FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) with answers. If you do not find your answer here please go to our "Contact Us" page and contact us about your question.

• What year was Federal Hose established?

  Federal Hose was established in 1921

• Where is Federal Hose Located?

  Federal Hose is located in the Midwest in Painesville, Ohio an eastern suburb of Cleveland, Ohio

  Federal Hose
  25 Florence Ave.
  Painesville, OH 44094

• How are Federals metal hoses measured?

  All of our hoses are measured in the relaxed position, that is midway between fully extended and fully compressed.  This provides 10% greater product yield over competative products which are measured in the fully extended position.

• What steels are available with Federals metal hose

  We have three types of stainless steel standardly available, 304SS, 321SS, and 409SS.  We also have coated carbon steels available, aluminized and galvanized.

• Can silicone hoses be used with oil or gas?

  Absolutely no.  The molecular structure of the silicone rubber will allow petrochemicals to migrate through and slowly deteriorate the hose causing failure,

• What hoses offer the best corrosion resistance?

  The best would be 304 stainless steel, better would be 409 stainless, followed by the coated carbon steels with galvanized being at the low end of corrosion resistance.

• What are your payment terms?

  Visa or Mastercard is required.