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These high-performance hoses will frequently
be stamped with the manufacturing date,
manufacturer’s name, working pressure, and
bursting pressure. In some cases, manufacturers
will recommend when to replace hoses.
Using outdated ammonia hoses comes with
tremendous liability issues. In fact, many states
do not allow hoses to be used beyond their
expiration date.
3.
Will the Hose Operate
with
Vacuum Pressure
?
Suction hoses carry material from storage tanks
to the pump. Like any hose, suction hoses must
be made from materials that are compatible with
the product they are transporting.
Unlike the high-pressure hoses described above,
suction hoses use vacuum pressure created by the
Replace all ammonia hoses on or before the specified date.
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