LPX™ Technology was developed to improve the control and stability of modern low-pressure, high-flow attack packages without sacrificing the mobility advantages of smaller diameter hose.
But hose is only part of the equation.
The nozzle you pair with the line plays a significant role in overall performance, influencing flow, nozzle reaction, stream quality, and how the package handles during advancement.
Different manufacturers take different approaches to solving those challenges. Some prioritize low operating pressure. Others incorporate back-pressure technologies or unique hydraulic designs to improve control and reduce firefighter workload.
What Nozzles Pair best with LPX Technology?
In this series, we're looking at how leading nozzle manufacturers pair with KrakenEXO® LPX 1.5" and ExoMetro® LPX 1.75" attack lines.
Here, Kevin Pfluger breaks down LPX pairing options from the innovative Task Force Tips (TFT).
Pairing Task Force Tips Nozzles with the KrakenEXO® LPX 1.5"
The KrakenEXO LPX 1.5" pairs great with a TFT smooth bore using a 7/8" or fixed-flow tip.
This setup operates right in the ideal LPX performance window of 150–160 GPM. At 50 PSI nozzle pressure, a 7/8" smooth bore flows approximately 160 GPM while producing roughly 60 pounds of nozzle reaction. That nozzle reaction level keeps the setup comfortably under the commonly recommended 69-pound threshold while still delivering the high flow capability many departments are looking for in modern residential attack packages.
Task Force Tips also offers fixed-flow tips that offer solid pairings with LPX like their 150 GPM at 75 PSI. Configurations operating at 50 PSI provide superior agility and lower reaction forces, whereas 75 PSI options generate additional stability throughout the line. This increased pressure enhances the structural stability of the hose, improving handling for everyone on the line—from the tip to the backup position.
Before LPX Technology, maintaining control with this type of pairing on a 1.5" line was significantly more difficult. With the added reinforcement near the nozzle, firefighters can now gain the benefits of larger-flow attack packages without giving up the mobility advantages of smaller diameter hose.
TFT Low-Pressure Combination Nozzles
Task Force Tips also offers several low-pressure fixed-flow combination nozzle options that pair well with the KrakenEXO LPX 1.5".
Using interchangeable discs, firefighters can tailor both flow and operating pressure based on department preference, staffing, and operational goals.
Common setup options include:
- 50 PSI at 150 GPM
- 50 PSI at 160 GPM
- 75 PSI at 150 GPM
- 75 PSI at 160 GPM
The 50 PSI configurations prioritize maneuverability and reduced nozzle reaction, helping crews move quickly while still delivering meaningful flow. The 75 PSI options introduce additional back pressure into the line, which can improve hose performance, increase line stability, and provide additional support for both the nozzle firefighter and the backup position during aggressive interior operations.
Building Attack Packages for Today’s Fireground Reality
No matter which nozzle platform a department prefers, the goal remains the same: deliver effective fire attack flows through a package that firefighters can move, control, and operate with confidence.
LPX™ Technology was designed to support that objective by improving stability where firefighters need it most while preserving the lightweight handling characteristics that make smaller diameter attack lines attractive in the first place.
The result is an attack package that helps crews maintain mobility, reduce fatigue, and stay focused on the job at hand—not on fighting the hose.
Explore the full specs for our LPX lines – then reach out to our team to get hands-on with it at upcoming events and demos.