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1. Simple: Creates a simple jet as per size of diameter of nozzle.
2. Diffuser: The nozzle of branch pipe rotates. If we rotate it to one side, it creates a spray of water; and at the end of rotation, it gives a water curtain to protect the firefighters when direction of wind changes while fighting a fire. Rotated the other direction, it will produce a jet of water; and at the end of rotation the water will be shut off. The shut off option can not be used for a long time as line is charged with pressure and it may burst the hose line.
3. Landon hand control diffuser: This branch is fitted with a handle. Moving handle we get fog, spray, jet and shut off.
4. Water mist: This branch pipe gives a water mist.
5. Revolving: The ball shape head of the branch pipe is fitted with many small nozzles pointing in different directions and the head rotates when water passes through it. This creates a rotating jet at different angles. It is used for fighting a ship fire or enclosed shaft fire.
6. Duck bill nose: The nozzle is shaped like a duck's bill, hence it is named as duck bill nose branch pipe. When water passes through this branch pipe it creates a water curtain, used to create a water curtain in between two buildings so the fire of one building can not spread to its very close neighboring building. }}

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Notes

References

• IFSTA (2008). Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 5th Edition.

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