Friday, May 13, 2016

On Hose Valves

The following section shows photographs of in situ hose valves.


Below, a hose valve on a Class 1 dry standpipe.  Cap appears to be missing:

The following two (2) photos show a Knox (Brand) locked hose valve:


The next photo may show a Class 1 standpipe with a hose valve and a missing cap.  The photo may also show unprotected Schedule 10 pipe that has surface corrosion.  Is exposure to weather a corrosive environment?

Below are two (2) more photos of the above mentioned Class 1 standpipe:



The next photo may show a hose valve with a damaged handle:





The next photo shows a hose valve installation.  Is there sufficient clearance for the hose coupling?


The next photo reportedly shows a hose valve with a missing cap:

The next photo shows a field adjustable pressure reducing hose valve:


The next photo shows a field adjustable pressure reducing hose valve:

The next photo may show a hose valve with a missing cap:

The next photo may show a hose valve with a missing cap:


The following two (2) photos show a hose valve with a missing handle.  The valve also may be rotated in a manner where the hose valve is unusable in its present configuration:





The following photo may show a hose valve with a missing cap:


The following photograph may show a hose valve with a missing cap:

The following photo may show a hose valve with a field modification (tape).  The inspector/photographer does not know the reason for the field modification (tape):


The following photo may show a hose valve with a missing cap.


The following photo may show a hose valve with potential clearance issues.  Can a hose coupling actually fit between the hose valve and wall?


The following photo may show a hose valve with a missing cap (protects threads).  The valve may not have a mechanical sound connection to the coupling.


The photo below may show a Class 1 standpipe chain locked hose valve.  Does the FD have a key?


The following photograph may show a hose valve with a missing handle.  There also is evidence of corrosion.


A close up of the previous valve is below.  How easy will it be to remove the cap?


A pressure reducing hose valve is shown below.  Note the paint on the handle:



Photo below shows a slightly rare setup:


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