Firefighter hoses
At Tecniman we supply firefighter and fire protection hoses, used to equip fire cabinets and for dewatering pumps. Firefighter and fire protection hoses can be rolled up flat to make them easier to handle and transport.

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Fire hoses: models, sizes and pressures

A fire hose, or firefighter hose, is a lay-flat hose made of rubber and textile fabric that carries water under pressure to the nozzle or equipment. Tecniman offers two models, Red lay-flat and Synthetic lay-flat, for fire protection systems, fire stations, civil construction and water transfer.

Red lay-flat and Synthetic lay-flat

ModelConstructionInside (mm)Pressure (bar)Temperature
Red lay-flatRed rubber with polyester textile reinforcement25 · 45 · 7040 to 18-30 to +80 °C
Synthetic lay-flatWhite synthetic fabric outside; rubber and synthetic materials inside25 to 20030 to 5-30 to +90 °C

The Red lay-flat is very light, resists abrasion and withstands both contact and radiant heat. The Synthetic lay-flat is very flexible and has an outer thread with a moisture-resistant treatment that gives it high abrasion resistance. Both are supplied in rolls of 30 to 60 m.

How to choose a firefighter hose

Start with the inside diameter, which must match the coupling and the equipment. In both models the working pressure falls as the diameter increases: the Red lay-flat goes from 40 bar at 25 mm to 18 bar at 70 mm, and the Synthetic lay-flat from 30 bar at 25 mm to 5 bar at 200 mm. Above 70 mm only the Synthetic lay-flat is available.

Frequently asked questions about fire hoses

What pressure can a fire hose withstand?

It depends on the model and the diameter. The Red lay-flat works at 40 bar at 25 mm, 21 bar at 45 mm and 18 bar at 70 mm. The Synthetic lay-flat ranges from 30 bar at 25 mm to 15 bar between 52 and 125 mm, 10 bar at 150 mm and 5 bar at 200 mm.

Which firefighter hose diameters are available?

The Red lay-flat is made in 25, 45 and 70 mm inside diameter. The Synthetic lay-flat comes in 17 sizes from 25 to 200 mm, including 32, 38, 45, 52, 70, 100 and 150 mm.

Which hose complies with UNE 23091-2A?

The Red lay-flat complies with the UNE 23091-2A standard. It is our model of maximum resistance and durability for fire-fighting systems.

Can they be used for anything other than fire-fighting?

Yes. The Red lay-flat is suitable for water transfer and for dewatering pumps, and the Synthetic lay-flat is also used in civil construction.

What is the difference between the Red lay-flat and the Synthetic lay-flat?

The red one is rubber with polyester reinforcement; it takes more pressure at the same diameter and resists radiant heat, and it is made in three sizes. The synthetic one has a white, moisture-treated fabric outer, withstands up to +90 °C and goes up to 200 mm in diameter.

To assemble them, see Barcelona couplings, Storz fittings, tips, nozzles and pumps and hoses for water.