In real life, an 1-3/4” handline can comfortably and safely flow from 100 to 180-GPM on the fireground, and any flows over 150-GPM are …
2 ½-Inch Fire Hose Weight. If you add another 3/4 inch in diameter to the 1 ¾ attack line, you have a 2 ½-inch fire hose. Assuming the hose is full of water, at that diameter, a 50 foot section weighs approximately 129 pounds. When dry, you’d lessen the weight of …
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The line on average attack fire hose is 1 3/4″ with its own threaded couplings. 85 lbs of weight is attributed to the hose, 120 lbs of weight based on hose ID and normal known hose length. That way you can calculate an example based off known factors.
Use 60 to 70 pounds. This assumes the inside diameter of 1-3/4" hose is 1.75" and 1-1/2" hose is 1.5". I think the actual inside diameter may be larger (particularly under pressure). I …
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How much does a fire hose weigh?
The line on average attack fire hose is 1 3/4″ with its own threaded couplings. 85 lbs of weight is attributed to the hose, 120 lbs of weight based on hose ID and normal known hose length. That way you can calculate an example based off known factors.
How to maintain a fire hose?
Learn some techniques that could benefit the life and maintenance of your fire hose. Use low pressure water to provide a rinse for the outside of the hose. Mix together warm not hot water and some detergent. Get into a nice frothy mix and use it to polish up the hose.
Will the 1-3/4” hose line put out fire?
Will the 1-3/4” hose line put out fire—of course. But, keep in mind that it might be (and has been) overwhelmed by a large body of fire, and 200’ may find you far short of your objective.
What is the minimum flow rate required for a fire hose?
NFPA #1710*, states that the initial arriving companies should be able to establish an initial fire flow of 300-GPM from two hand lines, each of which should have a minimum flow rate of 100-GPM. While this can be done with 1-3/4” hose, you will need some practice and extra folks to make it work at 150-GPM each.
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Reference:
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_extinguisher