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(1) Clockwise rotation is safer because it drives smoke, gases,
and flames
away from the nozzle. Counterclockwise rotation does just the opposite.
(2)Clockwise rotation produces steam with an active rolling action.
Counterclokwise rotation produces steam with an inactive and lazy action.
(3)A clockwise rotation produces a faster knockdown time.
The scientific reason for these differences is not known.