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SOFT SUCTION HOSE [1 record]

Record 1 2020-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
  • Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
DEF

A large diameter, collapsible piece of hose used to connect a fire pump to a pressurized water supply source.

CONT

Soft intake hose is used to transfer water from a pressurized water source, such as a fire hydrant, to the pump intake … Soft intake hose is available in sizes ranging from 2 ½ to 6 inches (65 mm to 150 mm) in diameter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
  • Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
DEF

Section de tuyau pliable de grand diamètre utilisée pour raccorder une pompe à incendie à une source d'alimentation en eau sous pression.

CONT

Les tuyaux d'alimentation souples servent à transférer de l'eau d'une source d'alimentation en eau sous pression, telle une borne d'incendie, à l'orifice d'aspiration de la pompe […] Le diamètre d'un tuyau d'alimentation souple varie de 65 à 150 mm (2 ½ à 6 po).

Spanish

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