Product review (3 stars): neutral rating for sight unseen buy
I bought this because it has larger internal diameter than usual hose (for faster filling) and for the whirlpool name.  I always look for metal outside for the abrasion protection, but the description sounded like the outside wrap was something like kevlar.  It is not.  The nylon jacket looks rather cheap.  I've seen high grade nylon wraps and they look shiny and tight.  The wrap on this is dull and loose. I suspect the item description is exaggerated. I am going back to metal.