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Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co. Chief 4000-27 Playpipe Nozzle
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Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co. Chief 4000-27 Playpipe Nozzle
Category
Agriculture and Environment
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Regulative & Protective T&E - Protective Devices - Device, Fire Protection - Nozzle, Fire Hose
Object Origin
Manufacturer:
Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Incorporated
Date Manufactured:
2009
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Black metal body with a silver metal open/close handle and two (2) curved black foam-covered handles that are about two thirds (2/3) of the length of the body. Black directional sticker with silver text and yellow arrows is in the center of the body. The ends of the body are alternate threaded female and male for attachement. Black hook with a ninety degree bend at the rear of the body, between the two handles.
Materials:
metal
Marks: On sticker: "CLOSE/ OPEN AND CLOSE/ VALVE SLOWLY/ TO PREVENT/ WATER HAMMER/ OPEN" On silver handle: "OPEN/ CLOSE"
Measurements: Object:
Height: 11 in, Width: 12 in, Depth: 6.25 in
Weight: 5.8 lbs
Credit
Museum Purchase, 2009.12.2
Display Status
On Exhibit
Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co. Chief 4000-27 Playpipe Nozzle
About: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co. Chief 4000-27 Playpipe Nozzle
About: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co. Chief 4000-27 Playpipe Nozzle
This modern-day brass playpipe from the Elkhart Brass Company is used to connect the end of a fire hose with the nozzle and features a silver metal bail to control the flow of water through the pipe. Invented in the late nineteenth century, the playpipe has evolved from being part of general firefighting equipment to a tool that allows firefighters to measure and compare the pressure of flowing liquid coming out of the hydrants and fire hoses.
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