Bill I just checked our(Ames) hoses, we use the same vendor as PY. Can you call us and we can compare to see if maybe you got a couple of bad hoses. We are honoring PY returns and can process an RA for you. We do sell non numbered hoses we checked these and they are slightly different in bends but not enough to make a major difference. Bothe style hoses are longer and would need to be cut for optimum fit. We are working with a new manufacturer and hope in the future to have a new line of correct numbered hoses with the right color markings and lengths.