History of the Low Pressure Fog Nozzle (Episode #73)

What came first? The 100 psi or 50 psi fog nozzle? Dave Fornell has the answer that might surprise everyone as he takes a deep dive into the history of the low pressure fog nozzle. We kick off Season 3 of Brass Tacks Hard Facts with the evolution of some of our modern attack nozzles and how the 50 psi fog nozzle came to be.
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[@brianreilly7079]

I don't comment often, but having recently switched our entire department from 100 psi fogs to low pressure nozzles I feel the need to say that the hose selection is critical on low pressure hand lines. Standard mid-grade 1.5/1.75 double-jacketed hose doesn't do well without a lot of residual pressure. You'll want something like Combat Ready or TRU-ID hose to make the low pressure lines safe and effective. We use Key Hose, but there are probably similarly engineered "kink resistant" hoses from other brands.

[@lieuonl72]

Dave Fornell…Wow !! Great nozzle history piece.

[@timothybullard5161]

Good night, there's nothing new under the sun. Thanks Dave!