Is the CHICAGOÂ® fire apparatus hose EN GL visible in smoke and darkness due to its luminescent outer layer?

Yes. The CHICAGOÂ® fire apparatus hose EN GL features a luminescent outer layer (yellow luminescent synthetic rubber) manufactured to EN 1947, which makes it easily visible in darkness or smoke compared with the standard CHICAGOÂ® hose. The hose retains the same strong, flexible construction.black EPDM inner layer resistant to extinguishing/foaming agents, thick highâstrength cord reinforcement, weatherâresistant outer layer.and is rated for 40 bar working pressure and wide operating temperatures.

What materials make the CHICAGOÂ® fire apparatus hose EN suitable for high-pressure firefighting?

CHICAGOÂ® fire apparatus hose EN is made for high-pressure firefighting thanks to its durable, multilayer construction: an inner layer of black EPDM rubber resistant to extinguishing and foaming agents; a thick reinforcement of high-strength synthetic cord providing tensile strength and pressure resistance; and a weather-resistant outer layer of EPDM rubber (or yellow luminescent synthetic rubber in the GL version) for visibility. Manufactured to EN 1947:2014 (type C, class 1, category 2), it is rated to 40 bar and suited for temperatures from â40Â°C to +100Â°C (EN range â20Â°C to +60Â°C), ensuring reliability under demanding conditions.

Does the CHICAGOÂ® fire apparatus hose EN meet EN 1947:2014 for booster hose performance and safety?

Yes. The CHICAGOÂ® fire apparatus hose EN is manufactured in accordance with EN 1947:2014 (type C, class 1, category 2), so it meets the standardâs requirements for booster hose performance and safety. Key supporting features from the product description: - Designed for winding on reels and intended for high-pressure firefighting equipment and fire trucks (booster hose). - Inner layer resistant to extinguishing and foaming agents (black EPDM). - Reinforcement: thick layer of high-strength synthetic cord. - Outer layer weather-resistant (standard black EPDM; GL version with luminescent outer layer for visibility). - Working pressure 40 bar and specified operating temperature ranges including the EN 1947 range (-20Â°C to +60Â°C). These points align with EN 1947:2014 requirements for type C booster hoses (class 1, category 2).

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Additional information

Material	EPDM – ethylene-propylene-diene rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	100
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-40
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	60, 60 / 120
Reinforcement	synthetic braid

Strong, flexible hose for water adapted for winding on drums. intended for use in high-pressure equipment firefighting and in vehicles fire ( booster hose ). Layer inner resistant to agents firefighting and foam-forming. Reinforcement made with thick layer high-strength cord. Layer outer resistant to conditions atmospheric. hose CHICAGO EN varies od basic version hose CHICAGO, made compliant with with the standard EN 1947: 2014 ( type C, class 1, category 2 ), whereas CHICAGO EN GL, made compliant with with the standard EN 1947, ale with luminescent layer external, enabling easy perceiving hose in darkness or at smoke. On special order available also versions hose compliant with the standard: ASTM C-542 and BS 3169. length standard roll: 60 m (120 m po confirmation for basic version hose). Inner layer: black EPDM rubber. Reinforcement: cord synthetic. Outer layer: black EPDM rubber (yellowish luminescent synthetic rubber – version GL). Working pressure: 40 bar. Operating temperature: od -40°C up to +100°C, od -20°C up to +60°C (EN 1947).

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
IV-CHICAGO-19	Hose CHICAGO 19x32 mm	20	40	In stock	Enquiry
IV-CHICAGO-25	Hose CHICAGO 25x38 mm	25	40	In stock	Enquiry
IV-CHICAGO-28	Hose CHICAGO 28x44 mm	28	40	In stock	Enquiry
IV-CHICAGO-32	Hose CHICAGO 32x45 mm	32	40	In stock	Enquiry
IV-CHICAGO-38	Hose CHICAGO 38x52 mm	38	40	In stock	Enquiry
IV-CHICAGO-EN-19	Hose CHICAGO EN 1947 19x32.5 mm	20	40	In stock	Enquiry
IV-CHICAGO-EN-25	Hose CHICAGO EN 1947 25x38.5 mm	25	40	In stock	Enquiry
IV-CHICAGO-EN-33	Hose CHICAGO EN 1947 33x45.5 mm	32	40	In stock	Enquiry
IV-CHICAGO-EN-GL-19	Hose CHICAGO GL EN 1947 19x32.5 mm	20	40	In stock	Enquiry
IV-CHICAGO-EN-GL-25	Hose CHICAGO GL EN 1947 25x38.5 mm	25	40	In stock	Enquiry

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Strong, flexible hose for water adapted for winding on drums. intended for use in high-pressure equipment firefighting and in vehicles fire ( booster hose ). Layer inner resistant to agents firefighting and foam-forming. Reinforcement made with thick layer high-strength cord. Layer outer resistant to conditions atmospheric. hose CHICAGO EN varies od basic version hose CHICAGO, made compliant with with the standard EN 1947: 2014 ( type C, class 1, category 2 ), whereas CHICAGO EN GL, made compliant with with the standard EN 1947, ale with luminescent layer external, enabling easy perceiving hose in darkness or at smoke. On special order available also versions hose compliant with the standard: ASTM C-542 and BS 3169. length standard roll: 60 m (120 m po confirmation for basic version hose). Inner layer: black EPDM rubber. Reinforcement: cord synthetic. Outer layer: black EPDM rubber (yellowish luminescent synthetic rubber – version GL). Working pressure: 40 bar. Operating temperature: od -40°C up to +100°C, od -20°C up to +60°C (EN 1947).

Additional information

Material	EPDM – ethylene-propylene-diene rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	100
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-40
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	60, 60 / 120
Reinforcement	synthetic braid