The two 1½-inch outlets on a water thief are used to supply additional hoses from the main source.

• A. supply additional hoses from the main source
• B. measure flow
• C. attach to hydrant
• D. relieve pressure

Answer: (A)

A water thief is used to add more discharge points off the main water source. Those two 1½-inch outlets let you connect two extra hoses so you can feed multiple lines from the hydrant or primary pump without needing another hydrant. This expands the fire attack capability by increasing the number of hoses drawing water from the same source, and the outlet sizes match standard hose diameters for quick, compatible connections. It isn’t about measuring flow or attaching to the hydrant for a different purpose, nor is it a device for relieving pressure. Its purpose is to supply additional hoses from the main source.