Frequently Asked Questions
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Each Flexibore , Petroline and Waterlord hose is hydrostatically tested prior to despatch. Our standard test pressure is 1500kPa but we can test to higher pressure if required. We also carry out pressure testing for fire hose as required. We have an accredited hydrostatic testing facility and can test up to 7400kPa pressure. |
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All hose is covered by a full warranty for materials and workmanship. The various types of hose carry different terms.
Waterlord - 10 year pro rata
Flexibore - 5 year pro rata
Petroline - 5 year pro rata
Fire hose - 5 year pro rata
The warranty does not cover indirect costs unless agreed to prior. |
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There are 3 typical methods for installing Flexibore.
1. Vehicle assisted
2. Crane assisted
3. Hand assisted
Depending on the bore depth, pump weight and access space, a decision must be made on which installation method will be used. See the installation instructions |
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Flexibore couplings are designed to be fitted onto the hose during installation. The hose is pushed onto the couling tail and 2 sets of clamps are securely fastened around the tail using an Allen key. |
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No. As long as the total weight of the pump and cable falls within the safety margin of the ultimate tensile strength, then no safety cable is required.
You can see more information on the Flexibore Safety Cable recommendations.
If the total weight is higher than the recommended max tensile load, please contact us to confirm safety cable usage.
Note that if you want to use a safety cable, this is allowed yet we recommend that the Flexibore hose takes the load of the pump and cable. In other words the pump must hang on the hose and not the cable. |
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We have a large warehouse in which we attempt to carry a comprehensive range of stock of all hose that we manufacture. However if we do not have stock, we will advise an accurate lead time. |
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We fit a wide range of couplings to our hose. The main ones include Bauer, Storz, Camlocks and flanges. We also fit the full range of fire hose couplings plus many industrial types too. |
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Around Melbourne
Crusader Hose services all Melbourne metropolitan areas. We are located in Baysawter, Victoria and we service all major cities of Australia.
In Australia
All the states as well as the major cities and rural centres. These include Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, rural Tasmania, rural Victoria, Western Australia (WA), South Australia (SA), New South Wales (NSW) country Queensland etc
Around the world
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Thailand, Russia are where our major customers are located. We also supply to numerous other export markets. |
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We supply a range of layflat hose to the mining, oil and gas industries as well as the logistics, manufacturing, agriculture, fire brigades and utilities sectors. We are a supplier to the ADF, Shell, CocaCola, Yarra Valley Water, CFA, NSW Fire Brigade and the SA Fire Service. |
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Crusader Hose have had an independent NATA approved laboratory carry out tensile tests on the full range of Flexibore hose. The figures obtained from these tests to destruction are included on our specification sheet for Flexibore hose. A copy of this test report is available upon request. |
Our friendly staff will guide you in selecting the most appropriate layflat hose for your individual needs. Please use the contact us form or call our head office on (03) 9720 1100.
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