What is a food grade hose?
If you need a hose to transport food or drink, you will need a food-grade hose. This particular type of hose will help preserve…
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What is a hose coupling?
Even if you are not aware of what a hose coupling is, the odds are that you have seen or used one before. So,…
What is a hydraulic hose?
Hydraulic hoses are used to power hydraulic machinery, in industry and plant machinery like bulldozers, excavators and tractors. Hydraulic machinery uses pressurised fluid to…
Which kind of pipe is best for water supply lines?
There are a variety of different supply pipes used to carry drinkable (potable) water around homes and office buildings. In this blog post, we…
BSP Threads
What does BSP thread mean? There are two types of BSP (British Standard Pipe) threads:BSPP which is ‘BSP Parallel Thread’BSPT which is ‘BSP Taper…
Hose Shop’s Layflat Hoses Help to Stop UK Flooding
With the occurrence of flooding becoming more regular in the UK, Hoseshop has teamed up with AquaDam Europe Ltd to supply them with layflat…
What is a Jubilee Clip?
Jubilee Hose Clips are hose clamp clips in the form of a circular metal band, with a worm gear fixed to the end. Designed to…
What Are the Main Causes of Hydraulic Hoses Bursting?
When a hydraulic hose bursts, it’s important to understand the cause of the problem in order to ensure it doesn’t happen again. It’s also…
What is a Hose Clamp and How Does it Work?
What is a Hose Clamp? A hose clamp is designed to secure a hose over a fitting, by clamping the hose down, it prevents…
The Typical Signs of a Damaged Hose and the Best Ways to Spot Them
Effective hose maintenance is the key to a longer lifespan, without a maintenance program, hose damage occurs much more rapidly. Learning how to look…
