Fire hose reels are usually located next to exits of buildings and are sited to enable coverage of the entire floor of a building. They are only suitable for use on Class A fires (paper, wood, rubbish and plastics).
They are designed to deliver, as a minimum, 0.33L of water per second, providing a high volume of extinguishment to the site of a fire. A control nozzle attached to the end of the hose enables the operator to control the direction and flow of water to the fire.
As the hose reel is connected to the mains water it means that there is a continuous supply of water.
Fire Safe ANZ carries out all fire hose reel testing according to AS 1851.14.
Frequently encountered faults
Fire Safe ANZ are always available to assist with any faults and issues that can happen with fire safety equipment. Faults that can be experienced with fire hose reels can include but are not limited to the following:
- Misuse
- A Leaking hose
- A broken nozzle
- Lack of maintenance
Contact Fire Safe ANZ to discuss with one of our fire safety consultants on how a fire hose reel can be installed and maintained as a fire protection solution for your buildings protection