Hard Suction Hose is designed for suction only, and is used exclusively for full vacuum drafting operations from any rural or municipal non-pressurized water source. First Out Rescue Equipment offers Hard Suction Hose from Kochek and Snap-Tite Hose Co. Hard Suction Hose is available in diameters from1 ½” up to 6” in lengths as long as 20 ft.

Fire department flexible suction hose is a specific type of fire hose used in drafting operations, when a fire engine uses a vacuum to draw water from a portable water tank, pool, or other static water source. It is built to withstand vacuum, rather than pressure, abrasion, and heat.

May 14, 2014 · Give close inspection of the unit’s hard suction hose according to the specifications contained in NFPA 1962. This includes the suction hose vacuum test outlined in A.4.10 of the standard to...

Designed for rural fire departments for ease of handling and drafting of water to the pumper. Tough, durable, and can withstand pressure up to 165 psi if required. Designed for full vacuum drafting, ozone resistant, and meets or exceeds NFPA Standards 1961.

Industrial hard suction hoses are used to remove water from lakes, rivers, ponds, etc. into a pump. It should be a short as possible and be able to resist collapsing. The clear PVC option does have the advantage of allowing the operator to see water flow, and visibility to check if the strainer is preventing damaging solids from passing through ...

A high quality, crush resistant, high pressure hose designed for centrifugal pumps. It is capable of withstanding tandem pumping pressures without the use of a discharge side checkvalve. Extremely flexible for light packaging without kinking. Easily coils to 30 inches.

A hose with a hard suction is designed to avoid collapse under pressured conditions so it can be used for drafting water from below the pump such as marine locations. The soft suction fire hose is designed to carry water between two points, such as hydrant to engine or engine to engine.

Feb 12, 2025 · Durable PVC hard suction hose. Clear side wall allows visual check of water flow. External helix ribbing with smooth interior surface for maximum flow while drafting.

Industrial hard suction hoses are used to remove water from lakes, rivers, ponds, etc. into a pump. It should be a short as possible and be able to resist collapsing.