A Guide to Extend Maintaining Your Fire Hoses: Extend Lifespan & Ensure Reliability

As a leading fire hose manufacturer, we understand that your equipment is only as reliable as the care it receives. This guide provides essential steps to maximize the service life and reliability of your fire hoses.

 • STEP 1

Regular visual inspections should be carried out. Technicians hold flashlights to carefully examine the surface of the water hose for any wear, cracks or bulges. Regularly repackage the hoses stored in compartments (for example, every 3 to 6 months) to prevent permanent creases and flat spots.

 • STEP 2

For pressure testing, technicians connect the water hose to the pressure testing equipment and monitor the pressure gauge to ensure that the water hose has no leakage at the specified pressure. Keep and maintain a log for each hose, recording its purchase date, each use, inspection and test results. This helps to track its history and retirement plans.

 • STEP 3

To clean the water hose, technicians use a low-pressure water gun to rinse the surface of the water hose to remove dirt and residues. Ensure the safety of the coupling, that the threads are not stripped and the washers are intact. Immediately rinse the hose with clean water after use to remove debris, mud, chemicals or salt water. Over time, these contaminants will degrade the inner liner and outer sheath.

 • STEP 4

To ensure proper drying, technicians hang the cleaned water hoses on dedicated racks to guarantee good ventilation and dryness. Dry the hose in a well-ventilated and cool place. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays can make rubber and fabrics brittle. Never store wet hoses! The moisture trapped inside can cause mold, thereby weakening the fabric and lining and leading to delamination.

 • STEP 5

Store properly. Keep the hose in a cool, dry and dark place. Extreme temperatures and humidity are harmful. Technicians can coil the dried water hose in an "8" shape and neatly place it on the storage rack. Designed to prevent sharp bending, crushing and pressure on the coupling.