Hoses are used to move materials such as air, water, gasoline, and chemicals from one place to another for tasks such as watering plants, powering pneumatic equipment, venting fumes, vacuuming dust, transferring liquids and bulk materials to storage containers, and pumping water. The material the hose is made from and any features added to the hose, such as reinforcement, determine the applications the hose is best suited for. Bulk hoses can be cut to a desired length, and then compatible fittings can be installed on the ends of the hoses to allow them to connect to tools and equipment. Hose assemblies come with fittings already installed on the ends of the hoses for quick connection to tools and equipment.