Description
Blue MIL-H-24606B Fire Hose Rated for Drinking Water Contact
Product Overview
This is a blue potable water fire hose with a food-grade polyurethane inner tube rated for drinking water contact under MIL-H-24606B. The double jacket cover is two layers of woven polyester yarn with blue polymer impregnation for abrasion resistance when the hose is dragged across pavement or rough ground. Available in 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" inside diameters, sold per foot or in rolls. No couplings are included; order fittings separately or replace the hose on assemblies you already own.
Sizes and Ordering
|
Size |
Sold as |
Weight |
Bowl size (lay-flat) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1-1/2" I.D. |
Per foot or 100 ft roll |
0.35 lb/ft |
1-15/16" |
|
2-1/2" I.D. |
Per foot or 25 ft coil |
0.44 lb/ft |
3" |
To order a custom length, select the per-foot option and set the quantity to the number of feet needed.
Key Features and Benefits
- Food-grade polyurethane tube rated for potable water use.
- Double jacket polyester cover, blue polymer impregnated for abrasion resistance.
- 300 PSI working pressure. 600 PSI test pressure.
- Blue color identifies the hose as a potable water line on the job site.
- 1-1/2" I.D. at 0.35 lb/ft. Standard roll: 100 ft.
- 2-1/2" I.D. at 0.44 lb/ft. Standard coil: 25 or 50 ft.
- Hose only. No couplings, adapters, or fittings included.
Applications
- Municipal water main bypass. Connect residents to a temporary potable water supply while the main line is under repair or replacement.
- Tanker fill from fire hydrants. Run a drinking-water-safe line from a hydrant to a water tanker for potable water delivery.
- Emergency relief and field supply. Deploy high-volume drinking water lines for disaster relief, field camps, or temporary facilities.
- Ship supply and dock service. Feed potable water from a shore connection or dock standpipe to a vessel.
Potable Water vs Regular Fire Hose
Both hoses share the same double jacket polyester cover and 300 PSI working pressure. The difference is the inner tube.
- Potable water fire hose (this product). Food-grade polyurethane tube. Blue cover. Meets MIL-H-24606B for drinking water contact. Choose this hose when the water it carries must be safe for drinking or food preparation.
- Double jacket industrial fire hose. Rubber tube. Roughly half the cost per foot. Choose the industrial version for washdown, firefighting, and other applications where drinking water safety is not required.
Specifications
|
Specification |
1-1/2" |
2-1/2" |
|---|---|---|
|
Hose type |
Double-Jacket Potable Water |
Double-Jacket Potable Water |
|
Inner tube |
Food-grade polyurethane |
Food-grade polyurethane |
|
Cover |
Two layers polyester yarn, blue polymer impregnation |
Two layers polyester yarn, blue polymer impregnation |
|
Color |
Blue |
Blue |
|
Hose I.D. |
1-1/2" |
2-1/2" |
|
Bowl size (lay-flat) |
1-15/16" |
3" |
|
Working pressure |
300 PSI |
300 PSI |
|
Test pressure |
600 PSI |
600 PSI |
|
Weight |
0.35 lb/ft |
0.44 lb/ft |
|
Standard length |
100 ft |
25 or 50 ft |
|
Standard |
MIL-H-24606B |
MIL-H-24606B |
|
Application |
Industrial, Forestry |
Industrial, Forestry |
|
Couplings included |
None |
None |
|
Sold as |
Per foot or 100 ft roll |
Per foot or 25 ft coil |
Buy Potable Water Fire Hose Online from Cleanflow
Potable water fire hose is available by the foot or in rolls from Cleanflow in Winnipeg. Since 2001, Cleanflow Utility Supply Company has delivered water supply hose and fittings to municipalities, utilities, and industrial operations across Canada and the USA. Free shipping applies to most orders over $199. Exchanges are accepted within 30 days of purchase under the Cleanflow refund policy. For questions, email info@cleanflow.ca.
Browse fire hose and fittings for the couplings, assemblies, and nozzles on the rest of the line.
Related Hose and Fittings
- Brass NPSH male long shank couplings. Thread these onto the hose ends to connect to NPSH valves, nozzles, and other hose lines.
- 1-1/2" potable water hose assemblies with forestry fittings. The same hose, pre-assembled with instantaneous forestry couplings and ready to deploy.
- 2-1/2" potable water hose assemblies with fire hydrant fittings. The same hose, pre-assembled with fire hydrant thread fittings for hydrant-to-tanker fill lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "hose only, no ends" mean?
The hose ships without couplings, adapters, or fittings of any kind. Both ends are bare. Order fittings separately and install them to match the thread standard at the site. This option suits crews who need a custom length or who already have fittings on hand.
What is the difference between a potable water fire hose and regular fire hose?
The difference is the inner tube. A potable water fire hose has a food-grade polyurethane tube that keeps the water safe for drinking. Regular industrial fire hose has a rubber tube that is not rated for drinking water contact. Both hose types share the same double jacket polyester cover and 300 PSI working pressure.
What is MIL-H-24606B?
MIL-H-24606B is a US military specification that sets material, construction, and performance requirements for hose used in potable water service. A hose manufactured to this standard uses tube materials rated for contact with drinking water.
What size potable water fire hose do I need?
The 1-1/2" hose weighs 0.35 lb/ft and suits smaller tanker fills, residential water main bypass lines, and runs where the hose must be carried by hand. The 2-1/2" hose weighs 0.44 lb/ft and delivers higher flow volume for hydrant-to-tanker fills, larger water main bypass runs, and fixed supply lines.
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