How to prep your hose for the summer heat

As temperatures rise, make sure your equipment is ready to handle the heat. Here are 6 quick summer hose maintenance tips to perform before peak summer operations begin:

Summer Hose Maintenance Tips

Soft Spots and Cracking

Sun exposure and high temps can weaken hose walls — especially in storage.

Corrosion or looseness

Thermal expansion can stress connections. Tighten or replace as needed.

Pressure Ratings

Double-check that your current hoses match the job’s PSI requirements — especially for fluid transfer in hot environments.

Cleaning

Built-up residue or debris can harden or react in hot weather, reducing flow efficiency and risking contamination.

Storage

Coil them in a shaded, dry space to prevent UV damage and dry rot.

Temperature

Ensure your hoses are rated to handle elevated summer temps — especially for steam, chemical, or high-pressure applications.

Need to get your hose up to standard to survive the summer heat? Hart Industries has got you covered! Find our vast selection of maintenance and repair parts here! Need more help? Call us at (800)221-9234 or send us an email: webmaster@hartindustries.net