Guides & Advice

Hose guides and technical advice

Thread sizes, hose care, what fails and why. Written by the people who sell the stuff, for the people who fit it.

What is a food grade hose? 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... Read the guide → What is a hose coupling? 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,... Read the guide → What is a hydraulic hose? 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... Read the guide → Which kind of pipe is best for water supply lines? 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... Read the guide → BSP Threads 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... Read the guide → Hose Shop’s Layflat Hoses Help to Stop UK Flooding Hose Shop’s Layflat Hoses Help to Stop UK Flooding Hoseshop's layflat hoses, couple with AquaDam's flood barrier are helping the UK to prevent flooding. Find out more in this post! Read the guide → What is a Jubilee Clip? What is a Jubilee Clip? A brief guide to Jubilee Hose Clips, everything you need to know about Jubilee Clips including; what they are and how they work. Read the guide → What Are the Main Causes of Hydraulic Hoses Bursting? What Are the Main Causes of Hydraulic Hoses Bursting? When a hydraulic hose burst occurs there are many different solutions that can be undertaken depending on the cause of the burst. Read the guide → What is a Hose Clamp and How Does it Work? What is a Hose Clamp and How Does it Work? Have questions about Hose Clamps? Read this post to learn exactly what hose clamps do, how they work, and the alternative options available. Read the guide → The Typical Signs of a Damaged Hose and the Best Ways to Spot Them The Typical Signs of a Damaged Hose and the Best Ways to Spot Them Hose maintenace is essential if you want your hose to last. Read this post to find out the typical signs of a damaged hose. Read the guide → Hose Care and Hose Problems: How to Look After Your Hose Hose Care and Hose Problems: How to Look After Your Hose Covering the most common problems amongst industry hoses, with information on how they occur and solutions on how they can be fixed. Read the guide → The Best Liquid Transfer Hoses The Best Liquid Transfer Hoses Need a hose for transferring fluid, but unsure which is right for your specific needs? Read the post to find out which hose is... Read the guide →