Fire Hose Coupling-Type Machino
- Fire Hose Coupling-Type Machino is a rigid interlocking end-piece on fire hose; it is used for connecting hose to hydrants or fire engine pumps and other hose appliances (nozzles, wyes, etc)
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A wide of types are available as per the illustration below.The are all made of bronze and used for shipboard fire fighting
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Inspection & Maintenance
- After use flush with clean fresh water
- Inspect after use or at intervals of not greater than one month
- Check any release mechanism (e.g. the lugs on instantaneous couplings) for free movement
- Inspect the sealing rings
- Use lubricants as recommended by the manufacturer. For the bolt and spring in an instantaneous connection this may be lithium grease.
