VORTEX® Fire Hose Nozzle

The Vortex enhances the use of a smooth bore nozzle. It is intended for installation behind a smoothbore nozzle for use with water or firefighting foam solutions. Twisting the Stream Shaper from "STREAM” to “VORTEX" causes the vanes to pivot proportionally. This induces a gentle spin in the water to create a uniformly dispersed Vortex stream pattern.

Features & Benefits

• Create a dispersed pattern without gating your valve and reducing your fire flow
• Uniformly dispersed Vortex pattern for protection, hydraulic ventilation, or salvage/overhaul
• Six short vanes in the bore of the Vortex reduce turbulence in straight stream
• Vanes are less obtrusive than a typical stream straightener, resulting in virtually no friction loss regardless of which stream pattern is selected
• Large debris easily passes through the vanes of the Vortex

Specifications

• Maximum operating pressure (with valve shut off): 300 psi / 21 bar
• Operating temperature range of fluid: 33 to 120°F / 1 to 50° C
• Stored Temperature Rating: -40 to 150°F / -40 to 65°C

Options

• 1.5” (38mm) Vortex Tip
  • Can be matched with a wide range of smooth-bore tips for use on a 1.5” (38mm) or 2.5” (65mm) valve
  • Index Ring includes a tactile detent at the straight stream
  • Full VORTEX dispersed positions as a secure confirmation that the desired setting has been achieved
• 1.5" (38mm) Vortex w/Detent Ball Valve
  • Includes a ball-type shut-off valve