If a hose fails the pressure test, what should be done?

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If a hose fails the pressure test, what should be done?

When a hose fails a pressure test, its structural integrity is compromised and it cannot be trusted to perform safely under pressure. Repairing or patching it might not restore full strength, and even after re-testing a damaged hose can fail again. Keeping it in service with a tag or returning it to service after patching creates a real risk of sudden failure during use. The safest and most appropriate action is to mark the hose as out of service and destroy it immediately so it cannot be reused, ensuring only safe, capable hoses remain in operation.

When a hose fails a pressure test, its structural integrity is compromised and it cannot be trusted to perform safely under pressure. Repairing or patching it might not restore full strength, and even after re-testing a damaged hose can fail again. Keeping it in service with a tag or returning it to service after patching creates a real risk of sudden failure during use. The safest and most appropriate action is to mark the hose as out of service and destroy it immediately so it cannot be reused, ensuring only safe, capable hoses remain in operation.

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