Water Handling Equipment Guide - National Wildfire Coordinating ...

WATER DELIVERY COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
Nozzles
f. Selectable gallonage
g. Fire hose mop-up nozzle (garden hose)
Selectable gallonage fog nozzles with
gallonage selections of 5 to 350 gal/min,
within operation quick flush.
The wide range of gallonage settings, ease
of maintenance, size, weight, and
durability make these versatile nozzles.
They are available as direct-connect
nozzles with integral stainless ball shutoff,
or as a fog tip with twist shutoff. Models
feature a flush without shutting down.
Type: selectable gallonage.
Action: Constant flow in each setting;
quick-change seat.
Material and finish: Hard coat anodized;
rubber bumper protection; lightweight
construction.
Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see
appendix G).
Garden hose nozzles are used for mop-up
work. USDA Forest Service Specification
5100-243 covers material and construction
of this nozzle.
Type: Adjustable w-inch inlet.
Action: Adjustable spray, straight stream.
Material and finish: Brass or aluminum.
Garden Hose Nozzle Performance
Ratings:
Min.
discharge
Position
@ 100 psi
(gal/min)
1—High-velocity, lowdischarge,
wide-angle spray 4
2—Straight stream spray 5
3—Low-velocity, high- 8
discharge spray
Available from GSA: NSN 4730-00-595-
1103.
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