Snap-Tite 8T Hose
LIGHTWEIGHT POLYESTER DOUBLE JACKET HOSE
Versatility meets rugged dependability: 8T hose is a double jacket municipal-grade fire hose that incorporates a lightweight polyurethane liner for added strength, but with no added bulk to weigh you down. It meets all the requirements of NFPA 1961 standard, and with the Dura-Cote™ protective treatment, it is an exceptional value with industry-leading abrasion and puncture resistance, and an extended service life.
Dura-Cote™ protective treatment extends the life of the hose, greatly increases abrasion, heat, flame and petrochemical resistance while virtually eliminating water pick- up. When treated, 8T is protected from mildew and no drying is required
Construction
• Polyester Double Jacket
• Polyurethane Inner Liner
• Durable and high-quality, double jacket, municipal fire hose
• Made from 100% high tensile strength ring-spun polyester yarn along with a lining of thermoplastic polyurethane for reduced weight while remaining kink resistant.
• Flexible. Remains flexible to temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C)
• Designed to totally eliminate deterioration by ozone.
• Polyurethane lining material meets NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for drinking water
• Can be used as a hydrant or water main bypass in an emergency situation.
• Certified and manufactured in accordance with NFPA 1961 Standard, latest edition within our ISO-9001 certified quality assurance system.
Rugged Durability
Standard Dura-Cote™ protective treatment greatly increases abrasion, heat, flame and petrochemical resistance while virtually eliminating water pick-up. The coating protects from mildew and no drying is required.
Temperature Range: -40° to 150°F (-40° to 65°C)
Hose Lengths: 50 ft. and 100 ft. Contact Us to discuss custom lengths.
Standard Hose Colors: Yellow, Red, Blue, Orange, Green, White.
Special Order Hose Colors: Tan and Purple (200 ft. min. qty. same color)
Couplings:
• Aluminum Rocker Lug - NH/NST thread
• IPT thread is available for rocker lug threaded couplings. Contact Us for pricing.
Customized Hose Stenciling:
• Standard stenciling of hose is per NFPA 1961 (mfg, country origin, month & year of mfg.and service test psi)
• Custom stencils in addition to NFPA stenciling available
• Custom stencils (max. 25 characters at 2 places on hose). No additional charge
• Longer and/or more frequent custom stenciling available. Contact Us for pricing.
| SNAP-TITE - 8t HOSE SPECIFICATIONS | |||||||
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HOSE SIZE |
COUPLING SIZE |
COUPLING MATERIAL |
SERVICE TEST |
PROOF TEST |
BURST |
WEIGHT (50 FT. COUPLED) |
FLAT WIDTH |
| Inches | Inches | PSI | PSI | PSI | Pounds | Inches | |
| 1.5" | 1.5" NH | Aluminum | 400 | 800 | 1,200 | 14 | 2.8" |
| 1.75" | 1.5" NH | Aluminum | 400 | 800 | 1,200 | 15 | 3.2" |
| 2.5" | 2.5" NH | Alum. or Brass | 400 | 800 | 1,200 | 28 | 4.5" |
| 3" | 2.5" NH | Aluminum | 400 | 800 | 1,200 | 36 | 5.25" |
View Snap-Tite 8T Fire Hose Data Sheet [PDF]
Note:
As per NFPA 1961 – The service test pressure is to be 10% greater than the “normal highest operating pressure” at which the hose is expected to be used.
SHIPPING NOTE: Due to the size/weight and potential large quantity orders of this product shipping will be quoted on a per order basis. You may complete your order online, however there will be no shipping charges displayed at checkout. A First Out Rescue specialist will contact you to provide you with the final cost for your order including freight charges and to make delivery arrangements.