What are Hose Couplings?
Hose couplings are a connection fitting that is found on the end of a hose. The device makes it possible to connect the hose with another hose, or with some type of machinery or appliance. Usually constructed with brass or steel, a hose coupling may be designed in several basic patterns. Choosing the right hose coupling normally depends on the types of hoses involved as well as their intended use. In many cases, hose couplings are designed to create a seal that is both airtight and watertight. This makes the devices especially helpful when the hoses are used to transport liquids or gases of some type. Some designs use either male or female thread designs, while others are classified as sexless hose couplings. One of the more common types of hose couplings is known as the Storz coupling. This design requires very little effort to connect, as it requires no more than lining up the coupling with the device and locks in place with a simple quarter turn. A Storz hose coupler is often the ch