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2. Garden hose - Wikipedia

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   A garden hose in a cartoon from 1916. The alternative term "hosepipe" is a chiefly British, South African, and southern US usage; "hose" or "garden hose" is the predominant term in other English-speaking areas. The term "hose" is also used for other types of flexible, water-carrying tubes such as fire hose used by fire departments.

3. Superabsorbent polymer - Wikipedia

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   A SAP's ability to absorb water depends on the ionic concentration of the aqueous solution. In deionized and distilled water, a SAP may absorb 300 times its weight [4] (from 30 to 60 times its own volume) and can become up to 99.9% liquid, and when put into a 0.9% saline solution the absorbency drops to approximately 50 times its weight ...

4. List of polyurethane applications - Wikipedia

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   Due to the closed-cell nature of rigid polyurethane foams, PUR insulation has minimal water absorption, which coupled with an appropriate cover, makes it a particularly suitable in applications where bacterial growth is a concern. Polyurethane insulation is suitable for insulating pipes with surface temperatures ranging from -196°C to 148°C. [7]

5. Sodium polyacrylate - Wikipedia

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   Super-absorbent polymers (SAP) similar to sodium polyacrylate were developed in the 1960s by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [3] Before the development of these substances, the best water absorbing materials were cellulosic or fiber-based like tissue paper, sponge, cotton, or fluff pulp.

6. Tygon tubing - Wikipedia

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   This material is produced in vacuum sizes and can withstand a full vacuum at room temperature. It is a thermoplastic PVC-based material with plasticizer. [3] Tygon R-1000 Ultra-Soft Tubing is used in general laboratory applications. It is the softest of the Tygon formulations with a durometer hardness of Shore A 40 (ASTM Method D2240-02).

7. Protect Your Home From Water Damage With These 5 Flood ... - AOL

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   Best for Indoor Use: New Pig Original Absorbent Sock (20-Pack) Best for Entryways: Quick Dam QDFG25 Flood Gate. Best for Homes: Quick Dam QDWGWL-2030 Water Force Dam. What to Consider Flood Prevention

8. How Often to Water Mums So They Keep Blooming Through Fall - AOL

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   In the garden, use a watering wand or a drip irrigation system to water each plant at the base. When using a wand and hose, water slowly or in several small increments to allow the water time to ...

9. Metal hose - Wikipedia

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   Corrugated hoses are used as economical, flexible connecting elements that permit movement, thermal expansion and vibrations, and that can be used as filling hoses. The starting material is a seamless or longitudinally welded, thin-walled tube into which corrugations are introduced by mechanical or hydraulic means using special tools ...