The heated hose provides protection for the potential freezing of the potable water on board the aircraft The hose is constructed using Tygon tubing reinforced with steel braiding and overlaid with a braided Kevlar material The unheated hose has the same construction pedigree less than heating element Avdel also offers a program to customers for the supply of hoses, fittings and crimping capability allowing the user to cut to length, select a fitting and fitting attachment