Water hose FH-1A

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Overview
The FH-1A Flexible Sprinkler Hose is designed for use in wet-pipe sprinkler systems between the branch line and the sprinkler when installed per NFPA 13, 13D and 13R. It enables sprinkler installation in suspended ceilings without cutting and threading pipe for drops, arm-overs or elbows, reducing installation time and labour.

Included components
The assembly is delivered complete with all components required for installation:

• stainless-steel flexible hose (braided)
• branch line inlet nipple
• straight sprinkler reducer
• reducer bracket
• support bar

Key product notes

• Regional availability: sold in EMEA and APAC
• UL Listed and FM Approved options available (see product documentation for details)
• Currently available in braided version; unbraided option pending

Lightweight and easy to install
The FH-1A assembly installs quickly without large threading tools and permits system test and charging with water prior to ceiling grid installation, simplifying work in false ceilings.

Features

• Regional availability: EMEA and APAC
• Brackets available for multiple ceiling types
• Allows system test and charge with water before ceiling installation
• Bending capability up to 180°
• Installs without heavy or specialised tools
• Nominal assembly lengths (mm): 700, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1800

Benefits

• Faster installation — eliminates need to cut and thread pipe for drops and elbows
• Broad application range — suitable for offices, schools, hospitals, shopping centres, libraries and similar buildings
• Cost savings — reduces labour and material costs associated with pipe threading and fitting

Technical Resources referenced
Datasheets and product flyers are available for FH and FH-1A models (examples: TFP726, TFP727 and region-specific flyers).

Technical specifications

• Model: FH-1A
• Application: wet-pipe sprinkler systems — installed between branch line and sprinkler per NFPA 13, 13D, 13R
• Hose construction: stainless-steel flexible hose (braided)
• Assembly components: flexible hose, branch line inlet nipple, straight sprinkler reducer, reducer bracket, support bar
• Bending capability: up to 180°
• Nominal assembly lengths (mm): 700, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1800
• Regional availability: EMEA and APAC
• Certifications/options: UL Listed and FM Approved options available
• Installation: designed for installation without large or expensive tools; allows system test and charge prior to ceiling grid installation