The amount of water seeping through a sample hose (unlined) in a special trough in a given time period.

The testing of a sample hose when kinked (bent over itself), tied, and then pressurized.

The bursting of a sample hose when kinked (bent over itself) and tied, then hydrostatic pressure applied.

Automatic engine shut-off feature resulting from loss of oil pressure, water pressure, or vacuum.

A seamless, tubular, woven fabric used as the outer covering of a hose.

To infuse a substance with particles of another substance. In fiber hose, a process in which a dye or chemical is forced into the yarns to mildew treat or coat the jacket for various reasons.

Projection of a substance into another; such as, projection of a stream of fluid or chemical product at high velocity.

The under reading of an instrument (such as a pressure gauge) with increasing values (pressure is going up) and the over reading with decreasing values (pressure is going down).

A synthetic rubber with excellent ozone, weathering, and acid resistance. Widely used in fire hose to retard abrasion.

Indentation on the inside of a hose coupling in which a rubber gasket is installed to provide the seal between the hose jacket, coupling, and expansion ring.