Thank you so much for the thorough but easy to understand explanation of the differences. Now I just need to figure out how to tell them apart without a caliper.
Dumbest video ever. They measured the circumference which at 6.5” doesn’t even register on the list. Measure across for diameter. Go back to 6th grade.
Hi! Good demonstration, but I think you shut that fire hydrant way too fast. I've had water mains break from the water hammer caused by closing it that fast. Nice and slow 🙂
There's no possible way it cost $500 or more to make those hose connections... I was considering a dry hydrant for emergencies but this is highway robbery.
Hello, thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, all of our prices are set by the manufacturers of these products. A dry hydrant is a great way to achieve a water supply in a rural area. For more information, please visit our website: www.firehosedirect.com
Hi, NPSH stands for National Pipe Straight Hose thread. It has the same threads per inch as National Pipe Thread (NPT) but the threads do not taper. This allows a female coupling to thread onto a NPT fitting without being a permanent connection. We are not sure what NPSC thread is, and cannot comment on what the connection looks like. Thanks
Hi, The nozzle in the video is listed as 1 1/2" NH. It is not meant for use with a 1" hose line, however, we do sell a 1" version on our website. Please contact us directly for further assistance. Thanks
Hi, Storz couplings are widely used by fire departments, and, as mentioned, do not have a female or male side. For more information on Storz, please watch our video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zEQ5nTYCiLQ.html Thanks - FireHoseDirect
Hi, We are using a Honda pump with a 2" Outlet, converted to a 1" NPSH Female hose connection, with finally a 1" NPSH Female-to-Male 1" NH Adapter connecting to the NH nozzle. Apologies for the late response.
What type of hose would you recommend for residential use on single family home ? ? I live in Colorado in a small residential development 20-30 homes forest area with a number of fire hydrants . Thx you
Hi, For residential home protection, we recommend a variety of home defense products depending on your hydrant size/thread, GPM, and area size. If you are interesting in finding a specific solution, feel free to contact us for additional help. Thanks, www.firehosedirect.com
Only potential problem I see is that there isn't a 2" gatevalve attachement between the hydrant nozzle and the diffuser. Basically if the fire hydrant has failing internal parts, you wont be able to close the hydrant properly and it will keep flowing. So how do you stop the water from flowing out of the Hydrant diffuser? You cant unless you have a secondary valve key. Do you see the valve box cover near the fire hydrant in the grass or street? No? First of all, do you even have a valve key to shut it down if necessary, because most fire departments dont even carry them on their fire trucks(big oops). So now you cant find the valve box. Now you need a metal locator to find it burried in the grass or maybe even covered in asphalt. This is all time, meanwhile the hydrant is fully flowing potentially causing damages. This is why it is so important to have a 2" gate valve attached to the diffuser. The fire hydrant is broken? Okay, simply shut off the gate valve and once its shut you have stopped the flow and you can remove your diffuser from the gate valve and bag the hydrant out of service. Now you can have the secondary valve shut and at worst, the city boys come out to close off the water main and repair hydrant.
Hi, Thanks for your comment. This is a very old video, in which, we were attempting to show a quick demonstration of a hydrant diffuser. We are now in the process of remaking ALL new videos for our current products - with a more dedicated, in-depth approach. We will be sure to add it to our list. Thanks
The main purpose of any female to male thread adapter is dependent. While this size is compatible with most U.S. fire hydrants, many Fire Departments require firefighters to have their own adapter to ensure they are able to connect to a hydrant. Others use the connection elsewhere on the fire truck, as an extension of the pump mechanism for easier set-up/use.
There are different types of side mounted sprinkler systems. However, if the sprinkler still shares the same "Hex" style sprinkler head, then, you should be able to use it.
Can you guys please sell me a 3/4 male cam lock x 1/2” female thread through your Amazon site? I can’t find many answers regarding your site being legit so I’d rather go through Amazon.
Thanks for your comment. The product you are looking for is available on our site in plastic (polypropylene) 3/4" male cam to 1/2" Female NPT. Currently, it is not one of the products we list on our Amazon storefront - which may be why you are unable to find it. Our company has been in business since 2010, and are headquartered in North Carolina. We are happy to answer any additional questions. Just give us a call.
It would be very difficult to kink a 1 1/2" that is pressurized. We don't recommend doing this. The process outlined in the video can even be done with 2+ more people, which would make it easier and safer. Please let us know if you need any more help.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback. This video demonstrates a general way to measure male adapter threads. This can help identify the correct adapter size. If you would like additional information on how to more accurately measure a specific adapter, please visit the 'Support' tab on our website and click on "Adapter Guide."
Take the length between the holes and divide by Pi(3.1416) Will give you the outside diameter. Add a pitch gauge for the thread spec. Pitch gauge will need to have 7.5 TPI if you want to measure 2-1/2” x NST.
Hi I have a question, are the threads on this nozzle the same as say a standard water pump or traditional home plumbing, or is it like the wider threads traditional fire services use?
Hello - apologies for the late reply, The thread on this nozzle is 1" NPSH. This is a larger thread than what is typically found on home plumbing, which we call 3/4" GHT (Garden Hose Thread). Thank you for your question.
When I went through the Navy's 5 day firefighting school half a century ago, they used 1-1/2 inch NPSH everywhere except on aircraft carrier flight decks and hanger decks. 2-1/2 inch was used on aircraft fires. Below decks, in passage ways and compartments, 1-1/2 inch is more flexible and NPSH rocker lug couplings are easier to pull over water tight door thresholds than NH. An additional benefit is the finer thread on the NPSH can be made secure with wrist effort without using a lug wrench. Further more, NAVY nozzles for use below decks are 95 GPM because that is all the nozzle reaction one sailor should be handling. Multi-man hose teams are a luxury aboard ship in confined spaces. The team is usually one nozzle man and one hose tender who may not be right behind the nozzle man. Yes, double jacket is more durable and required for municipal fire departments. However forestry hose is single jacket, it doesn't get dragged across curbs, the corners of masonry walls or angle iron edges. It is lighter weight, easier to haul around and more flexible, Not everyone needs a hose that can fight 500 fires before retirement.
Thx you but what type of hose would you buy for a home in Colorado use only . Small community in forest area gravel roads with a number of fire hydrants ? ? Thx
Yes, you could - hypothetically - use it in a similar manner. However, double jacket fire hose typically utilizes internally expanded couplings. For safety reasons
This isn't for standard household residential use- look at the size of the hose and water stream. Most houses are at around 50 to 60 psi water pressure- whats the recommended water pressure needed for this nozzle? Are you using a pump to run water thru for more pressure? Thanks
This was shot/filmed at a fire station nearby. We used a hydrant located on site. Per our website, the operating pressure of this particular nozzle is ~100 psi. If you would like to protect your house from grass fires, wildfires, or just need the added pressure - we recommend using a pump.
@@FireHoseDirect wish I had Fire Station pressure- I bought a fire hose nozzle that requires at least 70 psi. My home doesn't reach that kind of pressure. So it doesn't flow very strong. It is a one inch inlet that I purchased an adapter to fit my standard residential hose. So would adapting a thicker one inch hose to the home faucet increase pressure slightly do you think? Or am I SOL? Lol! Thanks!
On a standard garden hose spigot, there is not much that can be done by increasing hose size (**if the pressure is low***). It would slightly increase the water coming out of the nozzle, but not PSI. If you are interested in garden hose nozzles, hoses, and other accessories, please visit our website at www.firehosedirect.com or call us at 888-975-0858.
Hi, Thanks for your comment. If you purchased this product from us, please visit our website for support, or email us at sales@firehosedirect.com. We have a trained customer service team that can assist you. Thanks
Thanks for the comment. We are working on this, and it will be featured on our website, as well as RU-vid, when it is published. www.firehosedirect.com
Thanks for your comment. We offer 1" hoses with GHT for residential use, for those who wish to maximize their Gallons Per Minute (GPM) Please see our website for further information.
