Flex Hose Reduction

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Hi Everyone:
I'm trying to connect my overflow (bulkheads) to my wet/dry filter and my 3' flex hoses are too short regardless how I position the wet/dry filter under the aquarium stand. I purchased two 6' flex hoses and they're too long. Is there any way to cut the 6' flex hoses to about 4'-5' and still use the end pieces (hose cuffs)?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

 

[outlaw]

why dont you just use pvc
cut it however you want it

 

[Dr Joe]

You didn't state the diameter of the hose, but they sell hose cuffs for mending pool hoses or insert a piece of PVC pipe into the hose. Depending on what the hose is made of you may be able to use PVC cement to bond it.

Dr Joe

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Outlaw: I was staying away from PVC because I would have to use a bunch of parts to connect with the bulk head and wet/dry. The flex hose connected directly with everything and gave me a little flexibility.

Dr. Joe: The hose is approximatley 1 1/2" in diameter and is the standard size that comes with most wet/dry units. I'm hoping to cut it and reattach the hose cuff. I'm going to check with a local pool supplier on the hose mending kit.

Thank You.