff, but a heat gun might help...?

hilltop-products.co.uk

Larger Diameter PVC Hose Tubing, Heavy Duty Wall - 5.0mm Thick x 30mm I/D

This Large PVC Hose Tubing has a high gloss crystal clear finish and is a durable solution for rigorous industrial environments. The heavy-duty tubing provides enhanced durability and resistance making it ideal for larger-volume fluids with a denser consistency. Efficient Fluid Flow Reliable...
hilltop-products.co.uk hilltop-products.co.uk

Edit: @gort 's link appears to be the exact same stuff, but far cheaper.
 
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Yea I saw the pvc hose, even at £17 that's more than the pump cost.

I tested the pump in the bathtub and it's not crazy powerful, I'm thinking this might work

www.ebay.co.uk

BLACK CORRUGATED FLEXIBLE POND HOSE FISH GARDEN FILTER PUMP MARINE FLEXI PIPE | eBay

High-quality: UV-resistant material is perfect for better flow rates. By preventing algae from growing inside the black hose it ensures a clear and unobstructed water flow. The black colour also makes the hose suitable for concealing around the pond or garden.
www.ebay.co.uk

£10 for 5 meters of that.
 
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