Linecage
The Rice Hydro Linecage is a patented safety and hose securing device to securely anchor hose being tested. Designed by a Fire Captain, with the safety and wellbeing of his fellow firefighters in mind. The design was prompted by a close call that ended luckily in only minor injuries for the two fire fighters in his department, it could have been much worse.
The Linecgae is virtually indestructible, with a heavy gauge welded steel frame, with multiple locking holes to accommodate various hose sizes. Locking hitch pins and quick links to secure hoses and anchor device during testing. US Patent # 7,905,455
• Meets NFPA 1962 7-6.2.6 requirements (Securing and Anchoring fire hose while testing)
• Heavy gauge welded steel frame with powder coated finish
• Locking hitch pins enclose and secure hose to Linecage
• Quick links installed for quick and easy ANCHORING of Linecage
• Safely limits the mobility of line when rupture occurs
• Designed with multiple locking holes to accommodate various hose sizes
• Stops a burst or ruptured line from retracting beyond the Linecage
• Should be placed approximately 2 feet from the distal end of hose line