Blue Fire Hose 1-1/2″ x 25 Feet Double Jacket

TheBlue1-1/2″ x 25′ Feet Double Jacket Fire Hose With Aluminum Fittings

This is one of the toughest hoses you can find. The aluminum fittings are designed to fit fire hose or pipe threads. If you’re looking for the strongest best quality hose, this is the one. It handles the highest working pressures and comes standard with a 10 year warranty. Doublelayered hoses are used in fire departmentsand heavy duty industrial applications.

Specifications

Compatibility Overview

NH (NST) stands forNational Hose (National Standard Thread). NH (NST)is afire hose thread which is the most common fire hose fitting in the USA. When dealing with NH (NST), you should remembera few simple rules:

• NH (NST)is only compatible with NH (NST) and will not fit straight pipe threads.
• USA fire hydrants usually are fitted with NH (NST) fittings.
• USA fire departments usually choose NH (NST) fittings.

NPSHstands forNational Pipe Straight Hose. NPSH is a straight pipe thread which will fit onto most pipe standard pipe threads. It’s a very common fitting in USA industry. When dealing with NPSH, you should remembera few simple rules:

• NPSHfemalewill fit onto any male pipe threads including: NPSHNPTPVCIPT
• NPSH malewill fit onto straight female pipe threads including:NPSHPVC IPT
• NPSH male will notfit onto tapered female pipe threads including: NPT

Applications For Double Jacket Fire Hose

Professionals in the industry know they can count on double jacket fire hoses because they will pass all certification inspections and meet all requirements for safety. If you have a tough job, you need a tough hose. Polyester hoses aretightly woven and extensively treatedto withstand the most heavy use with ease.The lightweight, flexible, and abrasion resistant properties of hoses make it a popular choice for various industries:

• Fire Departments (Municipal Structural Volunteer Forestry)
• Heavy Industrial Projects (IrrigationConstruction Chemical Oil Manufacturing)
• Residential & Commercial (Fire Hydrants Water Pumps Drainage Standpipes Testing)
• Special Industry (Marine Shipping Mining Military DrillingDecontamination)
• Government (Military US Coast Guard Infrastructure National Parks)

Differences Between Single & Double Layered Fire Hoses

The difference between single and double jacket hoses is the layers. Simply put, double the layers means double the strength and double the lifespan.Single jacket hoses contain a single layered polyester jacket with a rubber liner, and a double jacket hose has an extra layer of polyester pulled over it making it double the thickness. Both have their advantages.

• Single jacket fire hoses are suitable when you need a lightweight and more economical hose. The working pressureis 250 PSI.
• Double jacket fire hoses are built for long term heavy abrasion. They have double the life of a single jacket hose and have an excellent working pressure of 400 PSI.
• Both hoses have treated polyester materials which are 100% mildew & mold immune and will never require drying; pack them away wet.

Industry Standards & Features

If you’re in heavy industry sector, this is the hoseyou’re looking for. Looking to pass inspections? Our double jacket hoses meet all certification expectations:NFPA, Underwriter Laboratories, Factory Mutual, Military Spec, Etc. They meet and exceed all abrasion resistance, minimum burst pressure, and coupling requirements to be qualified for fire service. There is nostrongeror better hose than a polyester double jacket fire hose. The professionals are always looking for these heavy duty double jacket hoses because they know it will get the job done. Always 100% made in the USA.

Spray Nozzle Compatibility

The 1-1/2″ hose size is compatible with 1-1/2″ spray nozzles. Whether you’re doing industrial wash down or structural firefighting this hose is compatible with all types of nozzles. Typical fire hose nozzles are made with 1-1/2″ NPSH or NH (NST) threads, and will fit directly onto the male end of the fire or discharge hose. Refer to the chart below for a list of commonly manufactured nozzles.