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0701
Intro to FF Hose, Nozzles, and Fittings
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09/05/2007

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Term
The use of double jacket hose allows what?
Definition
higher working pressure
Term
The Jackets of the hose are made of what?
Definition
High grade cotton cords or combo of dacron and hogh grade cotton.
Term
The cords of the jacket running around the hose are called?
Definition
the WOOF
Term
The cords of the hose running lengthwise are called ?
Definition
the WARP
Term
purpose of the WOOF cords is what?
Definition
confine the forces tending to expand the hose, when pressure is applied?
Term
Purpose of the WARP cords?
Definition
hold the WOOF cords in place and control the elongation of the hose
Term
When dacron is used in combonation w/cotton what cords are made up of dacron?
Definition
WOOF cords
Term
How is LAFD hose marked that is costructed to the departments specification?
Definition
2 black, 4 white,2 red, 4 white,2 black, adjacent warp cords
Term
What are the 3 types of fire hose?
Definition
100% polyester single or double jacketed, rubber lined( standard for department)
3/4" garden hose
Single jacketed, synthetic rubber, impregnated with synthetic fiber
Term
100% polyester is _______ proof?
Definition
Mildew
Term
Why must hose be repositioned on apparatus?
Definition
to prevent cracking and checking of rubber liner at sharp bends
Term
If hose has been used with salt water or any additives what must you do?
Definition
flush thoroughly inside and out with fresh water before it can be allowed to dry
Term
How do you clean dirty fire hose?
Definition
with clear, cold water
Term
Heavy soiled hose may be washed with what % liquid soap?
Definition
5-10% solution liquid soap
Term
Who must be contacted if can not clean hose with clear water or soulution?
Definition
S&M division, Equipment engineering officer
Term
Who is allowed to repair hose?
Definition
S&M division
Term
How is damaged hose forwarded to S&M division?
Definition
clan, dry, rolled, and tied in 2 places
Term
When do test new and repaired hose?
Definition
ASAP
Term
What hose is tested at 400psi?
Definition
1 inch double jacketed hose
Term
What hose is tewsted at 300psi?
Definition
all other rubber lined single and double jacketed hose, bypasses, and soft suctions.
Term
How long is the duration of the hose tests?
Definition
5 minutes
Term
The 2 types of basic nozzles are what?
Definition
straight stream and spray
Term
How much hose can you test at a time?
Definition
no more than 300' per line
Term
How many outlets does the bresnine distributer have?
Definition
9
Term
How much gpms is the bresnine capable of flowing?
Definition
600-800 gpms
Term
Handlines are capable of flowing how many gpms?
Definition
325 gpms and less are considered handlines
Term
More than ______gpms is considered a Master stream?
Definition
350gpm
Term
Define a complete nozzle?
Definition
a shut off combined w/ a removable tip, both ends of shut off have hose threads, one male and one female
Term
Straight streams do what to fire streams?
Definition
increase velocity, give shape and continuity to fire streams
Term
Straight streams are preferred for what ?
Definition
penetration, deep seated fires, quick knock down, and long distances
Term
When a handline is used with a straight stream nozzle what size is generally used?
Definition
2 1/2" shut off and a 1 1/4" tip
Term
Type of nozzle used on electrical fires?
Definition
Spray nozzle, finely divided drops of water offer a greater resistance to the flow of electricity.
Term
What type of nozzle uses less water with same type of effectiveness?
Definition
spray nozzles, water is applied in the form of a spray.
Term
What nozzles have less nozzle reaction?
Definition
Spray nozzles
Term
What are some disadvantages of spray streams?
Definition
loss of water through evaporation, dissapation by wind, inability to span great distances. and loss of striking power and penetration
Term
How are LAFD fittings identified?
Definition
female first than male, direction of water flow i.e.- 2 1/2" TO 1 1/2" reducer. or 4" BY 2 1/2" dbl female
Term
What are adapters used for?
Definition
when changing from one type of thread to another
Term
What thread types does the LAFD use?
Definition
NST and PCT- national standard thread and pacific coast thread
Term
How are PCT adapters identified?
Definition
with YELLOW paint
Term
The 4" hose suctions come in what lengths?
Definition
12' and 25' for suction.
Term
The 4" hose also comes in lengths of __________? Shorter then this length it is called a _________?
Definition
50 ft.
bypass
Term
3" hose comes in what lengths and is used for _________?
Definition
100ft.(2 1/2" couplings)
ladderpipes
Term
2 1/2" hose comes in lengths of 50ft for __________ or _________?
Definition
supply
firefighting
Term
What are the lengths of 2" hose and where is it used?
Definition
50ft. for highrise hose packs
(1 1/2' couplings)
Term
The 1 3/4' hose has what size couplings?
Definition
1 1/2'
Term
Where do you use 3/4 in hose?
Definition
Hose reels and garden hoses.
Term
What are the hose sizes used by the LAFD?
Definition
4", 3", 2 1/2", 2", 1 3/4", 1 1/2", 1", and 3/4"
Term
The minimum required working and burst pressure for 1in, 1 1/2in, and 2 1/2in dacron and cotton jacket hose is ______ and _________?
Definition
600
900
Term
This department has an agreement with the C.A.O. for a _________ replacement of all hose.
Definition
5 yr.
Term
Fabric-jacketed hose shall be removed from the apparatus and replaced with clean dry hose at least each _____ ?
Definition
3 calendar months
Term
Firefighting and handlines will be shall be shanged within ______ when damp or dirty?
Definition
24 hrs.
Term
Fabric jacketed supply lines (2 1/2') shall be changed ________ when damp or dirty?
Definition
weekly or more frequently
Term
How many hose beds should be changed at a time?
Definition
One bed of hose will be changed at a time.
Term
Do small burns on the outer jacket constitute damaged hose?
Definition
NO
Term
What shall be done to hose prior to forwarding for repair?
Definition
mark damaged area by wrapping the hose with black tape.
Term
How is hose rolled for forwarding for repair? What do you attach?
Definition
Rolled with female coupling forming the core, unless the female coupling needs repair.
Attach a F-175
Term
When is all hose tested?
Definition
Annually
Term
What is the pneumonic used to test hose
Definition
300 ft. hose to
300 PSI at
300 seconds (5min)
Term
What is the difference between a bypass and a soft suction?
Definition
A bypass will have 1 male and 1 female coupling. A soft suction will have 2 females
Term
When are gaskets checked?
Definition
each time a connection is made
Term
To lubricate swivels use ____? Use of OIL is prohibited!
Definition
graphite
Term
When rolling 4" and 2 1/2" hose for storage it should be rolled with the _______ forming the core?
Definition
FEMALE
Term
When rolling 2", 1 3/4", 1 1/2", and 1" hose for storage it should be rolled with the ______ forming the core.
Definition
Male
Term
What is the GPM for a Master Stream?
Definition
Spray- 100 Straight- 80
Term
Handheld GPM is
Definition
Straight- 50 spray- 75
Term
The 1in complete spray nozzle has a GPM of
Definition
10-40
10-20
Term
How much GPM for the 1 1/2" complete spray nozzle (red)
Definition
125
Term
How much GPM for the 1 1/2' complete spray nozzle (yellow)
Definition
250
Term
How much GPM for the 2 1/2 complete smooth bore nozzle with 1 1/4 tip?
Definition
325
Term
How much GPM for the 2 1/2 Bresnine resonator?
Definition
6-800
Term
What is the size of a shut off for a typical straight stream nozzle?
Definition
2 1/2"
Term
When applying water what stream provides a greater cooling affect?
Definition
spray
Term
If properly used, spray nozzles will control ____________ fires?
Definition
flammable liquid
Term
What are the components of a complete spray nozzle?
Definition
shut-off butt and a removable spray tip
Term
Used to connect a garden hose to threadless faucets, damaged bibs or small mozzle tips.
Definition
Mast-R-Adapter
Term
On a double female what is important to note about the threads?
Definition
Can be the same or different sizes
Term
Used to connect a larger male coupling to a smaller female coupling.
Definition
reducer
Term
Used to merge two lines into one line.
Definition
Siamese
Term
The LAFD currently uses what size siamese?
Definition
2 1/2"
Term
Used to protect female threads and protect appliances or fittings.
Definition
plugs
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