SHIELDS CODE NUMBERS
All Shields Marine Hoses are identified by a 9 digit code number. The first
two digits -- 16 - identify the product as a Shields Hose:
Example:
16-120-0580
16 - Shields Hose
The second three digits identify the type of hose:
Example:
16-120-0580
120 - Bilgeflex
The third three digits identify the size of the hose:
Example:
16-120-0580
058 - 5/8"
The last digit identifies the package
quantity as follows:
Example:
16-120-0580
1
-- 6' or 6 1/4' Length
2
-- 9' Length
3
-- 10' Length
4
-- 12 1/2' Length
5
-- 25' Length
6
-- 50' Length
7
-- 100' Length
8
-- 75' Length
0
-- Standard Bulk Pack
16-120-0580
0-xx -- Special Bulk Length
Example:
0-36 --
3' Length
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