Fire hoses are specialized flexible pipes intended for transporting water or other fire extinguishing agents and equipped with connecting fittings or hand barrels. Fire hoses are a mandatory component of the equipment of fire-fighting systems and any facilities where there are hydrants, taps and other sources of water for connecting the equipment.
Types and purpose.
There are three main types of fire hoses, the differences between which are determined by their field of application: (//tractor-service.com)
Sleeves pressure.
Anti-fire absorbent sleeves.
Pressure-suction sleeves.
Pressure hoses are intended for supplying fire-extinguishing substances directly to the place of ignition. Suction hoses have a more rigid design and are intended for taking water from open reservoirs and other sources. Pressure-suction pumps are universal products that can be used both for water intake and for supplying it to the fire.