ladder pipe Flashcards
1
Q
extension limit is about…
A
80’
2
Q
ladder pipe components (five):
A
- ladder pipe assembly with in-line 21/2 shut off
- 4” gate valve shut off (cluster)
- 2 1/2 stream straightener
- smooth bore nozzles (1 1/2”, 1 3/4”, 2”)
- akron turbo master spray nozzle (350, 500, 750, 1000)
3
Q
tip:
1 1/2 - gpm - psi
1 3/4 - gpm - psi
2” - gpm - psi
A
1 1/2 - 600 gpm, 150 psi
1 3/4 - 800 gpm (standard/most commonly used) - 170 psi
2” - 1000 gpm - 190 psi
4
Q
primary uses for ladder pipe:
A
defensive firefighting, mass decon