Maintaining Your Heated Hose

Proper maintenance for your Heated Hose Company hoses is essential to keeping it clear of debris and preventing it from crystalizing between use.

3 Steps to Improved Sealing of JIC Connections:

  1. Tighten the nut by hand until it bottoms the seats.
  2. Using a marker, draw a line lengthwise on the nut and extend it onto the adapter.
  3. Using a wrench, rotate the nut to tighten. Turn the nut the amount shown on the chart.

  1. Inspect electrical connections and hose joists
  2. Check all T/C and RTD connections and cables
  3. Repair or replace any worn or damaged scuff jacket
  4. Remove scuff and inspect full hose
  5. Recirculate A-side of the spray hose and A-side of the recirculation line when your hose is idle for more than 7 days.
  6. Maintain 500 psi on your hose when shutting down for the day