Fire Hose
We carry many other fittings and couplings in addition to those listed on our website.
If there is a specific item your looking for, please email us the details at sales@bestfireco.com , and we will get back to you. Be sure to include information about the type of threads you need (see the file: Measuring Hose Couplings.pdf
or call for assistance.
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NST (NHT or CHT) |
National Standard Thread - Common designation for US Fire Hose fittings. This thread pattern is also known as National Hose Thread (NHT) or Chemical Hose Thread (CHT) |
| NPSH or IPS |
National Pipe Straight Hose (American Standard Straight Pipe for Hose Couplings) Pipe thread pitch, but uses a gasket instead of tapered threads to achieve seal. |
| NPT or TIPT | National Pipe Thread, which is also known as Tapered Iron Pipe Thread. |
| PCT |
Pacific Coast Thread fittings. Originally developed by Valley Foundry of Fresno, CA. Designed primarily as hose fittings used in the wine industry. |
| GHT | Garden Hose Thread |
| SIPT | Straight Iron Pipe Thread |
| TIPT | Tapered Iron Pipe Thread |
| NPTF | National Pipe Tapered Dryseal (American Standard Taper Pipe - Dual Dryseal Thread) |
| NPSM | National Pipe Straight Mechanical (American Standard Straight Mechanical Joints) |
| Chicago | Chicago Fire Department Thread |
| NYC | NYC Fire Department Thread |