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Forestry pump packs winterizing?
This may have been part of a previous discussion but i am going to ask the question. We have Forestry hard tank pump packs. We carry them on our trucks for the obvious fighting brush fires but we also find them handy to deal with Chimney fires and small spot fires when doing salvage and overhaul. The issue that i have is the possibility of these packs freezing up with the cold weather we get. Does anyone have any suggestions on how i can prevent these packs from freezing?
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Permalink Reply by FETC on
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My suggestion would be to fill them when needed from the pump in the winter.
I don't use them for what you do, (they are removed when snow flies) but we use APW's for some of what you suggest.
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Permalink Reply by JOSEPH MONTONDO on
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as long as your not drinking the water put a lil antifreeze in them. The new stuff is not harmful
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Permalink Reply by Fireman Larry on
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Good point, that should be of concern of the Driver/Operator. When the rig is returned to quarters, it's your D/O that is responsible for making sure it's ready for the next run, that person needs to go through and check all of the equipment used, tools cleaned, power tools fueled, extinguishers and water cans are cleaned and charged, if the rig is stored inside, it should be ready to go. Of course, if the truck just, gets parked after use, cans and pumps not drained, they're gonna freeze.
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Permalink Reply by Chris Weber on
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We take ours off for the winter and oil the pumps to keep the valves from seizing up and put them back on in the spring.We do have some of the collapsible Fedcos and they would work good I think.Roll them up and store them in a compartment then if you need one have the pump operator fill them.I keep the Pulaskis on the truck for the winter too.Great for chopping ice on frozen water and overhaul too.
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Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on
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OK, what kind of alcohol content is OK to spray on a brush fire? Just wondering...
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