Each size of Tube-Braid sleeve covers a range of hose diameters. If you hose is near the top of the Tube-Braid size range, you are likely to need More length of sleeve than the actual length of the hose you are intending to cover. EARL'S, EARL'S,Bulk hose takes about 3-4 days for processing. Each bulk order must be created, scheduled at the production facility, cut to length, packaged, shipped to the warehouse, and received by the warehouse (before it can be shipped to the customer). Pre-cut boxed hose (i.e. 3 to 33 foot lengths) ship directly from the warehouse.