https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BibpHxS4ako This suggests cutting off the end using a hack saw, a little at a time until it finally budges. I think we should only worry about this if the hose ruptures or starts leaking. Otherwise, we should just continue to use the current set-up.