Sunday, May 8, 2016

Facts To Know Concerning Fire Hose Testing

By Martha Patterson


Tests done on hose fire is a dangerous task therefore it calls for specialist to carry out this activity which requires the use of right procedure and tools. Lack of knowledge and failure to follow necessary procedure most often results to destruction of property and at times it can results to body injuries. The rubber manufactures association advocates for testing methods which are laid down. There are various methods which hose fire hose testing can be done.

Hydrostatic pressure test are used in checking on the weaknesses of the fire pipes. When destructive trials are conducted then it demands the use of short specimen on the pipes. This trial basically involves destroying the pipe being checked. Recording of pressure which makes the pipe to burst is normally recorded. In order to determine the weakest points in the pipe then hold test is usually recommended.

Non destructive method is actually useful if one considers conducting trials on the entire pipe. This is useful method since it reveals the weak points on the pipe which cannot be actually seen if naked eyes were used in examination. When using the specified pressure method, it is advisable to make sure that the hydro static pressure used in the trials is actually less than the pressure exerted above. It is actually advisable to regulate pressure so as to make sure that the deteriorating stresses which mostly weaken the pipe is managed.

In determination whether there is a likelihood that the pipe would develop a weakness in any given time hold test is necessary. The length of the pipe and the amount of pressure applied is recorded. After about thirty minutes the pressure which was exerted is released. The length is then taken which is then termed as original length.

If the damages are beyond repair then such machine should not be used in carrying out the exercise. Also checking on the leakages of pressure leak integrity on the machine is necessary. This ensures that the pressurized outlet side together with all the components associated with it are free from leakages.

The time required to carry out the entire process basically depends on the capacity which the engine carries. The time to complete the entire process also depends on the availability of water and also the working environment. Mostly the entire process basically takes a maximum of three hours. It is advisable to test new hosepipes before subjecting them to any working condition.

When a company is hired to perform this pipe check up then they are needed to issue summary of their report in a hard copy document, completion certificate together with complete inventory in a CD. Proper pipe check up requires accurate, efficient and safe special equipment required for the entire exercise.

The time required to train staff members of any company on successful examination method has been a great challenge. Apart from training additional strain actually arises when testing fire hose and ground ladders. There are companies which actually do this examination work at a fee.




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