If I have a hose thats rated at 3,000 psi working pressure and has a published burst pressure of 12,000 psi, why can I use it in a 3,500 psi system?
Hose manufacturers give hoses working pressures and burst pressure. These are typically at a 4:1 ratio (not safety factor) to each other. When choosing a hose for a system, select a hose that is rated at or above the maximum pressure that can occur in the system. Often times, these values may be higher than the relief setting.
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