Connect your hose to any fire hydrant or water source with a corresponding adapter, also known as a fitting.

Ideal for fire departments, as well as industrial workplaces and residential settings, adapters create a secure connection between a fire hose and a pipe, hydrant or ball shutoff with a different diameter or thread. To quickly deliver water and extinguish the blaze, turn to Fire Safety USA for all standard fire hose adapter configurations.

Types of Fire Hose Adapters

Fire hose fittings include the following combinations:

• Double female adapters feature a swivel, ball bearing design made of metal.
• Double male adapters are a rigid metal connector.
• Male to female adapters feature a rigid or swivel configuration made of metal.
• Storz adapters are known as a sexless coupling or fitting. Rather than adapt an existing thread, each has a screw-on design that attaches to a pipe, hydrant or other water source with an identical diameter. Due to this format, fire departments typically use four- or five-inch Storz adapters.
• Hazmat adapters convert a single male thread into two male garden hose thread connectors, each equipped with a separate shut-off valve. These adapters are ideal for hazmat and cleaning operations.

Fire Hydrant Adapter Operation

Fire hydrant adapters help you aim your hose toward flames at varying angles. Made of aluminum or brass, adapters operate through one of the following mechanisms:

• Rigid: A rigid fire hose adapter performs exactly as it sounds. Once installed and secured, this adapter remains in place without allowing for any degree of rotation and has a lower chance of breaking or loosening in the field.
• Swivel: When you're spraying water over a wider area, swivel adapters allow for some rotational movement. The design also benefits the hose, reducing risks of bunching, water restriction and strained material.
• Short-shank: This type of adapter fits inside the hose to connect it with a pipe or equipment providing a suction motion to move and divert water. These factors make it ideal for various low-pressure applications.
• Ball valve: These adapters include a handle for quickly and efficiently controlling water flow through the hose.

Along with adapter operation, material also needs to be taken into consideration. Aluminum adapters are lighter and provide some corrosion resistance. Brass also withstands corrosion while holding up to long-term wear.

Order Fire Hose Fittings and Adapters From Fire Safety USA

For your fire department, commercial workplace or residential community, make sure you have all essential fire hose adapters on hand. Browse all formats today before placing an order online, through our call center or via our direct fax line.