Kochek® Blue Streak Water Hose on Duty at Fire Stations

Kochek Company, manufacturer of high quality water flow products and fire connections made in the USA, reports success in its introduction of the company’s Blue Streak brand commercial grade water hose and related product for use at fire stations.   Blue Streak water movement products are built with precision meeting the commercial needs of station requirements.

Durable and economical make the hose ideal for fire stations and trucks, bays along with outdoor maintenance.  Blue Streak is a heavy duty hose available in 5/8″ or 3/4″ diameter construction, kink and scuff resistance with a reflective band for better visibility and station safety.  Field Repairable Couplings are available for  the 3/4″  dia..  Blue Streak hose has a 400 psi burst pressure rating for reliable performance for indoor or outdoor applications.      

Kochek’s Blue Streak brand also offers a complete line of aluminum hex and threaded adapters as well as 2 high-pressure nozzles available in low and high volume flow that conform to Prop 65 requirements.

 More information about Blue Streak water movement products and all of Kochek’s fire connections and firefighting products, including downloadable literature, is available at www.kochek.com.

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