Tasmanian Hose Solutions

Tasmanian Hose Solutions Tasmania's hydraulic hose specialists. Hydraulic hoses made while you wait. Quick couplers, adaptors, fittings and custom hydraulic assemblies. Built to Last.

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23/07/2026

❓ CAN YOU DO? #2

Can you make hoses for Chinese log splitters?

✅ Yes...

But here's what you need to know.

The fittings are often unique Chinese Metric Flat Face and not easily sourced.
If replacements aren't available, we can often reuse your original fittings and build a completely new hose using premium Italian-made Vitillo hose.

Sometimes there is a solution—even when new parts don't exist.

👇 Have you got one of these machines?

21/07/2026

Hydraulic Tips - Episode 5

Ever disconnected an attachment...

Only to find the flat face couplers won't reconnect later?

That's usually residual hydraulic pressure.
As hydraulic oil warms up, it expands.
That tiny pressure build-up is often enough to stop standard flat face couplers from connecting.
Fortunately there's a better solution...

Connect Under Pressure (CUP) couplers.
Watch Episode 5 to see how they work.

20/07/2026

Hydraulic Tips - Episode 4
The humble 1/2" Flat Face Coupler.

It's easily the most common hydraulic coupler in Australia.

You'll find them on everything from skid steers to excavators, tractors and loaders.

So why does one cost nearly twice as much as another?

The answer isn't branding...
It's machining quality, sealing performance, materials and how long they'll keep working under heavy commercial use.

If you're a homeowner or occasional operator, an economy coupler might be all you ever need.

If your machine earns money every day...
Downtime becomes expensive.

16/07/2026

💰 Why is one flat face coupler twice the price of another?

Simple...
Not every machine earns its owner money.

If you're using your tractor around home on weekends, an entry-level coupler might be exactly what you need.

But if your machine pays the bills...
👉 Buy once.
👉 Cry once.

Watch the video to find out why.

👇 What machine are you running?

14/07/2026

Most people measure a flat face coupler the wrong way.

They look at the thread.
❌ Wrong.

They measure the hose size.
❌ Wrong.

The quickest way to identify a hydraulic flat face coupler is to measure the outside diameter of the male face.

In under a minute we'll show you exactly how to identify 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1" flat face couplers.

And in the next episode...
Why does one flat face coupler cost $80 while another costs nearly $200?

09/07/2026

🚨 BEFORE IT FAILS | Episode 3

These hoses didn't burst.

The customer noticed the warning signs and replaced them before they became an expensive breakdown.

Working in a salt spray environment had slowly damaged the outer cover, allowing moisture to attack the steel wire reinforcement hidden underneath.

If you see:
✔ Missing outer rubber
✔ Rusty wire reinforcement
✔ Corrosion around the fittings..your hose may already be telling you it's nearing the end of its life.

👉 Have you ever had a hydraulic hose fail because of corrosion or the environment it worked in?

Tell us what machine it was and where it worked.

Don't wait for the hose to make the decision for you. Replace it while it's still your decision.

07/07/2026

❓ CAN YOU DO? #1

Can you use my existing hydraulic hose to make a new assembly?

The answer is yes... in some situations.
For standard 1-wire and 2-wire hydraulic hoses, we can often fit new ends to your existing hose.

There is one important catch though...

Watch the video to find out.

👇 Have you ever had a hose re-ended?

06/07/2026

🚜 A hydraulic hose rarely fails without warning.
It usually gives you clues.

That's why we're launching Before It Fails.

Episode 1 explains why a $150 hydraulic hose can quickly become a $1,000+ breakdown once you add downtime, mobile call-out fees, hydraulic oil and lost productivity.

👇 What's the worst hydraulic hose failure you've experienced?

24/06/2026

Not all food-grade hose is created equal.

This Vintner Lite hose features a premium EPDM tube designed for beer, wine and cider transfer applications.

Lightweight, crush resistant and capable of handling hot cleaning cycles and CIP chemicals, it's built for demanding brewery, winery and beverage production environments.

A quality hose assembly protects both your product and your process.

23/06/2026

QUICK COUPLER SERIES – Episode 1

What's the difference between an ISO 7241-A quick coupler and a Flat Face ISO 16028 coupler?

Both do the same job, but they're designed for different applications.
ISO 7241-A couplers are common on agricultural, industrial and general hydraulic equipment.

Flat Face ISO 16028 couplers are popular on excavators and attachments where reducing oil loss and keeping contamination out is important.

Knowing which coupler you need can save a lot of frustration, downtime and compatibility issues.

What type are you running on your machine?

Address

1/14 Kennedy Drive
Cambridge, TAS
7018

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61499998115

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