COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
INCH POUND A-A-50461C
4 December 2002
SUPERSEDING A-A-50461B
26 March 1993
NOZZLES; GARDEN HOSE (FOR 5/8 AND 3/4 INCH HOSE)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description by all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE. This commercial item description (CID) covers three different twist type flow control adjustable nozzles for use on 5/8-and 3/4-inch garden hose. This CID covers requirements for these types of nozzles. The types of nozzles are shown in Table I.
2. CLASSIFICATION/PART OR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). This CID uses a classification system which is included in the Part Identification Number (PIN) as shown in the following examples (see 7.1).
AAXXXXX - 1
CID number Type (from table I)
2.1 Types. Table I reflects the three types of nozzles covered by this CID.
Table I. Types.
Type |
Duty |
Material |
1 2 3 |
Heavy duty Medium duty Light duty |
Brass Brass Engineering plastic |
Examples of PIN construction:
AA50461-2. This would be for a medium duty nozzle constructed of brass material.
AA50461-3. This would be for a light duty nozzle constructed from a plastic material.
3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. Nozzles furnished under this CID shall meet the requirements as specified in this CID. Characteristics, materials to be used, performance and testing requirements are as follows:
3.1 Interface and physical dimensions. Nozzles shall fit 5/8-and 3/4 inch garden hoses. Flow control is to be of the twist type and shall regulate the flow of water from fully closed, to fine spray, jet stream, and flood stream.
Beneficial comments recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: Defense Supply Center, Columbus, ATTN: (DSCC-VAI),
P.O. Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43216-5000, or telephone (614) 692-0538, or facsimile (FAX) (614) 692-6939.
AMSC N/A FSC 4730
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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