Red 3" Double Jacket Fire Hose NH (NST) Aluminum

The Red 3" Double Jacket Fire Hose NH (NST) Aluminum is one of the toughest hoses you can find.  The aluminum NH (NST) fittings are designed to fit fire hose threads.  If you're looking for the strongest best quality hose, this is the one.  It handles the highest working pressures and comes standard with a 10 year warranty.  Double layered hoses are used in fire departments and heavy duty industrial applications.

Specifications

Compatibility Overview

NH (NST) stands for National Hose (National Standard Thread). NH (NST) is a fire hose thread which is the most common fire hose fitting in the USA.  When dealing with NH (NST), you should remember a few simple rules:

• NH (NST) is only compatible with NH (NST) and will not fit straight pipe threads.
• USA fire hydrants usually are fitted with NH (NST) fittings.
• USA fire departments usually choose NH (NST) fittings.

Applications For Double Jacket Fire Hose

Professionals in the industry know they can count on double jacket fire hoses because they will pass all certification inspections and meet all requirements for safety.  If you have a tough job, you need a tough hose.  Polyester hoses are tightly woven and extensively treated to withstand the most heavy use with ease.  The lightweight, flexible, and abrasion resistant properties of hoses make it a popular choice for various industries:

• Fire Departments (Municipal • Structural • Volunteer • Forestry)
• Heavy Industrial Projects (Irrigation • Construction • Chemical • Oil • Manufacturing)
• Residential & Commercial (Fire Hydrants • Water Pumps • Drainage • Standpipes • Testing)
• Special Industry (Marine • Shipping • Mining • Military • Drilling • Decontamination)
• Government (Military • US Coast Guard • Infrastructure • National Parks)

Differences Between Single & Double Layered Fire Hoses

The difference between single and double jacket hoses is the layers.  Simply put, double the layers means double the strength and double the lifespan.  Single jacket hoses contain a single layered polyester jacket with a rubber liner, and a double jacket hose has an extra layer of polyester pulled over it making it double the thickness.  Both have their advantages. 

• Single jacket fire hoses are suitable when you need a lightweight and more economical hose.  The working pressure is 250 PSI.
• Double jacket fire hoses are built for long term heavy abrasion.  They have double the life of a single jacket hose and have an excellent working pressure of 400 PSI. 
• Both hoses have treated polyester materials which are 100% mildew & mold immune and will never require drying; pack them away wet.

Industry Standards & Features

If you're in heavy industry sector, this is the hose you're looking for.  Looking to pass inspections?  Our double jacket hoses meet all certification expectations:  NFPA, Underwriter Laboratories, Military Spec, Etc.   They meet and exceed all abrasion resistance, minimum burst pressure, and coupling requirements to be qualified for fire service.  There is no stronger or better hose than a polyester double jacket fire hose.  The professionals are always looking for these heavy duty double jacket hoses because they know it will get the job done.  Always 100% made in the USA.

Spray Nozzle Compatibility

The 3" hose size is compatible with 2-1/2" spray nozzles when adapted down the a simple female to male reducer.  Whether you're doing industrial wash down or structural firefighting this hose is compatible with all types of nozzles.  Typical fire hose nozzles are made with 1-1/2" NPSH or NH (NST) threads, and will fit directly onto the male end of the fire or discharge hose.  Refer to the chart below for a list of commonly manufactured nozzles.