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WATER DELIVERY COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Diversion and Storage Devices<br />

H. <strong>Water</strong> Diversion and Storage Devices<br />

1. Portable dam<br />

Type: Reusable, portable<br />

Construction and material: Polyethylene<br />

covered with PVC. Self-supporting. Float<br />

system sewn at front of barrier to automatically<br />

rise according to water level.<br />

Sizes: 21- or 28-inch height, 35- or 50-foot<br />

length standard sizes. Other sizes are also<br />

available.<br />

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see<br />

appendix G).<br />

2. Gravity sock<br />

Type: Canvas, 3- to 4-foot long; 8-inch to 15-<br />

inch inlet, upstream feed.<br />

Threads: Male hose thread outlet as<br />

specified.<br />

Size: 12 inch.<br />

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see<br />

appendix G).<br />

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