105.05 Hose Testing

Question 1

Where should the hose to be tested be connected to discharge outlets on the truck?

Answer 1

opposite side of the pump panel or the rear of the truck

Question 2

What is the max. length of hose to be tested?

Answer 2

300 ft per discharge outlet

Question 3

How should the hose be filled with water?

Answer 3

pump pressure at engine idle, and bleed off air

Question 4

How should the water temp. be kept cool during hose testing? (to avoid pump damage)

Answer 4

flow water through a slightly opened red line nozzle or non-dedicated discharge drain valve

Question 5

How long should hose be tested at the desired pressure?

Answer 5

5 minutes

Question 6

What in the test pressure for 1 1/2, 1 3/4, 2 1/2, and 4 jacketed hose?

Answer 6

300 PSI

Question 7

What is the test pressure for 4 rubber hose?

Answer 7

200 PSI

Question 8

Where will hose that is tested have the section numbers recorded?

Answer 8

Fire House Records

Question 9

If any hose is found to be damaged, the hose section needs to be tagged. The repair tag must list the _____ and ______.

Answer 9

problem location