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A multi-function washing and decontamination system for a hose is provided. The multi-function system includes a wash unit, a submersion unit, a hose test unit and a control unit. The control unit controls a motor driven pump and a blower unit in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the multi-func

A multi-function washing and decontamination system for a hose is provided. The multi-function system includes a wash unit, a submersion unit, a hose test unit and a control unit. The control unit controls a motor driven pump and a blower unit in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the multi-function system is portable and is mounted on a trailer having at least one wheel. The wash unit of the multi-function washing and decontamination system of the present application includes a plurality of adjustable rollers and a flexible track defining a hose path that includes at least one nozzle for washing the hose and at least one air knife for drying the hose. The multi-function washing and decontamination system also includes a submersion unit for pre-soaking a hose prior to entry of the wash unit in a solution that decontaminates the hose. The multi-function washing and decontamination system may also include a hose test unit for testing a hose after washing and decontamination.

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1. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose, the system comprising: a submersion unit and a wash unit, the wash unit driven by a motorized pump; wherein the submersion unit comprises a hose spool for supporting a hose, and a submersion soak tank for receiving the hose on the spool; wherein

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A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose, the system comprising: a submersion unit and a wash unit, the wash unit driven by a motorized pump; wherein the submersion unit comprises a hose spool for supporting a hose, and a submersion soak tank for receiving the hose on the spool; wherein the hose spool comprises an arm for lowering the spool into the submersion tank by an operator and a pivot for lowering the spool into the submersion tank by the operator, the arm and pivot extending radially outwardly from the hose spool in substantially opposite and substantially fixed radial directions; and wherein the wash unit comprises a plurality of adjustable roller units supporting a flexible track, at least one wash nozzle, and at least one air knife, such that the plurality of roller units and flexible track are arranged to define a hose path along the hose to be fed from the submersion unit hose spool, along the flexible track and past the wash nozzles and air knives to wash and dry the hose. 2. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose as described in claim 1, wherein the system further comprises a control unit, the control unit comprising: an electrical box having a PLC; at least one motor starter; and a control panel having an on/off switch and a PLC control interface operatively connected to the components of the electrical box. 3. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 1, wherein the multi-function system is mounted on a trailer. 4. The multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according, to claim 3, wherein the trailer comprises: a support platform for supporting the multi-function system; at least one wheel; a trailer coupler means; and at least one jack for supporting the trailer when stationary. 5. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 1, wherein the wash unit further comprises a reservoir tank for receiving waste water or waster solution used in washing a hose. 6. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 5, wherein the reservoir tank includes a drain that may be opened or closed by an operator. 7. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises a hand held pressure wash gun attached to the motorized pump. 8. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises a motorized air compressor unit for supplying pressurized air to the at least one air knife of the wash unit. 9. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 8, wherein the system further comprises a hose test unit, the hose test unit comprising a manifold with a plurality of hose fittings, the manifold operatively connected to the motorized pump and motorized air compressor unit, such that pressurized water may be supplied to the hose fittings for testing a hose. 10. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 1, wherein the hose spool comprises an arm extending radially outwardly from the spool and a pivot member also extending radially outwardly from the spool on one end, and attached to the submersion tank on a second end, the arm and pivot member operable for lowering the spool into the submersion tank, such that when an operator provides a downwardly force on the arm, the spool is lowered into the tank. 11. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of adjustable roller units adjust to accommodate a nozzle of a hose as the hose nozzle passes along the hose path while maintaining frictional contact with the hose, and wherein the plurality of adjustable roller units comprises at least one power roller for driving the flexible track. 12. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 1, wherein the hose path comprises a portion of a flexible track being located above the hose path, and a portion of the flexible track being located below the hose path and wherein the at least one air knife is located at a terminal end of the hose path. 13. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 2, wherein the control unit comprises a power converter for converting single phase power to three stage power such that the control unit may proportionally drive a power roller unit. 14. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 1, wherein a solution is provided in the submersion soak tank and through the wash nozzles for cleaning a hose, and wherein the submersion soak tank further comprises a heating unit for heating the solution. 15. A multi-function system for maintenance of a hose according to claim 14, wherein the solution is biodegradable. 16. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose, the system comprising: a submersion unit; a wash unit; a control unit; a hose test unit; a pump unit; and an air compressor unit; wherein the multi-function system is positioned on a trailer having at least one wheel and a coupler for coupling the trailer to a vehicle; and wherein the submersion unit comprises a submersion tank and a hose spool for supporting a hose, the hose spool having an arm and a pivot for lowering the spool into the submersion tank by an operator, the arm and pivot extending radially outwardly from the hose spool in substantially opposite and substantially fixed radial directions. 17. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 16, wherein the trailer further comprises a trailer arm for supporting the coupler for coupling the trailer to a vehicle; a platform for supporting the multi-function system; and at least one jack for supporting the trailer in a stationary position. 18. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 16, wherein the submersion unit further comprises: a heating unit having a heating element for heating water or solution contained in the submersion soak tank. 19. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 16, wherein the wash unit receives a hose from the submersion unit, and wherein the wash unit comprises: a plurality of adjustable roller units supporting a flexible track, at least one of the roller units being a power roller unit for generating a force for moving the flexible track; a plurality of roller spacers for tensioning the flexible track; a plurality of nozzles for supplying pressurized water or solution; at least one air knife; and a reservoir tank for collecting waste water or waste solution; wherein the wash unit defines a hose path having a portion of flexible track above the hose path and a portion of flexible track below the hose path such that a hose is fed from the submersion unit through the hose path, wherein the nozzles wash the hose as it travels through the hose path and the at least one air knife dries the hose as it exits the hose path. 20. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose as described in claim 16, wherein the hose test unit comprises a manifold and a plurality of hose fittings; and wherein the manifold is operatively connected to the pump unit such that pressurized water may be supplied to the hose fittings through a hose to be tested. 21. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 16, wherein the control unit comprises: an electrical box having a PLC, a wash unit controller, at least one motor starter, a fuse box, and a ground fault; a control panel having a master on/off switch and a PLC interface; and a PLC power converter for converting single phase power to three phase power. 22. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 16, wherein the air compressor unit comprises a motor, an air intake, an air filter, and an outlet. 23. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 21, wherein the pump unit comprises a motor and a pump, and the motor starter starts the motor of the pump. 24. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 19, wherein the reservoir tank includes a drain that may be opened or closed by an operator. 25. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 16, wherein the system further comprises a hand held pressure wash gun operatively attached to the pump unit. 26. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 19, wherein the plurality of adjustable roller units adjust to accommodate a nozzle of a hose as the hose nozzle passes along the hose path while maintaining frictional contact with the hose. 27. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 16, wherein a solution is provided in the submersion unit and wash unit for cleaning a hose. 28. A portable, multi-function system for maintenance and testing of a hose according to claim 27, wherein the solution is biodegradable.