FIFFCO Hose Valve, angle pattern for the control of the flow of water from a pipe out to the valve and usually along a standpipe riser. Turning the handle of the hose valve allows the water to flow out from the valve, or shuts it off to prevent any more water from running out. It is used with a Fire Hose Rack Assembly, or as a Fire Department outlet connection. Female NPT inlet and Female NPT outlet or male hose thread outlet. 300 lbs rated. With red handwheel.