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.
