Forestry Instantaneous Nylon Water Thief with Garden Hose Outlet

Forestry Instantaneous Nylon Water Thief with Instantaneous Couplings

The Forestry Instantaneous Nylon Water Thief is a lightweight, high-visibility firefighting accessory designed to quickly add a garden hose outlet to an existing forestry hose line. Featuring 1-1/2" forestry instantaneous quick-connect couplings on both ends and a standard garden hose thread (GHT) outlet, this water thief provides a fast and convenient way to supply water for spot fires, mop-up operations, and other low-volume firefighting tasks.

Constructed from durable yellow nylon for excellent visibility in wooded and brush environments, the water thief is easy to locate when deployed on the fire line. Its interchangeable forestry instantaneous couplings connect with a simple quarter-turn, allowing rapid installation without the need to match male and female fittings.

Whether extinguishing hot spots, supplying a booster hose, or supporting overhaul operations, the Forestry Instantaneous Nylon Water Thief is an essential addition to any wildland firefighting hose system.

Key Features

Adds a Convenient Garden Hose Outlet

Provides a standard garden hose thread (GHT) connection, allowing a garden hose to be quickly connected to an existing forestry hose line.

Forestry Instantaneous Couplings

Equipped with 1-1/2" forestry instantaneous quick-connect fittings that connect with a simple quarter-turn for fast deployment.

Lightweight Nylon Construction

Manufactured from rugged nylon to provide excellent durability while minimizing weight for easier transport and handling.

High-Visibility Yellow Finish

Bright yellow construction makes the water thief easy to locate in forest, brush, and wildfire environments.

Ideal for Mop-Up Operations

Allows crews to quickly add a secondary water outlet for extinguishing spot fires, hot spots, and overhaul work without interrupting the primary hose line.

Specifications

Applications

The Forestry Instantaneous Nylon Water Thief is ideal for:

• Wildland firefighting
• Forestry fire suppression
• Spot fire control
• Mop-up operations
• Overhaul operations
• Fire line water distribution
• Municipal and provincial forestry departments
• Emergency response teams

Why Choose a Forestry Water Thief?

A water thief allows firefighters to add a convenient garden hose connection anywhere along a forestry hose line without rebuilding the water delivery system. This provides greater flexibility for controlling small flare-ups, extinguishing hot spots, and performing detailed mop-up work while maintaining water flow through the main attack line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a water thief used for?

A water thief adds an additional outlet to an existing hose line, allowing crews to connect a garden hose for spot fire suppression, mop-up, and overhaul operations.

What type of hose connections does it use?

It features 1-1/2" forestry instantaneous quick-connect couplings, which connect using a simple quarter-turn and do not require separate male and female fittings.

What type of outlet does it provide?

The auxiliary outlet uses a standard garden hose thread (GHT) connection.

Why is the body yellow?

The bright yellow nylon construction improves visibility, making the water thief easier to locate in forested and brush-covered environments.

Is this intended for wildland firefighting?

Yes. The Forestry Instantaneous Nylon Water Thief is specifically designed for wildland and forestry firefighting, particularly for spot fires, mop-up, and overhaul operations where a secondary water outlet is beneficial.