This is a 2 burner gas forge from vevor. They include a 30psi regulator on a rubber hose to connect from a propane tank to a central yoke that feeds the two burners all directly vertical to the forge body itself. 

When I place the tank a reasonable distance from the forge it does stretch the hose laterally away from it, but I always feel like it is getting heated, especially since baffling the back and front... The dragon tends to breathe in its general direction. 

I do have a ceiling but would need a longer hose in order to hang it up. If I buy a longer hose does the steel braided one offer any benefit? I am outside so I have considered it as a deterrent to critters snacking on the hose in general, but I wonder if it offers any heat shielding? 

I am also considering yoking multiple tanks to perhaps avoid frosting, and could be looking for all sorts of hardware to accomplish that so hard plumbing may also be a possibility. 

Ideas? Suggestions?

Run the hose to the side of the forge instead of in front of one of the ends. You may have to add an elbow at the manifold. If the hose still gets too hot wrapping it in a heat shielding fabric like the flexible heat shields used to solder plumbing works. Heck even a couple layers of aluminum foil might do it.

Frosty The Lucky.

As to whether stainless steel braided armor hose will help with heating problems; not much. Critter protection; yes. Protection against being cut by doors slamming closed on it; yes. Limited protection against hot parts being dropped on it; yes.