Elkhart Brass 3.5" 283-A Stream Shaper

The Elkhart Brass 3.5" 283-A Stream Shaper features internal vanes used for reducing turbulence and increasing reach and stream quality.


Features:

• Compact design
• Internal vanes help reduce turbulence improving stream reach and quality
• Durable, lightweight aluminum construction
• 3.5″ female inlet x 2.5″ male outlet

Description:

3.5″ Stream Shaper – 3.5″ FN x 2.5″ MN

The 3.5″ stream shaper is designed to help condition high-volume water flow when operating large supply lines into monitor or smooth bore assemblies. It is commonly used to improve stream formation in elevated master stream and ground monitor applications.

High-Volume Flow Conditioning

• Internal vane system helps reduce turbulence
• Designed to support improved stream reach and stream cohesion
• Commonly installed ahead of smooth bore or stacked tip configurations

The internal vanes help straighten water flow before discharge, supporting more consistent stream performance at higher flows.

Large Diameter Transition Design

• 3.5″ female inlet
• 2.5″ male outlet
• Allows transition from 3.5″ supply line to 2.5″ monitor or tip assembly

This configuration is commonly used when feeding portable monitors, ladder pipes, or deck guns from 3.5″ supply hose.

Compact Body Construction

• Compact profile to limit added length to monitor setups
• Suitable for engine, truck, and heavy apparatus operations

Lightweight Aluminum Build

Constructed from durable, lightweight aluminum to support repeated fireground use while minimizing added weight to the appliance configuration.

Typical Applications

Commonly used in master stream operations, exterior defensive fire attack, high-flow industrial response, and elevated waterway configurations where large-diameter supply lines are reduced to monitor assemblies.