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Control valves are as central to any hose set-up as the hoses themselves. Whether we’re talking about watering suburban backyards or supplying a town’s fire department, you simply need quality valves you can really depend on. Let us give you a general overview and teach you how to select a type that fits just right. […] read more →

Posted on: July 24, 2022

Control valves are essential tools to regulate the flow of water or any other fluids. Because there are many different types of valves out there, choosing the right type requires that you consider the way in which the valve will be used. Some valves, for example, are better than others when it comes to straight […] read more →

Posted on: July 21, 2022

When people think of plumbing, they think of the basement getting flooded or the kitchen sink growing a leak. But everyday plumbing is more than that, especially when it comes to preventive measures. For example, have you ever heard of testing your water pressure? In case you haven’t –– as is the case with most […] read more →

Posted on: July 12, 2022

Hygiene is a must –– and your hose appliances are no exception. Think about it: you use your hoses to transport and store all kinds of liquids, including water you and your family drink. You can’t afford dirty equipment, and maintaining proper hygiene is easier than you think! Let us give you all the details. […] read more →

Posted on: June 27, 2022

It happens to everyone: you’re standing in front of your kitchen sink, trying to shut off the faucet, but the water simply won’t stop dripping. What do you do? No matter how hard you turn the handle, a slow and steady drip just won’t go away. The answer to your problem can be choosing the […] read more →

Posted on: June 21, 2022

We love saddles, especially if it means horse riding by the water. But not all types of saddles are fun. In this blog post, we tell you about the dangers of using something called “saddle valves” –– a type of valve that you should avoid for the sake of your plumbing system and wallet. And […] read more →

Posted on: June 14, 2022

A hosing system consists of more than just a hose. For example, you need valves to help you adjust the flow of water from a pipe out to the valve and eventually the hose. And then you have your fittings, which are used to connect hoses to other pieces of equipment and also help regulate […] read more →

Posted on: June 8, 2022

With gas prices through the roof, you want to make sure the oil hoses you are using are working as efficiently as possible –– a leak is simply too expensive right now, not to mention dangerous. So where exactly does one find reliable oil and petroleum hoses? If you are in the Southern California area, […] read more →

Posted on: May 31, 2022

There are more hose types than you probably think. For example, did you know there are hoses restaurants and processing plants use for food and beverages? Turns out there are also chemical hoses to work with very special substances that can’t be supported by your regular equipment. Chances are you already know about them if […] read more →

Posted on: May 24, 2022

When people think of hoses, they imagine backyards with lush flowers and pretty bushes. Or, on the other hand, they think of firefighters in inner cities trying to put out a fire. What many people don’t realize is that hoses can sometimes serve other purposes. For example, did you know that some eating and drinking […] read more →

Posted on: May 17, 2022