Nozzles Flashcards
(35 cards)
What type of nozzle is the 1 ¾” Akron Sabrejet?
Combination Smoothbore/Fog
Where is the 1 ¾” Akron Sabrejet nozzle used?
On all 200’ preconnected attack lines
What is the flow rate of the 25mm smooth bore tip at 350 Kpa tip pressure?
700 L/min
What is the flow rate for the fog at 1100 Kpa discharge pressure?
510 L/min (135 GPM)
What is the discharge pressure on the 200-foot attack lines for smooth bore and fog?
1100 Kpa
Fill in the blank: The 25mm smooth bore tip delivers _______ L/min at 350 Kpa tip pressure.
700
True or False: The 1 ¾” Akron Sabrejet nozzle can only be used in smoothbore mode.
False
What is the desired flow in fog for the 200-foot attack lines?
510 L/min (135 GPM)
What is the required tip pressure for smooth bore on the 200-foot attack lines?
350 Kpa
What is the nozzle reaction for a 1 ¾” Akron Sabrejet in fog mode?
68 lbs
The nozzle reaction increases significantly when switching to smooth bore.
What is the nozzle reaction for a 1 ¾” Akron Sabrejet in smooth bore mode?
79 lbs
The flow increases from 510 L/min to 700 L/min.
What happens when you decrease the pressure for fire attack with a 1 ¾” Akron Sabrejet?
You may short your crew water needed for fire attack.
What is the nozzle reaction for a 1 ¾” Akron Ultrajet in fog mode?
60 lbs
There is little to no change in nozzle reaction when switching to smooth bore.
What is the nozzle reaction for a 1 ¾” Akron Ultrajet in smooth bore mode?
60 lbs
What is the flow rate for a 2½” Akron Sabrejet in smooth bore mode?
800 L/min
The flow increases from 510 L/min to 800 L/min when switching from fog to smooth bore.
What is the nozzle reaction for a 2½” Akron Sabrejet in fog mode?
68 lbs
What is the nozzle reaction for a 2½” Akron Sabrejet in smooth bore mode?
80 lbs
How much water does a 2½” Akron Sabrejet deliver in fog mode compared to a 1 ⅜” nozzle?
The same amount of water
What is the tip pressure for the 1 ¾” Akron Ultrajet when measured with a pitot gauge?
350 Kpa
What is the flow rate for the 1 ¾” Akron Ultrajet in fog mode?
660 L/min (160 GPM)
What is the desired flow rate for the 2½” Akron Sabrejet in fog mode?
510 L/min (135 GPM)
What is the nozzle reaction for the 2½” Akron Assault in fog mode?
90 lbs
What is the flow rate for the 2½” Akron Assault fog nozzle?
1000 L/min (250 GPM)
What is the discharge pressure on the 200-foot attack lines for the 2½” Akron Assault?
680 Kpa