What is duraline hose?
What is duraline hose?
Angus Fire’s Duraline is the world’s premier maintenance-free covered fire hose. The hose assumes rapidly a smoothly coiled shape with no kinking once charged and therefore is able to provide a full water flow for fire fighting.
Can anyone use a fire hose reel?
Along with fire extinguishers hose reels are used as a “first attack” appliance used during the early stages of a fire and can be used by building owners, occupiers, tenants and the fire brigade. All staff and personnel should be trained in the safe and effective use of fire hose reels.
How long do fire hose reels last?
Fire Hose reels if maintained and looked after can last up to 10 years before needing replacement. When fire hose reels are tested 6 monthly we are checking for presence of water and to ensure that it has the correct flow rate of 0.33 Litres per second (OR 1 litre in 3 seconds).
How many types of fire hose reels are there?
2 main types
There are 2 main types of Fire Hose Reels, Automatic and Manual. They can be Recess Mounted, Cabinet Mounted, Fixed or Swinging. The difference between the both is in how they are activated.
Who makes fire hose?
Table 2: Top Global Fire Hose Suppliers
| Company | Headquarters Based in | Annual revenue** |
|---|---|---|
| Jakob Eschbach | Germany | $19.17 million** |
| Rawhide Fire Hose | Wooster, OH*** | $18.6 million |
| Newage Fire Protection Services | India | $13.2 million** |
| Mercedes Textiles | Quebec, Canada | $7.8 million |
Can I use a fire hose reel for cleaning?
Fire hose reels are intended for use against a fire only, and therefore should never be used for washing or cleaning purposes.
What element do fire hose reels remove?
They work by cutting off the oxygen supply (oxygen is one of the three elements that a fire needs to burn) and smothering the fire.
Is a fire hose reels always charged with water?
Because fire hose reels use water to extinguish a fire they are only suitable for Class A fires which are ordinary combustibles such as a paper or wood. Operators should never use a fire hose reel on electrical fires as water conducts electricity and make the fire worse.
Where are fire hose reels located?
Fire hose reels are usually located next to exits of buildings and are sited to enable coverage of the entire floor of a building. They are only suitable for use on Class A fires (paper, wood, rubbish and plastics).
When using foam a Class B fire is extinguished by?
Foam extinguishes Class B Fires by covering the flammable liquid with a foam blanket, thus cutting off the oxygen supply from the combustion process. The water content of the foam will help lower the temperature of the flammable liquid.
Where are fire hoses made?
Manufacturing process. Fire hose is usually manufactured in a plant that specializes in providing hose products to municipal, industrial, and forestry fire departments. Here is a typical sequence of operations used to manufacture a double jacket, rubber-lined fire hose.
What is fire fighting hose?
A fire hose is a very high pressure hose that is used to take water to a fire. It may also carry fire retardant materials. Fire hoses can be attached to either a fire engine or a fire hydrant, and the pressure is between 800 and 2000 kPa. As a result, fire houses have large structures designed to dry out the hoses.
Why choose duraline hose?
The hose rapidly assumes a smoothly coiled shape with no kinking once charged and therefore it is able to provide a full water flow for fire fighting. Duraline also complies fully with the UK Royal Navy requirement for non-kinking in restricted gangways onboard ship.
What is duraline and how does it work?
An important feature of Duraline is its ability to be deployed in the Cleveland Coil configuration, which enables firefighters to move the hose from its stowed position in a standard vehicle hose locker and to carry it quickly and easily into high rise buildings, where it can be charged rapidly with water, ready for immediate fire fighting.
Why choose angangus fire’s duraline?
Angus Fire’s Duraline is the world’s premier maintenance-free covered fire hose. Duraline has been used by municipal and industrial fire services around the world for over 5 decades. Featuring outstanding performance, with low maintenance and exceptional storage life, Duraline offers the best value for money.
Is duraline heat resistant in bs6391?
Duraline significantly exceeds the requirements for heat resistance in the BS6391 Hot Cube Test. The video below demonstrates the testing process and Duraline’s exceptional performance. To find out more about the benefits of Duraline for municipal and industrial fire fighting, please contact a member of our team and we’ll be happy to help.
