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The 5P™ Hose
5P™
Strong, Value-Priced Firefighting Solution
Polyester single jacket EPDM rubber lined hose
The super-duty 5P™ is an excellent all-around performer: Strong, flexible, and ideally suited for all exterior and interior firefighting applications. It delivers medium pressure and high-end performance at a value price point. 5P™ is a polyester single jacket hose with a rugged Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber liner that can handle most fluids, including some petrochemicals. It boasts a maximum operating pressure of 250 psi (1723 kPa) and can be enhanced with optional Dura-Cote™ treatment for a higher level of abrasion resistance.
Features & Benefits
- Single jacket, polyester, EPDM rubber lined hose.
- Optional Dura-Cote™ protective treatment.
- Hose remains flexible at temperatures as low as -40ÆF (-40ÆC) and is resistant to ozone and oxidation.
- Available with aluminum or brass couplings.
- Designed for the following applications: General industrial and construction use; discharge hose; in-plant fire protection; wash down and maintenance.
- 1-1/2” and 2-1/2” sizes are UL, ULC, and FM certified.
Hose Sizing and Testing Standards
For specific data, please view and download the technical data sheet.
Strong, but Flexible:
- Industrial
- UL/ULC and FM Certified.
- USA Made
- 1-year warranty
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