Fire hose reels are located to provide a reasonably accessible and controlled supply of water to combat a potential fire risk. They are ideal for large high risk environments such as schools, hotels, factories etc. They are designed to Hose reels can come in lengths of 30m of 19mm and 25mm hose. Hose Reels are available in fixed, swinging, recessed and concealed versions with automatic or manual valves. Hose reels are used;
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Hose Reel Maintenance
Annual servicing ensures hose reel work first time, every time and prevents potentially damaging leaks
Hose Reel Use
Hose Reels can be used for woods, textiles, furniture, plastics etc. They must not be used on electrical fires and/or flammable liquids
Disclaimer
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A Fire Hose Reel is a first-attack piece of firefighting equipment, which means it can be an extremely important tool to prevent a fire from becoming out of control. A Fire Hose Reel is designed to be used as a quick-response method by any member of the general public for fighting fires in their early stages. Fire Hose Reels are suitable for Class A fires which include paper, textiles, wood, most plastics and rubber.
Do NOT use a Fire Hose Reel on electrical fires – remember water conducts electricity, so using a Fire Hose Reel on an electrical fire could lead to electrocution!
ire Hose Reels are easy to use and provide a virtually unlimited supply of water, as they are connected to the mains water supply. The hose reel typically extends for approximately 36 meters and is made from specific non-kinking material which ensures simple operation.
Fire Hose Reels are permanently connected to a water supply and consist of a main turn on/off valve, a hose guide, and a control nozzle. The control nozzle attached to the end of the hose enables the operator to control the direction and flow of water to the fire. Hose reels provided for firefighting purposes must not be used for purposes other than fire fighting. Fines can be placed on anyone who uses a firefighting hose reel inappropriately.
All Fire Hose Reels require inspection and testing every 6 months in accordance with Australian Standards. This testing is to ensure that the hose reel is operational in the event of an emergency. During essential compliance testing, inspectors will check the hose for any leaks, check for any dust or debris which may wear the hose, and they will ensure water is available at the nozzle. These safety checks ensure that the Fire Hose Reel is operating to its full capacity and ready in the case of an emergency. .
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A fire hose reel is part of the specialized equipment used to extinguish fires. Firefighters use these reels to quickly distribute fire hoses from their equipment trucks at the site of a blaze. Another kind of fire hose reel is part of the standard safety gear in many buildings. Properly used, fire hose reels prevent water hoses from tangling and allow the hoses to be carried in any direction. The attached hoses can apply water to a blaze even if most of the hose is still wound around the reel.
Firefighting dates to ancient Rome, but the fire hose is a relatively recent invention, first used for this purpose in the 1600s. Advances in engineering and technology made firefighting equipment smaller, lighter, and safer throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. A major challenge during this time involved water hoses; firefighters needed hundreds of feet of heavy, unwieldy hose that could be aimed at the site of a fire within minutes of an alarm. The fire hose reel solved this problem, allowing collapsible hoses to be stored in a compact area and then extended immediately when needed. Fire trucks still use these specialized reels in modern times.
Firefighters can quickly distribute fire hoses with the use of a fire hose reel.
Firefighters can quickly distribute fire hoses with the use of a fire hose reel.
A fire hose reel allows a fire hose to be collapsed or coiled for easy storage. The central spool is engineered to accept the hose without tangling. A built-in guide will sometimes be included to make hose extension easier, and the entire reel assembly often swings out on an attached arm so the hose can be carried in any direction. The end of the hose is attached to a water supply. Water can be directed toward a blaze no matter how much how of the hose has been extended and controlled with a handle and valve in the nozzle.
Skyscrapers often rely on fire hose reels.
Skyscrapers often rely on fire hose reels.
The fire hose reel is most common on fire equipment trucks. Another version is found in offices and other large buildings. This reel is generally attached to a wall or stored in a recess in a wall and plainly labeled. In the event of a fire, any person can extend the hose, causing an automatic valve to divert pressurized water from the building’s water supply through use of a fire pump. The nozzle of the fire hose contains a specialized valve, called a ball valve, allowing the user to control the direction and amount of water and sometimes the force of the spray.
Fire hose reels are found on equipment trucks as well as in some buildings.
Fire hose reels are found on equipment trucks as well as in some buildings.
The fire hose reel is a common sight, especially in skyscrapers. Tall buildings require their own fire safety systems because of the challenge of reaching high-rise blazes with standard firefighting equipment. Hose reels frequently appear in movies, television, and cartoons, often put to a different use than fighting fires. In the 1988 movie thriller Die Hard, Bruce Willis’ character uses a fire hose and reel as an improvised safety rope to escape a rooftop explosion.