Hose accessories include numerous fittings used as hose components. They are specially-formed to fit hoses at one or both ends and can be disconnected and reused. Available in various sizes most hose fittings are usually measured in millimeters. An important thing to remember is to purchase accessories that will fit on your water hose perfectly.
You get many types of accessories like bibs, washers, grippers, hose threads, hose fixers, shut offs, pistol nozzle, spray nozzle, valves, caps and blast cleaner aids. You will require fittings like adapters, caps compression fittings, couplings, crosses, crimp sockets, elbows, expansion joints, nipples, offsets, plugs, reducers, side outlets, tees and wyes to put them together.
Hose accessories are made from a variety of metals and plastics too. Aluminum offers good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity and resistance to oxidation. Brass provides excellent corrosion resistance, good bearing properties and low magnetic permeability. Bronze is also commonly available. Stainless steel is chemical and corrosion resistant with relatively high pressure ratings. Plastic materials include thermoplastics like nylon and fluoropolymers.
Hose fittings include one or more ports defined by a combination of thread type and gender. Metric thread male, metric thread female, straight thread male and straight thread female hose fittings are available. Male ends are inserted into female ends to establish connections. There are all kinds of water hose accessories that you can find at your local retail store or online.
