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Braided Flexible Hose Round Duct

Our braided flexible sprinkler hoses for industrial ducts are available with either a 1/2″ or 1″ outlet, and in three different lengths: 30″, 47″ and 67″. These hoses have a maximum temperature rating of 225°F and a maximum pressure rating of 175 psi.

-Stainless Steel 304 (Tube and Nipples)
-FM Approved

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Models

  • Part #Description
    KFDS-01AIndustrial Duct, Braided Flexible Fire Sprinkler Drop, 1/2″ x 30″
    KFDS-02AIndustrial Duct, Braided Flexible Fire Sprinkler Drop, 1/2″ x 47″
    KFDS-03AIndustrial Duct, Braided Flexible Fire Sprinkler Drop, 1/2″ x 67″

Technical Data

BRAIDED FLEXIBLE SPRINKLER DROPS APPLIANCE STANDARDS

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
NFPA 13: Standard for installation of sprinkler systems
NFPA 13D: Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in one and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes
NFPA 13R: Standard for installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height
NFPA 13 Section 9.2.1.3.3.3: Hangers are not required for flexible connections as long as the length does not exceed 6 ft.

Factory Mutual (FM), FM Class No. 1637:
Approved standard for flexible sprinkler hose with threaded end fittings

ROUND DUCT APPLICATION

SQUARE DUCT APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Lengths Available30″, 47″,  and 67″
ConnectionInlet – 1″
Outlet – 1/2″

MATERIALS

Hose/BraidStainless Steel 304
FlangeABS (Duct)
Tube & NipplesStainless Steel 304
O-RingEPDM 

TECHNICAL DATA

Hose TypeBraided
Max. Temperature 225°F
Max. Pressure174 psig
Min. Bend Radius*8″
K-Factor (1/2″ Outlet)5.6

*Do not bend within 2.25″ from connection nuts

FRICTION LOSS DATA

Model#LengthOutlet SizeMax.# of 90° BendsEquivalent Length of 1″ Sch. 40 Pipe in ft.
EFDS-01A30″1/2″18.7′
EFDS-02A47″1/2″316.7′
EFDS-03A67″1/2″422.5′
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