269815 - Hobart 5 ft. Reinforced Shielding Gas Hose for Barbed Regulators

Technical Overview of the Hobart 269815 Shielding Gas Hose

The Hobart 269815 is a specialized shielding gas hose designed to bridge the connection between small inert gas regulators and compatible welding power sources. Engineered with a length of 5 feet, this hose provides sufficient reach for benchtop and cart-mounted welding setups without creating excess clutter. The hose body is constructed from reinforced PVC, a material chosen for its balance of flexibility and resistance to abrasion and kinking, ensuring consistent gas flow during operation.

Configuration is key for this component. The machine end of the hose is terminated with a crimped brass male inert gas fitting, designed to thread directly into the gas solenoid inlet or gas input port of compatible Hobart and Miller welding machines. The opposite end—the regulator end—is supplied as a bare hose. This design is specifically intended for use with flow gauge regulators that feature a barbed outlet nipple rather than a threaded female port. A hose clamp is included to secure the bare end over the regulator barb, ensuring a tight, leak-proof seal essential for maintaining shielding gas integrity and preventing porosity in welds.

This hose is a direct replacement part for various Hobart Handler models and other compact MIG welders that utilize this specific regulator-to-machine configuration. It is suitable for use with standard inert shielding gases, including Argon and Argon/CO2 mixtures.