Hoses Flashcards
1
Q
What is breeching?
A
Uniting two lines of hose into one or dividing one line of hose into two
2
Q
What is the diameter and length of the high pressure hose reel?
A
55m in length. 19mm / 23mm appliance depending
3
Q
What is the correct order of make up after a ‘make up’ command
A
Small tools Branches Standpipe key & bar Ladders hose reels Main hoses (45, 64 & 51mm) Lines
4
Q
What are the characteristics of hose?
A
Flexibility Durability Change in length Frictional loss pressure test
5
Q
What do the numbers on this hydrant plate mean?
A
Top number is the diameter of the water main in mm
Bottom number is distance away in M
6
Q
What is the diameter and length of the suction hose??
A
2.4m length
140m diameter
