What is a rubber hose?
Rubber hoses have many uses at home, in vehicles and industry. The simplest, rubber hose is a flexible tube used to move and release liquids or gases. Rubber hoses come in different sizes and make -up. The best hose for the job will depend on what the hose is made of and its strength and size. Rubber hoses require couplings or other side dishes, which are usually made of metal or plastic that connect to machines, equipment, cap or other hoses.
The rubber hose will be made of natural latex (rubber) or synthetic rubber. For similar applications, hoses from other materials such as plastic, vinyl, silicone or other specialized materials can be used. Natural rubber has several advantages as a material for hoses and tubing. It has excellent elasticity, lasts high temperatures and pressures, can be translucent or come in different light colors and requires less energy than many synthetic materials.
rubber hoses are in manyIndustrial sectors are necessary and maintain our vehicles, houses, restaurants, petrol stations, hospitals and many other places that run smoothly. Probably the most famous type of rubber hose is a fire hose, which is usually lined with natural rubber. Other examples of industries that depend on rubber hoses are the chemical industry, the food industry, oil and mining and medicine. In our homes in our kitchen and bathroom accessories and appliances we have hoses in our homes and we usually use hoses outside when watering and cleaning works. Rubber hoses are also important parts of car and other vehicles.
Most consumers buy rubber hoses when they need to replace a leaking or broken hose for a device, accessory or vehicle that already own or for irrigation of the yard and performing outside the work. Rubber hoses used for this purpose are called garden hoses. These rang hoses from heavy to light service.There are also SOAKER or Sprinkler hoses designed specifically for garden irrigation.
All rubber hoses are susceptible to breaking that occurs when the hose entangles or folds on top of each other when it passes through the liquid. Proper care for rubber hoses helps to avoid breaking. Always close the liquid at the source when you finish with the hose and, if possible, avoid extreme temperatures. For garden hoses, the heavier hoses may be more compulsory resistant to the break and connecting the collar specially designed for this purpose to the hose in the pin can help, as well as after use will be rolling the hose.