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1-10. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS - cont.
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4-inch Hose Connection Kits. The connection kits consist of 4-inch diameter hoses, tees, couplings and valves
needed to connect and dispense water to semi-truck mounted water tanks. Hand operated butterfly and quick
acting ball valves are used to control water flow to the transport container. Two 4-inch hoses connection kits are
used In the water system.
f.
2-inch Hose Connection Kits. The connection kits consist of hoses, tees, couplings and valves needed to
connect and dispense water to trailer mounted water tanks (water buffaloes) and other large containers. Hand
operated gate valves are used to control water flow to the transport container. Four 2-inch hose connection kits
are used in the water system.
g.
Hose Nozzle Connection Kits. The connection kits consist of hoses, tees, couplings, reducers, valves and
distribution nozzles to dispense water to large portable water containers. Hand operated distribution nozzles and
gate valves are used to control water flow to the containers. Each nozzle is equipped with a swivel coupling to
ease operation. Nozzle stands are provided to prevent dirt, sand and contamination from entering the
distribution nozzles. Four hose nozzle connection kits are used in the water system.
h.
Bag Filler Connection Kit. The bag filler connection kit consists of hoses, tees, couplings, reducers, gate valves
and wye fittings needed to connect the hose and nozzle kits to the water system. Each branch of the bag filler
connection kit connects to one hose and nozzle kit. Gate valves on each leg of the connection kit control water
flow to the three nozzle kits. One bag filler connection kit is used in the water system.
i.
Hose and Nozzle Kits. The hose and nozzle kits consist of hoses, reducers, distribution nozzles and water
pressure regulators. The hand operated distribution nozzles are used to control water flow to the container.
Nozzle stands are provided to prevent dirt, sand and contamination from entering the distribution nozzles. Four
hose nozzle connection kits are used in the water system.
j.
Water Tank Chest. Skid mounted reusable storage chest will hold two 20K collapsible water tanks. The four
sides and top are removable to aid packing and unpacking Internal straps secure water tanks in place.
k.
Triple Container. The container is a rigid steel frame storage container with two hinged doors. The containers
are used to store and transport the water system components. Twelve containers are supplied with each water
system.
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