ladder pipe Flashcards

1
Q

extension limit is about…

A

80’

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2
Q

ladder pipe components (five):

A
  1. ladder pipe assembly with in-line 21/2 shut off
  2. 4” gate valve shut off (cluster)
  3. 2 1/2 stream straightener
  4. smooth bore nozzles (1 1/2”, 1 3/4”, 2”)
  5. akron turbo master spray nozzle (350, 500, 750, 1000)
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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

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4
Q

primary uses for ladder pipe:

A

defensive firefighting, mass decon

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