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Originally Posted by plantchick

My next question - is only the inner core of the pressure hose meant to be clamped to the fitting, with the surrounding rubber hose a couple of inches down and not clamped?

There is a loose sleeve over the hose, is that what your talking about? I think it on there to prevent abrasion from wires crossing it??? Not really sure, but it's not meant to hold pressure.