Deluge gun
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001642
A high-capacity nozzle used in firefighting to deliver a large stream of water over a considerable distance. It is typically mounted on a fixed platform, a fire truck, or a portable base, allowing for hands-free operation once positioned. This device provides a powerful water flow for controlling large fires or protecting exposures.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001642 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial safety |
| Translations | German: Löschschwert; Spanish: cañón de diluvio; French: canon déluge |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001642",
"term": "Deluge gun",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A high-capacity nozzle used in firefighting to deliver a large stream of water over a considerable distance. It is typically mounted on a fixed platform, a fire truck, or a portable base, allowing for hands-free operation once positioned. This device provides a powerful water flow for controlling large fires or protecting exposures.",
"subject": "Industrial safety",
"translations": {
"de": "Löschschwert",
"es": "cañón de diluvio",
"fr": "canon déluge"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/deluge-gun/"
}
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