We get a lot of questions from our customers regarding thread type on everything from a fire hose to fire hose fittings and adapters. In the fire protection industry, there are two main thread types – fire hose thread and pipe thread. Fire hose thread (or simply ‘hose thread’) is typically expressed as NST (or NH) thread. It is …
We receive a lot of inquiries from the buyers. A great number of that inquiry begin the same way – “Hello. I’m looking for a fire hose.” My reply is usually, “what’s your application?” People will often say fire hose when they’re actually looking for a mill hose. And you can hardly blame them, as fire hose and …
With the hose lying flat, grasp the hose between the thumbs and forefingers and run the hose through your hands. If you come to a spot where the inside jacket creases or twists while the outside seems to remain flat, then this could be a serious problem and the hose should be returned to the …
Safety Pressure ratio Different countries have to regulate different safety ratios on fire hose pressures. In this catalog 3:1, the safety ratio is the default safety ratio if no additional specification is applied. Namely, bursting pressure is three times service pressure. Tips on Fire Hose When you choose hoses for fire fighting application, water flow …
It depends on clients’ application, for the fire fighting center, the fireman considers more about the easy operation and quick moving, so the PU lined fire hose offers the light weight and could be the best choice. As for some region with chemical, acids, alkalis, oils or gas, the nitrile rubber lined and the rubber …
For the fire hose, we need to understand the below parameters in order to buy the correct new fire hose:The hose type: polyester jacket lined fire hose or the rubber covered fire hose For the lined fire hose, what is the lined material, PVC, Rubber, EPDM or PU The hose diameter: 1.5” 2”,2.5” 3” or …