New 2 1/2 Fire Hose Amd Nozzle Flashcards
What is the new 2 1/2 inch fire hose chosen for all frontline and ready reserve engines?
The Key Hose Big–10 fire hose.
What is the friction loss of the new 2 1/2 inch fire hose used for blitz lines?
The friction loss coefficient will remain 2
What is the new nozzle chosen for the 2 1/2 inch blitz lines on all apparatus?
Two Akron Brass smooth bore nozzles will be issued with a single 1 3/16 inch smooth bore tip orphis. The mini stream of shaper is not a part of the nozzle set up for the 2 1/2 inch hose bundle.
Why is the mini stream shaper not used on the 2 1/2 inch hose bundle and Akron 1 3/16 inch smooth bore?
The mini shaper is not utilized to prevent the loss of water due to trash or debris clogging the shaper as a result of building systems not being properly flushed.
What is the flow rate of the new Akron 1 3/16 inch smooth bore nozzle?
The flow rate is 296 GPM and has a reach of around 75 feet at break over.
