Fire Hose Coupling Compatibility: Global Thread Standards Explained

There is no time to lose when it comes to fighting fires. And that, she adds, is why everything has to be perfect in a firefighter’s gear – especially the hoses. Imagine a firefighter who can’t hook up his hose to the water source that will allow him to put out the fire because the threads don’t fit. As a business (we are called Longtao), we can relate to this issue. We ensure that fire hose couplings are uniform all over the world, so that when it comes to the life-or-death task of fighting a fire, our firefighters don’t miss a beat. 

Knowing the Fire Hose Coupling Connection Types  

It’s no small thing that fire hose couplings always link up no matter which part of the world you happen to be in. If it doesn’t, water can’t run through the hose to put out the fire. That can be really problematic in an emergency. At Longtao, we are dedicated to producing couplings that are in conformance with various international standards. It would be a little bit like dictating that the puzzle piece from the local store has to be the same size no matter where you buy a puzzle. 

An Overview of The Thread Standards World-Wide for Hose Couplings of Fire Hoses 

Types There are many different kinds of threads used in fire hose couplings around the world. For instance, in the US, it is common to use something called "NST" or "NH" threads. In the UK, they are simply “BSP” threads. They don't look at all alike, and they have nothing to do with one another. At Longtao, we research all these kinds and produce adapters that can transfer between them. This means firefighters from anywhere can employ any hose they might come upon. 

Understanding The Confusing World Of Coupling For Fire Hose Compatibility

It may be somewhat difficult to identify which hoses are to be connected with which couplings. This is the reason why we provide guides at Longtao and tools to enable fire departments to understand which products will be compatible with equipment that they have already. We also show them how to use adapters in order to fit various threads together. It is more or less like educating a person in how to program a universal remote to operate with any television. 

Effect of Various Thread Standards on Functional Fittings of Fire Hose

If a fire hose coupling isn’t congruent with a coupling at a hydrant or fire hose nozzle, water can leak out or the hose can even blow apart. This is a waste of water, and it actually may also result in less water reaching the fire. Longtao couplings are made to fit tight and secure, no leaking, and the water can be used in full content to extinguish fire. 

Fitting to Global Thread Standard for Fire Service Couplings

At Longtao, that means ensuring that regardless of where the fire hose is from, it can attach, fast and securely, to water sources anywhere in the world. As new standards rise, we continue to update our products, and always test them to ensure they work in the real world. Firefighters have a rough job, and by ensuring that they can always attach the ends of their hoses, we free them up to do the work that saves people and property.