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What is the hose connector called?

What is the hose connector called?

The thread standard for garden hose connectors in the United States, its territories, and Canada is known colloquially as “garden hose thread” (GHT), but its official designation is NH (NH stands for “National Hose”; 3⁄4-11.5NH is for full form threads as produced by cutting material such as the brass spigot outlet or …

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What does OSHA say about safety chains on hoses?

OSHA29 CFR 1926.603 paragraph (a) (10): Safety chains, or equivalent means, shall be provided for each hose connection to prevent the line from thrashing around in case the coupling becomes disconnected.

What should I look for in a hose reel?

Inspect the feeder hose that connects the hose reel to the faucet spigot. Make sure it is in good condition, without kinks or cracks. If the feeder hose uses female couplings, inspect the couplings to make sure they include rubber or vinyl washers that are in good shape.

When to use a hose safety check valve?

Osha Section 1926.302 (b). (7) All hoses exceeding ½-inch inside diameter shall have a safety device at the source of supply or branch line to reduce pressure in case of hose failure. Hose Safety Check Valves are designed to cut off the air-flow on a pneumatic hose line if a surge in flow is detected which would indicate a hose or coupling failure.

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OSHA29 CFR 1926.603 paragraph (a) (10): Safety chains, or equivalent means, shall be provided for each hose connection to prevent the line from thrashing around in case the coupling becomes disconnected.

Inspect the feeder hose that connects the hose reel to the faucet spigot. Make sure it is in good condition, without kinks or cracks. If the feeder hose uses female couplings, inspect the couplings to make sure they include rubber or vinyl washers that are in good shape.

Osha Section 1926.302 (b). (7) All hoses exceeding ½-inch inside diameter shall have a safety device at the source of supply or branch line to reduce pressure in case of hose failure. Hose Safety Check Valves are designed to cut off the air-flow on a pneumatic hose line if a surge in flow is detected which would indicate a hose or coupling failure.

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