Originally Posted by
BruceMetras
.. is the hose brittle, or did it split open at perhaps a gouge or other abrasion mark.. just curious ..
There were cracks (0.5 to 1 cm long) at both ends of the hose. Then end near the nozzle was completely cracked through and that's where the air leaked out. The end attached to the body of the pump has cracks, but had not fully compromised the hose yet.