Sooner or later, operators who rigorously inspect their jetter hoses will discover a nick or cut that requires a repair. While taking hoses off a job and in for repairs can put a crimp in productivity, finding defects — which are inevitable, given the harsh conditions that hoses endure — is a good thing because it shields users from serious injuries that can result from hose blowouts.Regular inspections are critical because small nicks can quickly become big problems under high pressure. Hoses can even get damaged in places you’d least expect. For example, while in a garage overnight, says Bernie
