TB#55 4-inch Supply Hose Flashcards
This single-jacket hose consists of a 100% __________, high tensile reinforced yarn circular-woven in a “_____ configuration” to maximize hose flexibility and to eliminate left hand twist
Synthetic Twill
Polyester is used for “______” yarns and nylon is used for “______” yarns.
Warp Woof
The woven reinforcement is totally encased in a matrix of ozone resistant synthetic nitrile rubber compound using a single “___________ ___ _________” extrusion process in a one-piece construction.
Through the Weave
Hose weight is ___ lbs. per 50’ section.
49
Hose color is “_______ __________” yellow and is totally impregnated throughout the rubber compound making up the liner and cover.
High visibility
Hydrostatic test pressures; burst pressure is (minimum) ___ psi acceptance.
750
Hydrostatic test pressure (minimum) _____ psi service test pressure.
500
Hydrostatic test pressure ___ psi kink
300
Hydrostatic test proof pressure ____ psi.
375
Friction loss per 100’ of 4” hose at 100 psi flowing 500gpm is ____ lbs.
5
Friction loss per 100’ of 4” hose at 100 psi flowing 800 gpm is ____ lbs.
12.4
Friction loss per 100’ of 4” hose at 100 psi flowing 1000 gpm is ____ lbs.
19.1
Friction loss per 100’ of 4” hose at 100 psi flowing 1250 gpm is ____ lbs.
29.5
Friction loss per 100’ of 4” hose at 100 psi flowing 1500 gpm is ____ lbs.
42.3
Friction loss per 100’ of 4” hose at 100 psi flowing 2000 gpm is ____ lbs.
74.5
________ ____________ shall cause all 4” nitrile hose, bypasses and suctions to be tested annually using fire apparatus pumps.
Station Commander
Hose shall also be __________ before being placed on apparatus when new or when returned from shops after being repaired.
Tested
To test, lay out a maximum of ___’ of hose to one pump outlet. Pressurize to ____ psi for __ minutes.
300 300 5
For Annual hose test complete and forward a ______ and make a journal entry.
F-129
Hose that has sustained damage of any sort should be sent to __________ & ____________ as per the instructions for hose needing repair or replacement in _________ ___
Supply Maintenance 3
Hose shall be identified with fire station number and section numbers stamped on the ______ couplings.
Male
Stamp the numbers near a _____ to prevent it from rubbing off
Lug
Upon receipt, the hose shall be stenciled with the station numbers. This number shall be applied lengthwise, with ______ “ stencils, starting ___ inches from both couplings.
1 1/2 6
Hose shall be rolled so that the _________ ____________ shows.
Station Number