When using fire hose reels in winter, the first task is to provide antifreeze protection. In cold weather, if water freezes inside the hose or reel, it will not only damage the equipment, but also delay rescue opportunities when a fire occurs. It is necessary to pay attention to the temperature of the installation environment. For fire hose reels installed outdoors or in non-heating areas, they should be wrapped with insulation materials. Just like people wear thick cotton clothes to resist the cold in the cold winter, putting "insulating clothes" on the reels and hoses can effectively prevent the internal water from freezing and ensure that water can be discharged normally to extinguish fires in emergencies.
Ensuring smooth drainage in the installation area of fire hose reels is also a key point for winter use. If the residual water in the reel and hose cannot be discharged, it is very easy to freeze and expand at low temperatures, causing the hose to rupture and the interface to be damaged. After each use, the remaining water in the hose and reel should be completely emptied, and the drainage facilities should be checked to see if they are working properly to avoid water accumulation and freezing due to poor drainage, which will affect the subsequent use of the equipment. This step is like timely cleaning of pipe water to prevent freezing and cracking, which is crucial to maintaining the performance of the reel.
A comprehensive inspection before use is particularly important in winter. It is necessary to carefully check the appearance of the fire hose reels, check whether the hose has cracks caused by hardening and embrittlement due to low temperature, and whether the interface is loose due to frost heave. At the same time, it is also necessary to check whether the rotating parts of the reel are flexible to prevent rotation jamming due to ice or solidification of lubricating oil. Imagine that if the vehicle cannot be started due to frozen parts in the cold winter, it will delay the journey. If the fire hose reels fail due to inadequate inspection, they will not be able to be put into use quickly when a fire breaks out, delaying the "golden time" for firefighting.
When operating the fire hose reels, you should also pay attention to the methods. Since the hose may become stiff due to low temperature in winter, the movements during the unfolding and reeling process should be gentle, and avoid pulling hard. Forced pulling may cause the hose to break, reduce its sealing and pressure bearing capacity, and even cause the interface to fall off. Just like treating items that become brittle at low temperatures with care, you should also be cautious when operating the fire hose reels to ensure that the hose and reel are not damaged during use and maintain good working condition.
Regular maintenance of the fire hose reels can effectively improve its reliability in winter. Clean the snow and frost on the surface of the reel and hose in time to prevent them from melting and seeping into the equipment and freezing again. At the same time, add lubricating oil suitable for low-temperature environments to the rotating parts to ensure that the reel can still rotate smoothly in cold weather. Just as regular maintenance of mechanical equipment can extend the service life, careful maintenance of fire hose reels can help them operate stably in complex winter environments and meet fire extinguishing needs at any time.
Strengthening the frequency of daily inspections of fire hose reels is an important measure to ensure winter fire safety. Arrange special personnel to conduct regular inspections and pay close attention to the status of the equipment. Once abnormal conditions are found, such as hose icing and reel rusting, take measures to deal with them immediately. Through high-frequency inspections, potential problems can be discovered and solved in time, and safety hazards can be nipped in the bud. Just as regular physical examinations can detect physical problems in time, daily inspections can also ensure that fire hose reels are always available.
For fire hose reels in special places, targeted measures should be taken. For example, in areas with poor ventilation and low temperatures, such as underground garages, in addition to conventional insulation measures, consider installing a heating device to maintain the ambient temperature of the equipment within a certain range to prevent freezing. In crowded places, publicity should be done to inform relevant personnel of the precautions for using fire hose reels in winter, to ensure that everyone can correctly and smoothly use the equipment for self-rescue or mutual rescue in an emergency, and jointly build a strong winter fire safety line of defense.
