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Other Tips on specifying and buying fire hose
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Other Tips on specifying and buying fire hose
November 9,2017.
Your best resources when specifying and buying hose are your local fire equipment vendors. They'll often have hose samples to evaluate, including "cut-away" samples that show the hose construction and materials. You may even be able to obtain a full-length hose to test its fit and see how easy it is to work with. Don't hesitate to contact the manufacturer directly, either. Many companies will meet with you, drop off demo hose and help you evaluate it. Just make sure that you compare brands fairly during this process, and ask the representatives for more information. Sometimes sales or spec sheets lack specific info that helps you compare the product to another brand.
Find out if the manufacturer tests each assembled length of hose, and to what pressure. Ask them if they are willing to supply proof of this testing. Some manufacturers may not test the hose after the couplings are applied. Also beware of PVC fire hose "outlets" or bargain deals. They may be obtaining imported hose or buying it from other vendors and rebranding it. Ask about company history, materials origin and manufacturing location and processes.
Be familiar with your local requirements and laws when it comes to purchasing. If you are tasked with soliciting three quotes, for instance, try to find three vendors who sell the same brand of hose, so you won't end up comparing quotes from different manufacturers or having a mishmash of hose on your rigs. You can also ask for shipping costs to be quoted separately, so they don't muddy the actual hose prices. Don't forget to compare warranties and fine print; you'll want to know what's covered and what isn't. With warranties, be sure to find out about the terms of "all inclusive" warranties, that cover any type of damage, delamination warranties and workmanship warranties.
Finally, devise a replacement plan. Despite annual testing, it can still be difficult to determine the effects of time and wear and tear on your hose. Your plan should consider the warranty, usage frequency, storage conditions and patterns of performance during testing. This strategy will impact firefighter safety and provide ease of budgeting.
Remember: There is no "one size fits all" fire hose. The important thing is to do your homework, make yourself knowledgeable and ask questions of your sales representative and the manufacturers. Doing so will help you achieve the goal of providing your department with the best quality, at the best price for the best possible life of the hose.
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