We have been using it for almost 15Yrs. The hose we use is a 1/2" braded
hydraulic line, with a swivel connection on one end. (Makes installation
EASY!) This hose is rated for 1500, 2000 or 2500 Psi depending upon
availability. This flexible hose connection dampens the vibration of the
compressor, and we have not seen any failures in this product, or at either
connection. Usually we hard pipe from the compressor to the AMD and then run
the hose from the AMD to the DPV.
Thom McMahon
Firetech, Inc.
2560 Copper Ridge Dr
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488-2136
Tel: 970-879-7952
Fax: 970-879-7926
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org>
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 9:28 AM
Subject: RE: rubber hose for air compressor
What part of which code are you saying it doesn't meet?
Rubber is prone to decay over time, could be damaged by chemicals in the
air, subject to puncture or cuts, could be pinched off..... Just not a
good idea but easier to install and cheaper, and if there's no specific
wording forbidding it, someone is going to use it regardless of the
negatives.
Craig L. Prahl, CET
Fire Protection Group
Mechanical Department
CH2MHILL
Lockwood Greene
1500 International Drive
PO Box 491, Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491
Direct - 864.599.4102
Fax - 864.599.8439
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http://www.lg.com
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R
Richardson
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 11:10 AM
To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org
Subject: rubber hose for air compressor
We recently ran into something we have not seen and are curious as to
others experience.
Typically the connection between the air compressor and a dry pipe
system is rigid pipe, but lately we have been seeing rubber hose used.
The rubber hose does not appear to meet the standard.
How does the group feel about the use of rubber hose for this
aplication?
Thanks
Rich Richardson
Seattle Fire Department
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