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Applications of Hose Reel Drum & Hose Pipe

A hose reel drum is a cylindrical spindle made up of either metal, fibreglass, or plastic and is used to store hose pipe. Depending on where the hose reel drum is being installed (garden or building or industry), hose reels drums are available in various sizes. A hosepipe is a flexible tube designed to carry water from one place to another. Both hose reel drum & hose pipe are necessary for every building. 

A fire hose reel is designed to be used as a quick-response method for fighting fires at the early stages. It is usually the first piece of attack by anyone in the building or the general public. 

Hose reels are ideal for class A fires (paper, textiles, wood, plastics, and rubber). It should not be used in case of electrical fires. 

Hose Reel Drum Usage

Hose reel drums are used to keep the hose pipe. It can either be fixed permanently on a wall (i.e., wall-mounted) or can be portable (attached to a truck). Since they are connected to the main water supply, they provide a virtually unlimited amount of water 24/7, 365 days a year. 

Hose Pipe Usage

Hosepipe (or hoses) are used at various places. Their applications include, 

  • Garden hose is used to water plants in the garden or lawn. 
  • A tough hose is used to water crops in agriculture. 
  • Air hoses are used to carry air from air tanks or a surface compressor in underwater diving. 
  • Metal or plastic hoses are used to move water around a building. 
  • Automotive hoses are used in automobiles to move fluids around for use in hydraulics, lubrication, and cooling. 
  • Hose pipes are used in the oil industry to move liquids under high pressures. 

Apart from these applications, hose reel drum and hose pipes are majorly used to extinguish a fire in buildings, factories, and other places. They are mandatory in every indoor building as they are the first piece of attack for fire. 

SKG Pneumatics Inc is the leading fire equipment supplier in India and our range of products caters to the requirements of various industries in the country. All our products pass through several quality controls and testing to ensure that our clients get the best outcome.

How Fire Sprinkler System Work?

Fire is an ultimate nightmare for those who run a store or warehouse. Just imagine your building is stocked with furniture and other flammable items and a fire breaks out at night when no one is around. No need to worry we are here with a fire- fighting system which can react the moment trouble strikes. It has a sounding alarm and an automated sprinkler system to put out a fire as quickly as possible. Fire sprinklers are not for business use only they are also worth having in homes. This is one of the best fire protection systems which have protected life and property for over 100 years.

A fire sprinkler system seems to be a simple system made up of pipes with sprinkler head that deliver water to a fire. But it is a complex system that is carefully designed, installed and tested. An automatic fire sprinkler system works when high heat triggers the sprinkler system. The air above the sprinkler heats rapidly when a flame ignites. When this hot air reaches a sprinkler’s head, it triggers a chain reaction. The sprinkler is filled with a glycerin-based liquid expands when it comes in contact with the hot air and the sprinkler head activates. A fire sprinkler system is ready to install after the designing process.

Fire system installation process is quite simple and it is done by the pipe fitters at the construction site. There is a need of commercial sprinkler system in commercial buildings as a fire could seriously injure or kill employees or customers, damage property, destroy paper records. A fire sprinkler system makes your business safer. The automatic fire sprinkler system detects the fire and it is far way better than the spray that is used to extinguish the fire.

So if you are also willing to make your business safer than automatic fire sprinkler system is the right choice for you. SKG Pneumatic Inc is the one stop destination for complete range of industrial products. We are one of the leading fire fighting equipment suppliers. You can contact us for any kinds of fire equipment.

What is the difference between Hydrant Valve & Landing valve?

Landing valves are something that is used for fighting fires and is provided on risers in buildings. These are usually located in staircase landings, allowing easy access to firefighters. A fire hydrant system is comprised of water supply pipework and valves, which can be connected to the hose of fire brigades for firefighting purposes. Hose reel drum and hose pipe are also effective in fighting fires inside a building. Both the hydrant valve and landing valve have similar designs, irrespective of the place installed. Flow Control Valve is a device that is used to control the flow of water by varying the size of the flow directed by a signal from a controller. 

Difference between Hydrant Valves & Landing Valves:

Landing Valve

Landing valves are permanently charged with water using a pressurized supply. In simple words, they are globe valves, installed on hydrants. Also, a hose and a branch are connected to a coupling on it. Landing valves are installed in all the floors of a building where installation of hydrant valve is not possible and is then used by fire fighting department to extinguish the fire. The normal pressure of a landing valve is around 65 psi. In order to keep the nominal working pressure at the inlet of the hose reel, a pressure reducing valve is used in hose reel system.  

Hydrant Valves

Fire Hydrant Valves are efficient in fighting large fires. They allow firefighters to extinguish the fire from a distance. Pumping facility is the most important part of the fire hydrant system. The main use of the pump is to pull the water from the reservoir and supply the same pressure to the hydrant points enabling firefighters to extinguish the fire effectively. In order to connect and operate fire fighting equipment from a hydrant valve, the pressure rating must be 100 psi (7 kg/cm2). But, it varies depending on the size of the building. The pressure of hydrant valves in large industrial complexes might range around 10-11 kg/cm2 while in small buildings it might range around 4-5 kg/cm2.  

Fire sprinklers and flexible hoses can be effective in fighting small fires. Fire sprinklers discharge water when the effect of fire or extensive heat is detected and is effective in the early stage of fire. Flexible hoses act as a connection between the pump to the system. The standard length of a flexible hose is around 100 ft.  

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