ladder pipe

Question 1

extension limit is about…

Answer 1

80’

Question 2

ladder pipe components (five):

Answer 2

1. ladder pipe assembly with in-line 21/2 shut off
2. 4” gate valve shut off (cluster)
3. 2 1/2 stream straightener
4. smooth bore nozzles (1 1/2”, 1 3/4”, 2”)
5. akron turbo master spray nozzle (350, 500, 750, 1000)

Question 3

tip:
1 1/2 - gpm - psi
1 3/4 - gpm - psi
2” - gpm - psi

Answer 3

1 1/2 - 600 gpm, 150 psi
1 3/4 - 800 gpm (standard/most commonly used) - 170 psi
2” - 1000 gpm - 190 psi

Question 4

primary uses for ladder pipe:

Answer 4

defensive firefighting, mass decon