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Hose choices abound in the world of specialty gasses, which can make it hard to select the best option. With that in mind, here’s a quick primer on things to consider when choosing a hose that will best suit your needs and perform reliably over time. (Related: Flexible Hoses Part 1: Understanding the Basics)

Tube fittings probably aren’t something you think about every day, at least, not until something breaks. And when that something breaks, you want to be certain you have the replacements on-hand that can do the job.

A vast majority of problems with DOT-4L liquid cylinders are directly related to customer tampering with the set screws on economizers and pressure-building regulators. Customer tampering isn’t necessarily done with malicious intent, it’s often a misunderstanding of how the pressure regulator works or an attempt to self-diagnose a potential issue.

As we previously covered in Flexible Hoses Part 1: Understanding the Basics, it’s easy to order the wrong hose. There are a lot of factors that come into play when choosing a flexible hose for cryogenic or compressed gas applications, and it’s not uncommon for customers to get bleary-eyed when diving into the specifics of hose terminology.

How well do you know your flexible hoses? Do the terms ‘permeation,’ ‘post-sintered’ or ‘bend radius’ have meaning or do they seem more like unintelligible industry jargon? If it’s the latter, you’re not alone! Bottom line, it’s easy to order the wrong hose.

Designed specifically to prevent leaking in cryogenic applications, the Worcester C44 Series Ball Valve is highly preferred by technicians in the field for a number of reasons: