The previous section has introduced a reason for “leakage and falling off” due to the hardening of hoses (especially PVC hoses). Therefore, customers who use bamboo joints and tighten them with hose clamps must re-tighten the hose clamps regularly.
This section mainly introduces the situation where this phenomenon is caused by improper selection of joint size.
When using a hose with an inner diameter of 3/4 for piping or selecting a hose. Although it is also a 3/4 size connector, the same manufacturer also has multiple sizes.
For example, have you ever purchased a connector and found that the connector was too large to insert, but you forced the hose into it. Or maybe the connector is too small and cannot engage with the hose after insertion? To avoid this, be sure to measure with a vernier caliper before inserting.
If the size of the joint is too large, even if it can be used in the initial stage, the hose will be forced to stretch, which will accelerate its own deterioration. Therefore, “leakage and falling off” will occur soon. In addition, if the size of the joint is too small, “leakage and falling off” will occur faster. The relationship between hoses and joints is very delicate, so please pay attention to it.
The method of inserting the hose into the bamboo joint and tightening it with a hose clamp is generally troublesome and cannot achieve 100% effect. That’s why Orientflex offers you special connectors. This will avoid a lot of trouble.