Water Handling Equipment Guide - National Wildfire Coordinating ...

WATER DELIVERY COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
Hose Test and Maintenance Equipment
D. Hose Test and Maintenance Equipment
Testing and maintenance equipment for hoses and
fire pumps is available from fire equipment
companies. This type of equipment is useful in fire
cache maintenance facilities and in fire stations.
For proper maintenance, hoses should be washed,
dried, and repaired. Pumps should be cleaned,
adjusted, and repaired. Engines, pumps, and
hoses should be pressure tested. All this requires
appropriate tools and equipment. See appendix C
for gauge quality and accuracy information.
2. Hose washers
a. Mechanical hose washer
1. In-line gauge
Type: Powered mechanical hose washer.
Construction and material: Inlet for
water-source connection. Uniform
washing, multiple scrub brushes, oneperson
operation. Use clear water or
detergent.
Purpose: High-volume hose washing.
Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see
appendix G).
b. Manual hose washer
Type: In-line pump discharge pressure.
Construction and material: Short tube inlet
and male outlet, and a pressure gauge on the
side of the tube. Female end may be swiveled
and have lugs. Hose threads are on both ends.
Sizes are varied up to 22 inches. Pressure
gauge ranges up to 600 psi. The tube is made
of steel or brass.
Purpose: Testing pump discharge and hose
pressure performance.
Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see
appendix G).
Type: Cylinder.
Construction: Cylinder with 12-inch water
source connection.
Action: Hose is passed through cylinder
against water stream so that dislodged
particles are washed away from hose.
Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see
appendix G).
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