The process for replacing the ball seat and clapper seal on your Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve is easy! Tools Needed: 1/8” Allen Wrench 3/32” Allen Wrench 5/32” Allen Wrench Pointed seal pick 1.25” Combination Wrench or Crescent Wrench Light Grease Changing the Ball Seat: Using your 1/8” allen wrench, back out the set […]
Are you evaluating new firefighting nozzles for your crew? Are you completing NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) tests on your nozzles? When you do either of these activities, you know that having the best, most accurate information is necessary. You’ve probably heard someone mention the use of a pressure gauge and water flow meter for […]
At some point in your firefighting career, you will need to choose a new intake valve. Whether you are spec’ing one for a new apparatus, selecting a replacement for an old intake valve, or deciding to upgrade, it is important that you fully evaluate your options. As you work through the choices you will be […]
Our Jumbo Low Profile Ball Intake Valve is a great option for fire departments searching for a high-capacity intake valve. Large Flow Capacity The Jumbo Low Profile Ball Intake Valve has a 5.25” waterway which gives you high flow with minimal friction loss whether you are operating from a draft or pressurized water source. Swivel […]
When you are considering a new intake valve, you may be tempted to choose based on the price alone. This may mean you choose a smaller waterway or a different style of valve than we would typically recommend. Generally, we recommend choosing your intake valve based on the criteria in this article. However, we recognize […]
If you are evaluating intake valves you are going to need to decide on the type of elbow you want. One possibility is a detent elbow. You may be wondering what a detent elbow is and what the potential benefits are. In this article we will go over what a detent elbow is, how it […]
If you are evaluating intake valves, you may wonder if a pressure relief valve is needed. You may not be sure if your department really needs one or how to decide. There may be differing opinions within your department. Overall, the decision to get a pressure relief valve or not depends a lot on department […]
Getting water to the fire in the fastest way possible is arguably one of the most important tactics on the fire ground aside from preservation of life. That’s why the fire service is so passionate about their nozzle selection. Your nozzle is the first line of defense in saving lives and protecting property for the majority […]
As you assess firefighting equipment for your fire station you will likely see mention of quarter turn and slow close valves. These valve control styles might be options on hydrant valves, intake valves, or other appliances you evaluate. You might be wondering what the difference between the two is and which one is right […]
When you want to understand how much water your pump can move, it’s important to have a solid understanding of what a pump rating actually is and how it’s determined. Let’s dive in. Pump Rating Conditions One really important thing to understand about pump ratings is that they are determined under very specific conditions. […]
Industrial facilities and refineries have a unique set of needs when it comes to water flow. For you, fire suppression means using a high volume of water to mitigate damage and minimize loss. The intake valves you use need to be reliable and ready to be an intake or discharge as they’re used on apparatus, […]
When choosing an intake valve for your department, you want to do it right and select the best for your needs. So, are you considering all the variables you need to? We’ve compiled a list of the five most common mistakes we see departments make when they choose one of our Ball Intake Valves. This […]
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