Energy-Efficient Heated Hose

Energy-Efficient Heated Hose FARM HOME Miscellaneous When temperatures drop below zero this new heated hose will keep flowing Simply keep it plugged in all the time û it s thermostatically-controlled and shuts off automatically during warm weather û or plug it in 20 to 30 minutes before you need to use it The difference between the patent-pending ThermoHose and other heated hoses is that the heat element runs through the hose instead of outside according to Larry Cobb VP of sales for K&H Manufacturing LLC It uses less electricity 100 watts and is more efficient inside the hose says Cobb He helped test the hose on his own farm and the company modified the thumb grip to connect the hose so it s easy to use with gloves The heater effectively thawed water up to 27 degrees below zero and the rubber hose stood up to being driven over The hose is 5/8-in double wall and has solid brass couplings Hoses are sold through dealers listed on K&H s website Prices range from $69 for a 20-ft pvc hose and $159 for a rubber hose Hoses also come in 40 and 60-ft lengths All have a 2-year warranty ThermoHose is great for people who have livestock or a pond to top off Or for contractors who need to clean equipment or anyone who wants to wash their car Cobb says It works for anything that needs to be done in cold weather The hose is the company s most recent addition to its line of energy-efficient heated pet beds and kennels stock tank deicers and other equine and animal products Contact: FARM SHOW Followup K&H Manufacturing LLC P O Box 75157 Colorado Springs Colo 80970 ph 719 591-6950; sales@khfmg com; www khmfg com

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