7.
Will the Hose Contact
Petroleum Products
?
When petroleum products such as oil and
diesel leak, they can quickly deteriorate hose
surfaces and cause the hoses to fail if they do
not have petroleum-resistant covers.
Gasoline has less effect on hose covers,
because it will quickly evaporate from the
surface unless it stays in direct contact. Diesel
and oil don’t evaporate as quickly and are
absorbed into hose exteriors.
Hydraulic or diesel fuel leaks can decrease
the life spans and functions of hoses that are
used to carry pesticide and fertilizer products.
For these reasons, consider repairing leaks,
shielding hoses from them, and even rerouting
hoses to avoid contact with petroleum products.
Repairing fuel or hydraulic return lines with
hoses not designed for use with petroleum
products can lead to serious equipment failures.
Don’t repair low-pressure fuel return lines with
hoses designed to be used in sprayer systems —
the materials may be incompatible.
Prevent petroleum
products from getting on
hoses — either by leaks
or dripping. Petroleum
products can degrade
any hose cover.
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