What is the HotRox Wildland Valve?
The HotRox Valve is the next generation of appliances specifically designed to increase the speed and efficiency of firefighters installing any type of hoselay. It is essentially an inline tee, reimagined with fully integrated capability. It can function as an inline tee, gated wye, and even take the place of a hoseclamp. Thank you for visiting our site, we are confident you will see the benefit this product can provide to firefighters everywhere.
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Quick Description
The HotRox Valve is a very simple patented design created by Firefighters that features an in-line 1 1/2” ball valve with an integrated 1” lateral. The valve is designed to incorporate into any Wildland Hosepack using 1 1/2” hose as the main firefighting line or as the trunk line. Design profile allows the HotRox to take the place of any in-line tee or gated wye with enhanced dual purpose functionality.
What It Does
Makes firefighters faster and safer. By allowing one Firefighter to shut down the hoselay with a simple 1/4 turn operation, we no longer have to go through the process of using a separate firefighter to clamp the hose when we need to add the next section. This allows firefighters to install the hoselay faster and with fewer personnel. The HotRox Valve also remains in the hoselay for easy shut-off and replacement of damaged hose.
Why It Works - Inside the Numbers
Uses fewer firefighters to accomplish the same tactic - faster. Free up additional crewmembers to catch spot fires, scout ahead, or enhance situational awareness.
Saves an average of 30-60 seconds with hose transitions - Install a 1,000 foot hoselay 2-4 minutes faster using the same amount of personnel during initial attack.
Compact design integrates easily into any hosepack style or configuration. Significantly smaller than gated wyes and hose clamps.