What are the three types of hoses?

TYPES OF HOSES

  • Delivery Hose : This is connected to the discharge side of the pump.
  • Suction Hose : These are connected to the suction side of the pump.
  • Hose Reel Hose: These are made of reinforced rubber fitted with a swiveling joint bound over a reel. A squeeze nozzle is provided at one end.

What is the importance of a fire hose?

Standpipe systems and fire hoses deliver essential fire protection backup for a building’s sprinkler system. In case of a fire, tenants and occasionally fire fighters will use the fire hose and accessories stored on site to protect the edifice.

How do you use emergency fire hose?

Using Fire Hose Reels

  1. Turn on the stop valve.
  2. Run out the length of the hose as required.
  3. Turn on the water at the nozzle, direct the stream at base of fire.
  4. Ensure you leave a direct egress path between you and the nearest exit door/ egress route.

What is fire hose material?

Raw materials In the past, cotton was the most common fiber used in fire hoses, but most modern hoses use synthetic fiber like polyester or nylon filament. The synthetic fibers provide additional strength and better resistance to abrasion. The fiber yarns may be dyed various colors, or may be left natural.

What are the fire extinguisher Colours?

Fire extinguishers are available in the following colour codes:

  • Blue (Dry Powder Extinguishers)
  • Black (Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Extinguishers)
  • Cream (Foam Extinguishers)
  • Red (Water Extinguishers)
  • Yellow (Wet Chemical Extinguishers)

What pressure is a fire hose?

The usual working pressure of a firehose can vary between 8 and 20 bar (800 and 2,000 kPa; 116 and 290 psi) while per the NFPA 1961 Fire Hose Standard, its bursting pressure is in excess of 110 bar. (11,000kPa; 1600psi) Hose is one of the basic, essential pieces of fire-fighting equipment.

What is the length of hose reel?

With a standard fully extended length of 36 metres, Exelgard fire hose reels are designed to deliver a minimum of 0.33 litres of water per second when installed to AS 2441.

What is a hose holder called?

A Hose Reel is a cylindrical spindle made of either metal, fiberglass, or plastic and is used for storing a hose. The most common styles of hose reels are spring driven (which is self retracting), hand crank, or motor driven.