TYPES OF HOSES

DEFINITION: 

hoses are flexible pipe used to convey water from the source to the scene of fire.

TYPES OF HOSE:  

1) Delivery Hose:

 This is connected to the discharge side of the pump. This is subjected to a pressure greater than the atmospheric pressure. These are available in the Fallowing type:

(i)        Percolating / Unlined / Canvas hose which are made of vegetable fibers.

(ii)       Non-percolating hose made up of plastic material forming both lining as well as the outer cover. These            are no porous in nature.

(iii)      Controlled percolating hose consisting of a jacket woven from vegetable fibers and having                               rubber / plastic lining.

2) Suction Hose:

            These are connected to the suction side of the pump. These are subjected to either above or below the atmospheric pressure. These are of following

types:

            (i)        Partially embedded

            (ii)       Smooth Bore fully embedded.

3) Hose Reel Hose:

These are made of reinforced rubber fitted with a swiveling joint bound over a reel.                                         A squeeze nozzle is provided at one end.