Organized Tool Transport for High-Rise Operations The R&B Fabrications Stand Pipe Kit Bag (Model 445) is engineered to transport the heavy, specialized brass and steel tools required for standpipe operations. Getting water to the fire floor in a high-rise requires more than just hose; you need inline gauges, elbows, and pipe wrenches. This bag organizes these heavy items into a single, manageable load that can be carried comfortably up dozens of flights of stairs.
Key Features
- Rigid "Tuff Bottom": Features a hard plastic reinforced bottom capable of supporting the extreme weight of pipe wrenches and brass appliances without sagging or breaking through.
- Heavy-Duty Vinyl: Constructed from 22 oz. vinyl, offering a slick, water-impervious surface that resists abrasion from concrete stairwells and is easy to wipe clean of soot and grease.
- Internal Organization: Designed with a spacious main compartment for elbows and gauges, plus internal pockets to keep spanners and wedges vertical and accessible.
- Ergonomic Carry: Equipped with 2-inch web carrying handles and an adjustable shoulder strap, allowing the firefighter to carry the weight on their shoulder to keep hands free for handrails.
Why It Matters Standpipe valves are notoriously difficult—often rusted, seized, or facing the wrong way. Arriving at the landing without the right wrench or pressure gauge can halt the entire attack. This bag ensures that the "Iron" (tools) arrives with the "Line" (hose), providing a self-sufficient water supply setup in one package.
How to Use
- Load Main: Place the inline pressure gauge and 2.5" elbow (45° or 60°) in the center.
- Secure Tools: Slide 14" or 18" pipe wrenches along the sides.
- Organize: Place wheel wrenches, spanners, and door chocks in the designated slots.
- Transport: Sling the strap over your shoulder for the ascent.
- Deploy: Set the bag on the landing; the rigid bottom keeps it upright for easy tool retrieval.
Technical Overview Weighing approximately 3.5 lbs (empty), the bag measures 24" L x 10" W x 9" H. The internal structure prevents the "tool jumble" common in soft bags, ensuring you can grab the exact tool you need in low-visibility conditions.
Compliance & Origin
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Made in the USA - Berry Compliant