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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the Blue Hose NSF-61 certified?


Yes, all of our hoses are checked for NSF certification and made for drinking water standards.

Who are your customers?


Our customers are cities, counties, utilities, water districts, private water companies, sanitation agencies, and private companies.

Where is this manufactured?


75% is manufactured in USA and Canada and the rest in Europe. Our sales offices are in California which all of our consulting services and customer services personnel are located.

Where are your shipping warehouses?


Illinois: most of our couplings and hoses, Ohio: specialized couplings and fittings, Minnesota: our hose reels are made in Minnesota, USA California: NSF plastic fittings and specialized fittings

What makes you different from other hose providers?


A few things make us different: 1) We keep a lot of hose on inventory 2) We sell hoses in small quantities and will provide custom cuts 3) We can help you plan for a job thru our videos and informational guides 4) Can offer onsite training for you and your crew on certain orders 5) We the most experienced with hose reel trailers and lay-flat hose

What type of hoses do you recommend to customers?


For the past 20 years we have been recommending polyurethane hose. We find that our customers prefer the lightweight hose for their personnel out on the field. But we have access to many different types of hose and realize that one type does not fit all applications.

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