FIRESTREAM® specifications

The hose shall be of single jacket construction with 100% virgin spun polyester yarn. There shall be a minimum of 12.0 filler yarns per inch in the jacket. The thickness of the lining shall be 0.020" (508 µm) minimum and it shall be constructed of extruded EPDM rubber The outside jacket shall be treated with clear ENCAP™ elastomer, which shall completely encapsulate the jacket fibers and not merely surface coat the jacket The hose service temperature range shall be -60°F to 140°F (-51°C to 60°C). FM abrasion test of 3,000 cycles minimum and Taber abrasion test of 1,000 cycles minimum. At 600 PSIG (4200 kPa), its elongation shall not exceed 8% of the initial hose length, it shall not warp more than 20 inches (51 cm) and should not rise from the test table. The hose shall not twist more than 12 turns for the 1" (25 mm) size, and not more than 8 turns for the 1 1/2"(38 mm) hoses per 100 ft (30,5 m) while at 600 PSIG (4200 kPa). Minimum service test pressure of 300 PSIG (2100 kPa). Minimum proof test pressure of 600 PSIG (4200 kPa). Minimum straight burst test pressure of 900 PSIG (6300 kPa). The hose while curved to a radius of 27" (69 cm) shall not burst at less than 600 PSIG (6300 kPa).