On 18-Aug-17 01:38 AM, Richard Welty wrote:
On 8/17/17 10:25 AM, Eric Christensen wrote:
That's not really what's being discussed here. A non-pressurized
hydrant wouldn't be attached to a tank at all. It would require a fire
engine to suck the water out. It does not look like a traditional fire
hydrant at all.
there are always exceptions. not far from me, there's a traditional
hydrant of the type normally used with pressurized systems, but
it's sourced from a pond. the reason is that the pond is elevated, some
distance from the road, and they need to keep the barrel empty
when it's not in use for the usual reasons.
That would officially be called and signed a 'Static Water Supply' in Australia.
See
https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=319
https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/1913867-Fire-apparatus-pumping-static-water-sources/
Note that some (most in Australia) do not have supply pipes/hydrants .. the
fire service bring there own.
The helicopters just hover over the source while their bucket or suction hose
enters the source.
There are a fair few of the SWS signs that have been installed to aid fire
fighters particularly in areas close to the bush.
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