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Originally Posted by Lakeboater
Good thought but probably a much better idea to keep hydrants in your neighborhood clear of snow throughout the winter.....like we do our driveways and walkways.
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To try and answer some of the concerns. 15 years experience and the Snorkels are used every winter. Hydrants in cold climates are Dry barrel. Useful if snow average is 47 inches or above. Snow plows generally bury hydrants when clearing roads, due hydrant proximity to road. Hydrant pressures vary, but at 130 PSI will deliver to Engine 600 plus G.p.m.as seen on H.S. test 2014. The two in two out, initial Attack, keeping the fire small with safety can be performed. Along 2.5 discharge ports a 4 inch elbow can be attached, or take two ports. Variable Fire nozzles can be adjusted from 100 G.P.M. and up. Snorkels can be locked. 6061 alu. is 0.54 a pound for scrap, so crack head theft adds up to around $ 15 bucks. "Some of the Drawbacks" are initial cost. 100 years of tradition. Loss of income to Snow removal industry. Number of Hydrants to cover a community. Insurance typically hike rates after buildings burn down loss of revenue for them." Conclusion" 70% of communities that get a demonstration want them, some purchase on Grants. My general thought is, if nothing else conversation brings an awareness to keeping Fire hydrants operational and digging them out is preferred over having them Buried. Be prepared, Have a great winter stay safe! My degree is Fire Science/with over 30yrs. in the service, love the state of New Hampshire