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Komher
Nov 24, 2008 - 1:57PM
87.56.99.40
FDNY thawing units

HI

was just wondering what does a thawing unit do in the fdny. ??

Location: Europe

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Nov 24th, 2008 - 1:57 PM
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John A.
Nov 24, 2008 - 2:59PM
138.162.8.57
Re: FDNY thawing units

Thaws out frozen hydrants covered in the snow/sleet.....and consequently allows hoses that do freeze to hydrant connections to be de-thawed and removed after the fire fighting operation is complete.

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Jeff M82
Nov 24, 2008 - 6:12PM
24.217.133.201
Re: FDNY thawing units

So HOW does the unit thaw out hydrants and couplings, etc.

Is the FDNY the only fire department to have these units?

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Nov 24th, 2008 - 6:12 PM
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John A.
Nov 24, 2008 - 7:45PM
76.21.184.217
Re: FDNY thawing units

I know Boston has/had them..... Popular in New England where you get the snow/cold. Never seen one in action.

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Chris P
Nov 24, 2008 - 7:49PM
142.161.29.171
Re: FDNY thawing units

We have a city truck with a steamer attached to it and unthaw with steam and pour alcohol (methyl hydrate) on the frozen parts

Location: wpg

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Nov 24th, 2008 - 7:49 PM
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Paul T.
Nov 24, 2008 - 8:50PM
76.19.220.243
Re: FDNY thawing units

Here's a Youtube video of one operating...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItcacB6rS2A

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