Abstract: Provided is a co-axial hydraulic hose assembly having a co-axial hose coupling releasably joining an inner hose and an outer hose of the assembly in a fluidly sealed engagement. The coupling construction comprises an end seal nut that securely fixes each end of the inner hose to each respective end of the outer hose, but which may be removed so that the inner hose may be removed if it has ruptured. Thus, a ruptured inner hose may be removed and replaced with a new inner hose inside of the original outer hose, and then the end seal nut is replaced at each end of the hose assembly to secure the two hoses releasably together in a fluidly sealed engagement, thereby allowing for continued use of the repaired co-axial hose.

Abstract: A hydraulic safety hose with fluid removal conduit is disclosed which protects the operator from injury due to hose rupture as well as preventing environmental damage by containing the flow of escaping hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic hose comprises inner and outer pressure hoses with an annular passageway defined therebetween to receive hydraulic fluid in the event of rupture of the inner hose. A conduit including a shut-off valve fluidly communicates with the annular fluid passageway and extends outwardly and away from the inner and outer hoses so as to drain fluid from the annular passageway to a suitable remote reservoir in the event of rupture of the inner hose. The valve may be closed, as desired, to prevent fluid flow through the conduit and allow for continued emergency use of the safety hose.