Nozzles are used to regulate the flow of substances.

They are found at the tip of a hose or pipe

from which liquid or gas substances are discharged. Different nozzles are made available for
various applications.

An important tool for firefighters to successfully do their job is a nozzle. Firefighters arrive at
emergency location on a truck equipped with a water filled tank. They attach a hose at the tank
where the water will flow to put out fire. The nozzle tip affixed to the hose is responsible for the
release of high pressure of water capable of extinguishing huge fire. It can also stretch out the
release of water at a long distance making it possible to reach elevated parts of the building.
Nozzles are applied on fire detectors found on the ceiling of buildings. It sets out liquid once it
detected a fire or smoke. In this case, water are sprinkled unlike the firefighter hose that
discharges in a pointed pattern but provides the strongest pressure since the substance is
concentrated in a single direction.

Since nozzles can control the pressure of substance, they are also utilized in simple applications
such as in garden hose or garden sprinkler. The pressure of water in garden hose is
interchangeable by adjusting the nozzle. It can create a pencil point pattern to focus on a single
plant or can be turned into a spray to avoid pressure damages to fragile plants. The release of
liquid in garden sprinkler is spread out in order to reach every part of the garden. The water in
kitchen faucet can flow into spread droplets or one big stream depending on the nozzles used.

Water fountains are also becoming an attraction in parks, resorts or any nature inspired
establishments. Nozzles are responsible for the entertaining water tricks of dancing fountains.