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1
Q

conventional engine apparatus in the FD are how many GPM and max pressure of what

A

2000 GPM

max pressure 600 psi

2
Q

which engines have two stage 2000 GPM pumps

A

high pressure engines

600 psi

3
Q

3rd stage engines have a total capacity of how many GPM and max pressure of

A

2000 GOM max pressure rating 700 psi

4
Q

what is the default setting for fdny engine apparatus

A

Volume

5
Q

what reasons would an engine have to operate on pressure

A

supplying a standpipe in a high rise building

6
Q

the idle pressure when in pressure operation is roughly

A

110 psi

7
Q

pressure operation should only be used when head pressure must be overcome, such as

A

supplying a FD connection for a standpipe system

8
Q

booster tank is how many gallons

A

500

9
Q

when the deck pipe 1 1/2 tip is used it will flow roughly

A

660 gpm with 100 psi at the tip

10
Q

when the deck pipe 2 inch tip is used it will flow roughly

A

840 gpm with 50 at the tip

11
Q

when is the max rated flow of 2000 gpm reached on the deck pipe

A

when the 2 1/2 tip is supplied with 116 psi

12
Q

when a hose bed contains 1 3/4 the first 6 lengths must be

A

1 3/4 no more no fee than 6 lengths are permissible

13
Q

how many folds of hose in the bed is roughly one 50’ length

A

4 folds

14
Q

each horseshoe should be comprised of at least

A

one 50’ length

15
Q

how many lengths of 2” lightweight house shall be maintained on an engine with a nozzle

A

1 length required

16
Q

how many lengths of 2 1/2 lightweight hose shall be kept on engine

A

3 lengths (one with nozzle)

17
Q

how is the 2” lightweight hose distinguished

A

green with a red stripe

18
Q

how is the 2 1/2 lightweight hose distinguished

A

white with a red strip

19
Q

based on local hydrant pressure the master gauge will range from

A

150 to 210 psi