Bends/folds out of Climateline Hose

[chigirl]

My replacement Climateline Hoses come in the original packaging and are "bent/folded" to fit in the packaging. 

It wouldn't be such a big deal, except that the bends are causing an issue with my CozyHose Boss.  The fold/bend falls in the middle of the two connectors  which causes the hose to make a triangle of sorts and it doesn't move correctly.  Ideally one of the connectors could go where the bend is, but unfortunately the hose won't be in the right place then, length-wise (from wall to mask.)

Long story short, anyone know how to the get the bends/folds out of the hose, permanently?  I've tried bending it the other way, which works only temporarily.  Once it's in the CozyHose connectors, the bend reappears.

[Gary1of2]

After looking up what a hose boss is . I think i would try a piece ofsteel coat hanger bent tothe shpe needed and carefully attach it to the hose to hold its shape. Becarefull of the wire ends as notto poke holes in hose.

[DeepBreathing]

I always wash my stuff in very hot water and this will help relax the residual bendiness in your hose. Just fill it with very hot water (from the tap, not boiling), leave it for a few minutes then empty it and hang it to dry. It should come out all nice and flexible.

And I suppose in this litigious age I should put in a disclaimer - if you burn yourself don't blame me!

[Rcgop]

I have a similar problem. Next time I have a hose I plan to throw away, I am going hang it by one end and take a hair dryer to it. Gently at first and slowly increase the heat to the breaking point. Then I will know if the bends can be removed without destroying the hose.