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Hose Quiz
(CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER)

 

1. If stored properly, what is the normal shelf-life of industrial hose?
A. Three to six months.
B. Indefinite, hose lasts a long time.
C. 10 years from the date of manufacture.
D. Hose has no shelf-life, it must be used immediately.

2. What is Minimum Bend Radius?
A. The smallest radius a hose can be routed in service.
B. The amount of bend between the fitting and the floor.
C. The kinking efficiency of a piece of hose.
D. An industry standard for hose pressure rating.

3. When is a good time to change your dryer hose?
A. When it gets too hot to touch.
B. When changing desiccant. Typically in the spring.
C. At the completion of each mold application.
D. When it becomes clogged with lint.

4. What is "Working Pressure"?
A. The amount of pressure needed to transfer water.
B. The pressure at which bursting occurs in testing.
C. The amount of pressure needed to move a golf ball one foot.
D. The rated pressure of a hose in service.

5. Define S.T.A.M.P. as it refers to hose selection?
A. Situation, Time, Angle, Molding, Pressure
B. Size, Temperature, Application, Media, Pressure
C. Size, Test, Application, Memory, Plastication
D. Simple, Tested, Application, Media, Primer

6. What is the most common cause of hose failure?
A. Abrasion
B. Misuse
C. Exposure to heat
D. Dry rot

7. What is the operating temperature range for PS&E Insulated Dryer Hose?
A. -65 F to +500 F
B. 32 F to 150 F
C. -100 F to 650 F
D. 0 F to +1000 F

8. What is special about Jiffy hose?
A. A special outer coating resists heat degradation.
B. It requires no clamps or tools for connection.
C. The standard operating temperature can exceed 900 F .
D. It lasts forever..

9. What is "Burst Pressure"?
A. An industry standard rating for hose pressure (psi).
B. Trick question, there is no such term related to hose.
C. The pressure needed to burst a new piece of hose in testing.
D. The point at which a balloon will burst if thrown.

10. Why would suction/vacuum hose be made with an embedded ground wire?
A. To dissipate static electricity.
B. To plug into a dryer's ground terminal.
C. To ground the hose and machine for safety purposes.
D. Not sure... good question.