Fire-Stream Tables: For Use of the Inspectors of the Associated Factory Mutual Insurance Companies (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Ripley Freeman

9780260773036: Fire-Stream Tables: For Use of the Inspectors of the Associated Factory Mutual Insurance Companies (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260773034 ISBN 13: 9780260773036

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Fire-Stream Tables: For Use of the Inspectors of the Associated Factory Mutual Insurance Companies is a practical reference that translates early experiments into usable fire‑scene guidance.

It focuses on how different hoses, nozzles, and hydrants affect water delivery and jet height, helping inspectors estimate reliable pump output and effective streams.

This edition presents carefully tested tables and notes on measurement methods, with an emphasis on real‑world conditions. It explains how to account for hose length, smoothness, and pressure readings to avoid common errors in fire protection planning.

Clear tables showing gallons per minute for different hose and nozzle combinations
Practical guidance on measuring pressure and estimating jet height under varying conditions
Explanations of how hose quality and length influence discharge and reach
Cautions about using hydrants and gauges to obtain accurate, actionable data

Ideal for professionals who inspect fire protection systems, this edition supports safer, better‑informed decisions in routine field work.

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