24 Inch Braided Hose 032336

The Ansul 032336 is a 24-inch flexible braided hose for use in ANSUL suppression systems for actuation or agent discharge connections. Built for durability in high-heat commercial kitchen environments, the braided construction provides the flexibility needed for routing in confined kitchen installation spaces while withstanding the high-pressure conditions of ANSUL system actuation and discharge. The 24-inch length serves short-to-medium span connections where the 42-inch 430815 actuation hose would be excessive and a standard short jumper hose is insufficient.

Braided hoses are used throughout ANSUL R-102 and compatible kitchen fire suppression systems at multiple connection points — between the Automan control head and agent cylinder, between the cylinder and distribution manifold, and at other actuation and discharge junctions where flexibility is required to accommodate the physical layout of the kitchen installation. The braided jacket provides both flexibility and resistance to the high-pressure discharge event that occurs during system activation. In commercial kitchen environments, braided hoses are also subject to heat, grease contamination, and vibration from nearby cooking equipment — all conditions that accelerate hose degradation over time.

The 032336 is available through authorized ansul distributors as part of the ANSUL fire suppression system parts service catalog. Inspect at every semi-annual NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 service visit for cracking in the hose jacket, kinking, fitting corrosion, and grease accumulation that could restrict flow. Replace with a new 032336 OEM hose if any defect is found — never attempt to repair a damaged braided hose. Document condition in the fire suppression system inspection record. Maintaining a stock of common ANSUL hose lengths — including both the 032336 (24-inch) and the 430815 (42-inch) — ensures the correct replacement is available for any R-102 system connection encountered in the field.

Inspect the 032336 braided hose at every semi-annual NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 inspection. Flex the hose and check the full length for jacket cracking, kinking, or abrasion damage. Inspect both end fittings for corrosion, thread damage, and leak-free connection. Check for grease contamination in the braided jacket that could insulate the hose or restrict movement. A hose showing any structural defect must be replaced immediately — a braided hose failure during system discharge can prevent agent from reaching the suppression nozzles. Replace with a new 032336 and document in the fire suppression system inspection record.

What is the difference between the 032336 and the 430815?

The 032336 is a 24-inch braided hose and the 430815 is a 42-inch high-pressure actuation hose. They differ in length, construction type, and intended application within ANSUL suppression systems. Always select the correct hose per the ANSUL R-102 system documentation for each specific connection — never substitute one length or construction type for another. Authorized ansul distributors can confirm the correct hose for each connection in your system.

Can I cut the 032336 to a shorter length if needed?

No. ANSUL braided hoses are manufactured with end fittings that are integral to the hose construction — cutting the hose destroys the factory end fittings and voids the hose's UL listing. If a shorter connection is needed, use the appropriate shorter OEM hose length specified for that connection in the ANSUL R-102 system documentation.