Hose used to install loose fill insulation

A tube comprising:

• an inner web having a helical projection disposed along an inner surface thereof and extending towards a longitudinal axis of the inner web;
• and
• a cap disposed around an outer periphery of the inner web,
• wherein the outer periphery of the inner web includes a helical shape having a substantially W-shaped cross section.

An extrusion for an inner web of a hose comprising:

• a first substantially V-shaped central portion;
• a second portion comprising two substantially horizontal members, each member attached to an opposing side of the first portion;
• and,
• a third outer portion comprising two substantially vertical portions connected to the horizontal portions, at least one of the vertical portions extending both above and below the horizontal portions, the horizontal portions being disposed between the vertical portions.

An apparatus for dispensing insulation comprising:

• a container for storing and dispensing insulation;
• and
• a tube coupled to receive insulation from the container, the tube comprising an inner web having a helical projection disposed along an inner surface thereof and extending towards a longitudinal axis of the inner web, and a cap disposed around an outer periphery of the inner web,
• wherein the outer periphery of the inner web includes a helical shape having a substantially W-shaped cross section.