Hose Testing

Question 1

How long should hose testing be

Answer 1

Five minutes

Question 2

How often should hose be tested

Answer 2

Annually in the first quarter
Repaired hose before being placed in the service
New hose

Question 3

Total hose length of any hose line being tested shall not exceed

Answer 3

300 feet

Question 4

Increase the pressure in the host test layout to ____ psi and check for leaks

Answer 4

50

Question 5

All hose shall be tested at_____psi

Answer 5

250

Question 6

Hard suction hose should be tested

Answer 6

Annually

Question 7

Hard suction should develop ___ in Hg

Answer 7

22

Question 8

A vacuum should be held for ____ minutes

Answer 8

10

Question 9

Annual hose service test shall be documented on form

Answer 9

315

Question 10

Personnel involved and host test should wear the following PPE

Answer 10

Helmet and gloves

Question 11

Personnel shall stand clear at least _____ft when testing

Answer 11

15

Question 12

The engineer shall remain at the at all __________ times during the test to close _______ in case of rupture

Answer 12

Panel

Valves