Product review (5 stars): ... probably every single SS braided hookup hose this is easily the best choice
After looking at probably every single SS braided hookup hose this is easily the best choice. The plastic sheathing alone makes this an obvious choice. These hoses are frequently shoved into tight spaces with other electrical and plumbing lines. Rubbing of a bare braded hose on an electrical wire can result in a short or a fire. I'm not sure if the gaskets are rubber or silicone (silicone lasts longer) but they seem well made and I may consider changing out for silicone washers next time I service my units (clean those dryer vents people!).