Hh 002 Hose

Front 1

5 requirements of good hose

Back 1

1) Resist bursts, leaks, chemical damage or kinking around corners

2) Not stretch or expand excessively (5% length 10% diameter max)

3) Light and easy to handle and make up wet or dry

4) Smooth internal surface to minimise frictional loss

5) Withstand pressure changes and shock

Front 2

Four diameters of layflat hose used in LFB

Back 2

1) 45mm

2) 70mm

3) 90mm

4) 150mm

Front 3

5 characteristics of 45mm hose

Back 3

1) 4 lengths on each appliance

2) Red

3) 23m

4) 9kg

5) 15 bar max pressure

Front 4

4 characteristics of 90mm hose

Back 4

1) 4km carried on hose laying unit

2) Yellow

3) Storz couplings

4) Max pressure 15 bar

Front 5

4 characteristics of 150mm hose

Back 5

1) Yellow

2) Carried on the high volume pump

3) Lengths of 50m, 10m and 5m

4) Storz couplings

Front 6

5 characteristics of hose reel hose

Back 6

1) 18m long

2) 22mm diameter

3) Yellow

4) 4 lengths on each side of appliance
5) McDonald's couplings

Front 7

4 characteristics of hard suction hose

Back 7

1) Resists external atmospheric pressure

2) 2.44m length

3) 100mm diameter

4) Two lengths on each appliance

Front 8

How is hose identified?

Back 8

Strap on female coupling showing:

1) ID number

2) Station

3) Diameter of hose

Front 9

5 rules for care and repair of hose

Back 9

1) Ramp when laid across a road

2) Do not kink under pressure

3) Do not make up when frozen

4) Under run and clean before stowing

5) Rotate between appliance and reserve every 3 months

Front 10

4 steps for damaged hose at an incident

Back 10

1) Use a hose bandage on small leaks

2) Replace with new length of hose ASAP

3) Tie an overhand knot at both ends

4) Roll up from the male coupling (not folded in half) to prevent use

Front 11

Test frequency for hose?

Back 11

1) On acceptance

2) After operational use

3) Annually

Front 12

5 characteristics of 70mm hose

Back 12

1) 10 lengths on each appliance

2) Red

3) 23m

4) 15kg

5) 15 bar max pressure