Description
Drinking Water Bypass Hose, 2-1/2" ID, Double Jacket, Food Grade Polyurethane, Blue, MIL-H-24606B, 300 PSI, 50 Ft
When a water main shuts down for repairs or emergency isolation, a drinking water bypass hose maintains potable service to residents above ground. This Fire Hydrant Potable Water Hose threads directly onto hydrant outlets and delivers the higher flow volume that 2-1/2 inch potable water hose provides. Municipal utility crews, fire departments, and water main contractors use it for hydrant-to-hydrant bypass, tanker fill, and emergency drinking water distribution. The food grade potable water hose liner meets MIL-H-24606B for safe drinking water contact. Double jacket construction handles road crossings at 300 PSI, and five Canadian thread variants match provincial hydrants without adapters.
Specifications
| SKU (Default Variant) | G1942BP-250BAT50 |
|---|---|
| Hose Inside Diameter | 2-1/2" |
| Available Length | 50 ft assembly |
| Working Pressure | 300 PSI |
| Test Pressure | 600 PSI |
| Weight | 0.44 lb/ft |
| Bowl Size (Lay-Flat) | 3" |
| Tube Material | Food-grade polyurethane liner |
| Jacket Material | Double jacket, two layers woven polyester with blue polymer impregnation |
| Fittings | Fire hydrant threaded, pre-assembled |
| Thread Variants | BAT (BC/Alberta), CSA (Ontario), NS1 (Nova Scotia), QST (Quebec), WCT (Sask/Manitoba) |
| Hose Color | Blue |
| Certifications | UL Listed, NFPA Compliant |
| Standard | MIL-H-24606B (potable water hose) |
| Application | Water main bypass, tanker fill, temporary potable supply |
Key Features
- 2-1/2 inch inside diameter delivers higher flow volume for hydrant-to-hydrant bypass, tanker fill, and large-diameter temporary supply lines
- This fire hydrant potable water hose threads onto municipal hydrant outlets in BAT, CSA, NS1, QST, and WCT regional thread standards
- The food grade potable water hose liner meets MIL-H-24606B, tested for chemical extraction, taste, and odor to verify safe drinking water contact
- Double jacket construction with two layers of woven polyester and blue polymer impregnation resists abrasion from road crossings and construction traffic
- 300 PSI working pressure and 600 PSI test pressure for municipal water supply and pump discharge applications
- Blue color identifies this drinking water bypass hose as a potable line on the job site, preventing cross-contamination
- This hydrant threaded drinking water hose ships pre-assembled and lays flat for compact storage on utility trucks
- This potable water hose with fire hydrant fittings connects in the field without thread sealant, ready to deploy from the box
- Weighs 0.44 lb per foot uncoupled for manageable deployment from utility trucks and pump carts
- UL Listed and NFPA Compliant for Canadian and U.S. municipal procurement specifications
Applications
- Municipal utility crews connect this fire hydrant potable water hose between hydrants during water main repairs to maintain drinking water service.
- Fire department tanker operators fill trucks with this drinking water bypass hose at hydrant outlets and municipal fill stations.
- Water main contractors run this water main bypass hose as temporary potable supply during pipe replacement on larger service mains.
- Emergency response teams deploy this hydrant threaded drinking water hose to distribute safe water from hydrants after main breaks or contamination events.
- Water treatment plant operators use this 2-1/2 inch potable water hose between treatment stages and hydrant supply points during maintenance shutdowns.
How to Select the Right Fire Hydrant Thread Variant
Canadian fire hydrant outlets use province-specific thread standards. The correct thread must match the hydrant to form a watertight seal. When ordering this water main bypass hose, select the thread code that matches your local hydrant standard. Contact your water utility or fire department to confirm which thread your municipality uses.
Canadian Provincial Thread Reference
| Code | Region | Description | OD | Pitch (TPI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT | BC and Alberta | BCST British Columbia Standard Thread and AMA Alberta Mutual Aid combined | 2.990" | 8 |
| CSA | Ontario | Canadian Standards Association | 3.125" | 5 |
| NS1 | Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia Zone 1 | 3.234" | 5 |
| QST | Quebec | QST and QMT Quebec/Montreal combination thread | 3.031" | 7 |
| WCT | Saskatchewan and Manitoba | Western Canadian Fire Underwriters Association | 3.250" | 6 |
International Threaded Fitting Compatibility
| Region | Threaded Fitting Type | Compatible Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| North America | NST (NH) | Most municipal fire hydrants |
| United Kingdom | BSP | Standard fire brigade equipment |
| Australia/New Zealand | Storz | Industrial and firefighting use |
| Europe | DIN | Firefighting and industrial applications |
| Asia | JIS | Hydrant systems in various regions |
Buy Fire Hydrant Potable Water Hose Online from Cleanflow
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company stocks this hose in five Canadian regional thread variants and ships across Canada and the USA with free shipping on orders over $199. This potable water hose with fire hydrant fittings is available as a 50 ft pre-assembled drinking water bypass hose, ready to deploy. For a smaller diameter with quarter-turn forestry connections, see the 1-1/2" double jacket potable water hose with forestry fittings. For bulk hose without fittings, see the double jacket potable water hose (hose only, no ends).
Browse the fire hose and fittings collection for additional sizes, adapters, and nozzles. Email info@cleanflow.ca for questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Size Hose Do You Need for Water Main Bypass?
For service areas with multiple connections or mains larger than 4 inches, a 2-1/2 inch drinking water bypass hose delivers higher flow volume. A 1-1/2 inch hose handles smaller lines and portable operations. Municipal specifications often require a bypass pipe no smaller than the largest service line being fed.
How Do You Connect a Potable Water Hose to a Fire Hydrant?
Open the hydrant outlet cap and flush briefly to clear debris. Thread this hydrant threaded drinking water hose onto the outlet and tighten by hand or with a spanner wrench. Verify the thread variant matches the local hydrant standard. A backflow preventer is required by most municipal bypass specifications.
What Thread Type Do You Need for a Fire Hydrant Hose?
Fire hydrant thread types vary by Canadian province and are not interchangeable. Check the hydrant nameplate, ask your local water utility, or measure the outlet diameter and thread pitch to identify the standard. This hose is available in five regional variants. Order the code that matches your municipality.
What Is the Difference Between 2-1/2 and 1-1/2 Potable Water Hose?
The 2-1/2 inch potable water hose delivers higher flow volume for hydrant-to-hydrant bypass and tanker fill on larger mains. The 1-1/2 inch hose is lighter and connects with quarter-turn forestry fittings for portable operations. Choose by flow requirement and the type of fittings your equipment uses.
Do Fire Hydrant Hoses Need to Be Food Grade?
Any hose delivering drinking water from a fire hydrant must be a food grade potable water hose. Standard fire hose liners can leach chemicals into the water supply. MIL-H-24606B is the military standard that verifies the liner is safe for potable water contact. Most municipal bypass specifications require food-grade certification.
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