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Different types of hose fittings

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Hose fittings are couplings that are normally used to secure and attach hoses to pressurized air and water outlets. They are highly versatile and are used for many purposes such as commercial, domestic and industrial purposes. Furthermore, the media that is passed through them can be solid including flour and sugar, it could be liquid including hydraulic oils and chemicals, or it could be gas including compressed air. Hose fittings have many different names such as hose connectors, hose adapters, tap connectors, hose couplings , pipe connectors, and joiners. Hose fittings are an essential element of the plumbing system. Even though hoses are quite important, many people still do not know the difference between hoses and pipes and mix them up. However, hoses are quite flexible as well as portable compared to pipes and tubes. Hoses also have integral connectors and fitting ends that are normally attached already and do not need to be attached manually. Moreover, hoses are made up of d