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PIPE and HOSE BASICS

Welcome to the science of pipe and hose.

As in any science, a thorough understanding is aided by a solid foundation of clear definitions and basic ways of looking at things.  

This guide is intended to help visitors to PipeandHose.com on two levels:

  1. To help educate and inform the reader in regards to the science of pipe and hose fitting, and
  2. To help clarify the terminology used on this website.

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Now we can all speak a common language.  We hope this helps...