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EXPANDING GAUGE FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF THE DIAMETER OF FIRE HOSE

Gordon, J.A., 1959. EXPANDING GAUGE FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF THE DIAMETER OF FIRE HOSE. Fire Research Notes 357


ABSTRACT

When examining fire hose of different manufacture to ascertain whether it is within the permissible manufacturing limits, it was necessary to devise a quick, simple and accurate method of measurement. The expanding plug gauge described in this report was designed to measure accurately the diameter of various sizes of hose with a wide tolerance on their manufacturing limits.



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