What size is forestry hose?

Forestry / Wildland Hose Forestry hoses are available in white and yellow in 5/8″, 1″ and 1 1/2″ inside diameters. The standard length is 50 and 100 feet. It is a misconception that forestry hose or wildland fire hose is extremely durable.

What is a fire hose clamp?

Used to effectively shut off the flow of water when adding, removing or replacing hose sections, changing nozzles, etc.

What is wildland hose made of?

Modern hoses are all composites. Most have a woven structural core or outer, with a rubber jacket or a rubber inner. They have different designs for different situations and activities.

What is a percolating hose?

Percolating hose Percolating hose is used mainly to fight forest fires. The seepage of water through the hose protects the hose against damage by glowing embers falling onto it or the hose being laid on hot ground. Non-percolating hose In fire services, non-percolating hoses are generally used for delivering water.

How do I choose a hose clamp?

All our clamps give a smallest and largest diameter they fit to, and ideally you should choose the clamp where your diameter is in the middle of this range. If you are choosing between two sizes, choose the smaller clamp as it will compress the hose once put in place.

Why are jubilee clips so called?

The company was founded in 1921 by Commander Lumley Robinson after he patented the worm drive hose clip, which he named ‘Jubilee Clip’; although we don’t know where he got the name from. Jubilee® remains a registered trademark and is known throughout the world.

Which hose is mainly used for forestry fires?

Forestry hose comes in 1.0 in (25 mm) and 1.5 in (38 mm) nominal inside diameters and is designed to operate at pressures up to about 450 psi (3,105 kPa). The standard length is 100 ft (30.6 m). Booster hose is a rubber-covered, thick-walled, flexible hose used to fight small fires.