Guides

When ordering your hoses you want to ensure that you get the right size clips/joiners for the application. We have implemented a feature to make this a lot easier for you. Simply add your item to the basket and the site will suggest the suitable sizes for you, no manual research required!

Need a length and can't see it listed? We offer hoses in any length you require (up the maximum coil length). Follow the simple steps in our guide.

In some situations you may find yourself needing to cut down a silicone hose. When doing this you need to ensure that this is done the correct way to make sure you don't compromise the efficiency of the hose by damaging it.

We may not sell the exact size you need, but follow our guide to show how you can do this at home, it is really simple, inexpensive and you only need a few tools!

Most manufacturers will recommend having your hoses replaced once every four years. Obviously this time period can be increase/decreased depending on different factors such as mileage, weather condition, etc.. A Car that is used and driven a lot more than a car that isn't, will need the hoses replacing much sooner.

One of the things we find gets asked often is can your silicone hoses for used for fuel? The simple answer is no, standard silicone hoses are porous and therefore not suitable for oil or fuel. We do supply a range of fluorolined silicone hoses, which are made for the sole purpose of preventing fuel and oil penetrating the wall of the hose

One of the biggest questions, when people consider upgrading a vehicles standard rubber hoses, is will it really make a difference. Considering what the benefits and drawbacks are for both options can make you better informed as to whether you should upgrade.

How to find the correct size hose clips & t bolt clamps for your Rubber Servo Auto Brake Hose BSAU110/5

Struggling to work out what size clips and clamps fit your hoses? simply find the internal diameter you require, choose either a Jubilee style hose clip or heavy duty t bolt clamp and click on the link.

This hose clip guide applies to all Rubber Servo Auto Brake Hose.

Knowing the limits of your hoses is key when purchasing silicone hoses and pipes. Running a hose that can't handle the pressure runs massive risks of the hose blowing off and that is the last thing anybody wants. Using our table will help you gage what you pressures you are running and what is best suited for your needs.

Looking for the perfect hose clips for our Rubber Radiator Coolant Hose? your in luck simply find the internal diameter you require, choose either a Jubilee style hose clip or heavy duty t bolt clamp and click on the link.

This hose clip guide applies to all Rubber Radiator Hoses.

We've taken the hassle out of trying to work out what size clips and clamps fit your hoses, simply find the internal diameter you require, choose either a Jubilee style hose clip or heavy duty t bolt clamp and click on the link.

This hose clip guide applies to all Silicone Hoses, except our wire reinforced hoses and vacuum hoses. (a separate guide is available for each)

Millimeters (mm) and inches (in) are members of the International System of Units (SI) and Imperial / US customary systems, respectively. Although they are not very similar to each other in size, an inch containing approximately twenty-five millimeters, they are frequently used in similar applications. This is especially true of the silicone hose industry.