When a fire starts or extends into a confined space such as an attic or basement. Many departments enter that space through scuttle doors or pull ceiling and advance nozzles into the area. With much thought to firefighter safety and extinguishment, the AFAST GROUP was born. Our system allows departments to use less water and keep the firefighter safe from entering a confined space.
The AFAST-1 system comprises a high-flow valve assembly with all American made components and has a full 1-1/2 inch waterway. The pistol grip handle is aluminum and is removable, it has 1-1/2″ NST or NPSH threads on both ends. The shut-off bail is high strength steel and a full 1-1/2 inch opening. The pipe is schedule 40 aluminum and the nozzle tip is machined from billet brass and drilled and machined by hand. Flow tests show between 150 and 230 gallons per minute flow, depending on engine pressure, hose length, and type.
The AFAST-5 system comprises a high-flow valve assembly with all American made components and has a full 1-1/2 inch waterway. The pipe is schedule 40 aluminum and the nozzle tip is machined from billet brass and drilled and machined using precision CNC machining. Flow tests show between 150 and 230 gallons per minute flow, depending on engine pressure, hose length, and type.
The nozzle assembly is 34 inches in length, and mates to a 1-1/2″ NST or NPSH male fitting.
These nozzles will attach to your existing 2.5 gallon pressurized water can hoses, or thread onto your wildland pump can applicator assembly. The model 9-A comes complete with brass barb assembly for inserting in the applicator hose (clamp not included). We can also supply a new hose with tip installed (contact your dealer). The model 9-B has internal female threads for installing on your hand pump applicator assembly.