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BS 6391:1983

Superseded

Superseded

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Specification for non-percolating layflat delivery hoses and hose assemblies for fire fighting purposes

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

28-02-2009

Superseded by

BS 6391:2009

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-10-1983

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Types
4 Construction
5 Dimensions
6 Mass
7 Type tests
8 Production test
9 Hose assemblies
10 Marking
Appendices
A Recommendations for pressure testing of hoses in
    service
B Method of test for dimensional stability
C Method of test for leakage or damage in kinked test
    piece under pressure
D Method of test for adhesion
E Method of test for moisture absorption
F Method of test for heat resistance
G Method of test for abrasion resistance
H Method of test for ozone resistance
J Method of test for security of couplings in hose
    assemblies
Tables
1 Bore
2 Mass per unit length
3 Abrasion resistance
Figures
1 A flaked hose
2 Typical apparatus for the adhesion test
3 Typical layout of apparatus for the abrasion
    resistance test

Three types of hoses, supplied with or without fitted couplings.

Committee
FSH/17
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 42-19/2(1978) (08/2003) Supersedes 81/53182 DC and 85/39991 DC (09/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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08/30176707 DC : DRAFT APR 2008 BS 336 - SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE HOSE COUPLINGS AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
BS 8469:2007 Personal protective equipment for firefighters. Assessment of ergonomic performance and compatibility. Requirements and test methods
DEFSTAN 42-34/2(1997) : 1997 EXTINGUISHERS, FIRE, WHEELED TYPE - 90 LITRE FOAM, AIR TRANSPORTABLE/GROUND USE

BS 871:1981 Specification for abrasive papers and cloths
BS 903-A43:1982 Methods of testing vulcanized rubber. Determination of resistance to ozone cracking (static strain test)
BS 5173-102.1(1985) : LATEST METHODS OF TEST FOR RUBBER AND PLASTICS HOSES AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES - HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TESTS - HYDROSTATIC TESTS
BS 5173-101.1(1985) : AMD 7519 METHODS OF TEST FOR RUBBER AND PLASTICS HOSES AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES - DETERMINATION OF DIMENSIONS - MEASUREMENT OF DIMENSIONS (EXCLUDING LENGTH)

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