[quote name='Frank B' date='28 January 2010 - 12:34 PM' timestamp='1264698841' post='360898']
Also, the large diameter hose made the use of two piece engine companys unnecessary, back in the day of 2 1/2" - 3 1/2" hose a secound engine was required to give a presure boost to the recieving truck. Interesting to note that 5" hose was available in Europe way back in the 1950's (I read this somewhere)
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Well, in Baltimore County you must carry a 4 way valve on your 5" if you are one the cos. carrying 5". All the career wagons carry 4'. Squirrels carry either 4" or 5".
Also, the large diameter hose made the use of two piece engine companys unnecessary, back in the day of 2 1/2" - 3 1/2" hose a secound engine was required to give a presure boost to the recieving truck. Interesting to note that 5" hose was available in Europe way back in the 1950's (I read this somewhere)
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Well, in Baltimore County you must carry a 4 way valve on your 5" if you are one the cos. carrying 5". All the career wagons carry 4'. Squirrels carry either 4" or 5".