Good maintenance
results in longer life and safe working environment. Given
below are few tips:
Never exceed
pressure rating of a hose.
Never allow
excessive pressure spikes or surges above a hose's maximum
rated working pressure.
Never run over hose
with equipment or vehicles such as forklifts.
Do not pull a hose
by its coupling, It can lead to a dangerous failure.
Never lift a heavy,
large-diameter hose by the middle with ends hanging down.
This can damaged the hose's internal reinforcement .
Support large-dia
hoses, every 10 feet (approx.) with slings or rope saddles.
Where hose is
exposed to excessive wear in one spot, add an extra
protective cover, such as nylon sleeve, or a pad.
Any hose that has
been mishandled, must be re-inspected and should pass a
pressure test before it's re-installation.
All hoses should be
visually inspected and pressure tested regularly. This is
specially important for hoses in critical applications, such
as acid/chemical, steam and petroleum.
Check for coupling
seepage and coupling slippage frequently.