hose
A hose is a flexible hollow tube designed to carry fluids from one location to another. Hoses are also sometimes called pipes (the word pipe usually refers to a rigid tube, whereas a hose is usually a flexible one), or more generally tubing. The shape of a hose is usually cylindrical (having a circular cross section).
Hose design is based on a combination of application and performance. Common factors are size, pressure rating, weight, length, straight hose or coilhose, and chemical compatibility.
Applications mostly use nylon, polyurethane, polyethylene, PVC, or synthetic or natural rubbers, based on the environment and pressure rating needed. In recent years, hoses can also be manufactured from special grades of polyethylene (LDPE and especially LLDPE). Other hose materials include PTFE (Teflon), stainless steel, and other metals.
Dredge rubber hoses have a long story, which features high strength and flexibility. A flexible dredging hose widely used in dredgers for silt/gravels conveyance. It is abrasion and wear-resistant to ensure long service life. Types of flexible dredge hose: floating rubber hose, discharge hose, suction hose, armored hose and ceramic hose.
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Hose design is based on a combination of application and performance. Common factors are size, pressure rating, weight, length, straight hose or coilhose, and chemical compatibility.
Applications mostly use nylon, polyurethane, polyethylene, PVC, or synthetic or natural rubbers, based on the environment and pressure rating needed. In recent years, hoses can also be manufactured from special grades of polyethylene (LDPE and especially LLDPE). Other hose materials include PTFE (Teflon), stainless steel, and other metals.
Dredge rubber hoses have a long story, which features high strength and flexibility. A flexible dredging hose widely used in dredgers for silt/gravels conveyance. It is abrasion and wear-resistant to ensure long service life. Types of flexible dredge hose: floating rubber hose, discharge hose, suction hose, armored hose and ceramic hose.
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fitting a 3-way T valve, what flexible hose to order?
Hi, I'm new to UK plumbing system and got lost as don't know names/diameters/availability of the parts I need to do the job. I guess I'd need to remove one of the copper fittings and order a flexible fitting of some sort and diameter. Don't worry about the length I would get a suitable one... -
Fit a hose pipe to slotted spout
Can anyone advise me please? How do I connect a garden hose to a bathroom mixer tap with a rectangular slotted spout? I’d like to shower my dogs with warm water after they’ve got muddy. :) Me (and the dogs) will appreciate any suggestions greg -
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Noobie query for toilet inlet hose
Fitting a new burlington toilet, but not sure about what kind of attachment I need here. The pipe is 15mm and I presume I need a male-female flexihose (see picture) but these seem hard to find. Can I use a 'nipple' and if so what size would that be since I don't understand how these measurements... -
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URGENT How do I attach hose to EcoTEC pro for low water pressure?
Hi, I’ve got an EcoTEC pro boiler which is showing code F22 and therefore not turning on. Last night I accidentally turned it off at the mains and only realised this morning; I’m not sure if this is simple coincidence? I’ve done it before without problems following. I have an external hose to...- Jaykaylia
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- attach ecotec hose low water pressure pressure pro urgent water water pressure
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- Forum: Central Heating Forum
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flexi hose to flexi hose
please can anyone advise if its advisible to connect 2 flexihoses together with the pictured connectors? -
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Washing Machine Drain Hose
Hi All I have found that the drain hose from the washing machine is being squashed. This is preventing the washing machine from draining. How can I stop this from happening? The main problem is the washing machine is a tight fit and has to be pushed right back as far as possible. Any ideas? Jim -
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Hot-water hose >>> Garden-hose?
Are the connectors on a hot-water hose the same a garden-hose? -
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Kitchen sink/garden hose leak advice
I discovered a leak coming from a connection that was installed to provide external garden hose. The plastic connection is cracked and leaking. I have visited B&Q and Heat Merchants for advice. Both think the the only option is to replace the whole hose. However the hose is currently running...- faheycg
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- advice hose kitchen kitchen sink leak sink
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How to join and reduce pvc push pipe to flexible hose
Hi everyone, new to the forum as desperately seeking advice on the sink that has been the bane of my life for several months now! We live on a boat so it isn't the usual sink set up. The sink waste just joins to a short length of plastic hose that leads to the outside of the boat. I put in a... -
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How do I get a new flexible hose to engage without leaking to inlet valve bottom entry?
The inlet valve bottom entry to toilet cistern developed a drip that flowed under toilet and dampened grout on tiles. Initially I could not figure where leak was so fearing it was an underfloor pipe I called out the original plumber from 13 years ago. Turns out it was the inlet valve to... -
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Mixer tap flexible hose being cut
Hi, I have a mixer tap with flexible hose which have been cut on the bottom. Can they be reconnected? what type of connector I need? -
Leaky toilet cistern - Advice on flexi hose
Hi my toilet is leaking both from the water inlet and from the existing copper piping. I'm usually quite handy and many many years ago, I replaced the water inlet for this cistern. However last week, it began leaking, initially from the copper piping leading into the cistern. I tried to tighten... -
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Converting flexible sink hose to attach dish washer
I have a dishwasher that I can't plumb to a sink (renting and it's not an option) so I wanted to know what adapters I can use to convert my hose to go to my dishwasher. Please see images for what I have. Is it possible? Tia- Abi08
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- attach dishwasher diy flexible hose sink washer
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- Forum: DIY Plumbing Forum
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Third Garden Hose Tap (or am I nuts?)
Thanks in advance for any advice. have moved recently into new house (London hard water area) and want to install a second garden bib tap to serve the front garden. No issue there can take a run of pipe within the garage to the front. Ive noticed though the tap at the back garden is run off... -
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Connecting a hose to copper pipe... Across an ibc
I am making a wood fired hot tub using an ibc and a cast iron water jacket from an old oil boiler system. I'll be connecting the jacket to the ibc using 22mm copper pipes. I am keeping it simple in the hope the convection will circulate the water and I won't need a pump....if this doesn't work... -
Advice request re. garden hose outlet
Hi everyone, Found your forum after a quick google. I was wondering if you could advise me on how I can fix my garden hose outlet. I have zero experience with plumbing, but have done a bit of diy so have a decent set of tools to work with. I just moved into a new home some months ago and what...- gardener99
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- advice america fix garden garden hose hose outlet usa
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- Forum: USA
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Kitchen tap-safe to use outdoor hose attachment?
Hi everybody We currently have an issue with our outdoor tap (possible issue with the check valve-not overly urgent and I’m not confident enough to start a repair job myself in the current climate). Due to the dry weather I am keen to keep the garden watered and have managed to get a hold of a...- davidg
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- hose kitchen outdoor
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- Forum: DIY Plumbing Forum
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Hose setup/pressure and connection
Hi guys , couple of questions if anyone would be kind enough to maybe shed some light. 1st is I have very little pressure to my outside tap despite pressure being ok in the rest of the house the tap has been in since we moved in couple of years ago and don’t recall having any issues before now... -
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greenstar 24i expansion vessel hose
I have removed an old expansion vessel from a Worcester greensatr 24 i. I am now trying to reconnect the hose but I am having great difficulty. Its so tight inside the fitting. Is there an easy way to reconnect it? Thanks- jon1974
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- Forum: Central Heating Forum
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