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We love saddles, especially if it means horse riding by the water. But not all types of saddles are fun. In this blog post, we tell you about the dangers of using something called “saddle valves” –– a type of valve that you should avoid for the sake of your plumbing system and wallet. And […] read more →

Posted on: June 14, 2022

A hosing system consists of more than just a hose. For example, you need valves to help you adjust the flow of water from a pipe out to the valve and eventually the hose. And then you have your fittings, which are used to connect hoses to other pieces of equipment and also help regulate […] read more →

Posted on: June 8, 2022

With gas prices through the roof, you want to make sure the oil hoses you are using are working as efficiently as possible –– a leak is simply too expensive right now, not to mention dangerous. So where exactly does one find reliable oil and petroleum hoses? If you are in the Southern California area, […] read more →

Posted on: May 31, 2022

There are more hose types than you probably think. For example, did you know there are hoses restaurants and processing plants use for food and beverages? Turns out there are also chemical hoses to work with very special substances that can’t be supported by your regular equipment. Chances are you already know about them if […] read more →

Posted on: May 24, 2022

When people think of hoses, they imagine backyards with lush flowers and pretty bushes. Or, on the other hand, they think of firefighters in inner cities trying to put out a fire. What many people don’t realize is that hoses can sometimes serve other purposes. For example, did you know that some eating and drinking […] read more →

Posted on: May 17, 2022

Valves can be a lifesaver–– literally. A water valve can be used for starting or stopping water flow, as well as for regulating release. Without a functioning valve, you are at risk of back flow and just making a mess everywhere. Picture it: you turn on your kitchen sink and suddenly you can’t turn it […] read more →

Posted on: April 28, 2022

Fittings make the world flow –– literally. A water hose is useless with a connector that can help you redirect water flow or connect the hose to something else. But turns out that fittings are more complicated than what people typically think. Let us tell you a little bit more about them and why ASJ […] read more →

Posted on: April 21, 2022

When people think of hosing equipment, they often make the mistake of thinking all they need is a quality hose. While that is important, what you also need are some good quality hose fittings and gauges to complete your set-up –– and we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about them. What […] read more →

Posted on: April 20, 2022

When a fire break out, time is of the essence. Just ask the acres of forests that have burned in the SoCal area –– if firefighters don’t react fast enough, the consequences can be brutal. Which is why every fire department should have racks and reels to help them access and store their fire hoses. […] read more →

Posted on: March 23, 2022

When people think of a fire fighter’s equipment, they usually think about the hose first. Then maybe they think about the water. One tool that is just as important is the hose fitting, which is unfortunately often overlooked. We bring you up to speed with this blog post so that you know everything you need […] read more →

Posted on: March 17, 2022