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Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co Fire Hose Nozzle

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Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co Fire Hose 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

Patent Date:

August 7, 1917

Place of Production:

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Smooth brass nozzle with a brass handle (bail) and a wider black rubber tip. Nozzle body narrows before the rubber tip and includse multiple rings before meeting on/off valve area in which the bail connects to the body on either side. The bottom ring (attachment point) is about the same size as the rubber tip. Various areas of text including on bail and on attachment ring. Logo of a stag head in heart is pressed into the valve area.

Materials:

brass

rubber

Marks: On ring: "ELKHART BRASS MFG. CO/ ELKHART IND U.S.A. PATD AUG. 7, 1917" On bail: "ELKHART IND./ CLOSED" and "OPEN/ ELKHART BRASS MFG. CO."

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 8.5 in, Width: 4 in, Depth: 3.75 in
    Weight: 4 lbs

Credit

Museum Purchase, 2009.13.1

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Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co Fire Hose Nozzle

About: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co Fire Hose Nozzle

About: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co Fire Hose Nozzle

Made by the Elkhart Brass Company, this early twentieth-century brass fire nozzle features a rubber tip and a brass ball to control the flow of water through the fire hose. The nozzle would be attached to a playpipe, which connected it to the hose. Playpipes are still in use today and allow firefighters to monitor the pressure of flowing liquid coming out of the hydrant and fire hose.

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