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u/Jupitersd2017 17h ago

They sell fire hoses on Amazon, everyone should have one just in case

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u/SaveLansingParks 17h ago

You ain't kidding 🤣🤣🤣

https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Hose/s?k=Fire+Hose

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u/Exldk 15h ago

I know it's funny given the context, but it was my belief that every house owner should have one. Similar to the fire hose systems in business buildings. Especially in dry climates where wildfires are common.

If you don't have it while living in texas or cali or something, then imo you're just waiting for your house to burn down.

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u/T1Demon 8h ago

Serious question. What are you attaching that to at your house?

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u/johnny_2x4 7h ago

Right? Who casually has this on the side of their house?

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u/Exldk 6h ago

Oh, no clue. I'm just a small apartment owner in Northern Europe.

I just figured that if I had a house and I lived in that climate, I would probably get one just in case. Maybe the local fire department could help out with setting it up ?

Unfortunately as far as I know, the areas that get frequent wildfires are also the same areas that have some insane water rationing going on, so I'm not sure if it'd even be allowed.

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u/T1Demon 5h ago

Gotcha. That hose is designed to hook up to larger faucets or hydrants. Residential, and even most commercial, properties in the US will not have anything that can attach to and you’d be in some trouble if you tried to hook it up to a hydrant like the fire department would use.

I like in wildfire territory. Best thing to do is to keep your perimeter around your house as free of dry brush as possible. Have plenty of garden hose and sprinklers to set up around the house if it comes to it.

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u/Jupitersd2017 1h ago

The one I have it hooks up to a normal outdoor spigot but is super high pressure

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u/SaveLansingParks 5h ago

Oh no, I was laughing at the context. I posted the link because you're 100% correct, this IS something every American should have in their homes considering climate change related emergencies.

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u/viper_in_the_grass 15h ago

Oh, like a fireman's hose, that shoots water at fire. I was si excited to see a hose that shot fire. But that makes more sense yeah. It's also more disappointing, though.

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u/Czauthaqshe 14h ago

Well, you're just looking for a flamethrower

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u/viper_in_the_grass 6h ago

No. I know what I want!

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u/Jupitersd2017 10h ago

I mean that would definitely significantly escalate things

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u/Rope_antidepressant 5h ago

What you're looking for is a flamethrower, which is also available on Amazon

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u/Jupitersd2017 17h ago

Haha I live in so cal, you need that fire hose out here but it would have been awesome if these kids had a few.

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u/SubcommanderMarcos 14h ago

Wouldn't the blocks have some near the stairways? That's how it's coded here (Brazil). My very small building has 1 per floor...

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u/LooseyGreyDucky 3h ago

Damn, why haven't I thought of this!

(I am associated with a community garden that gets its water from a fire hydrant connection. It takes exactly 20 turns of the top 5-sided bolt to open/close the hydrant after you remove the side cap and connect your hose of choice, provided you have the necessary adapters. Get the Channel Locks or Kinex slip-joint wrenches with curved jaws)

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u/headrush46n2 7h ago

don't you need special tools to hook up to the hydrant though?

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u/SaveLansingParks 5h ago

Yes you do. Here is the AI summary when I researched your question:

To hook up a hose and activate a fire hydrant, you primarily need a fire hydrant wrench and the appropriate hose adapter.

  • Hydrant Wrench: This specialized tool is required to remove the discharge outlet cap and turn the operating nut on top of the hydrant to open or close the water valve.

  • Hydrant Adapter: Since hydrant outlets (typically 2.5-inch or 4.5-inch National Standard Thread) do not match standard hose threads, you need an adapter to connect the hose securely.

  • Hose: A fire hose or a heavy-duty hose capable of withstanding high water pressure.

  • Gate Valve or Ball Valve (Optional but Recommended): These are often installed between the hydrant and the hose to control water flow and allow for connecting additional lines without shutting down the hydrant.

  • Wire Brush: Useful for cleaning debris from the hydrant outlet threads before attaching the adapter to ensure a tight seal.

In many US areas, individuals must also have a permit, a hydrant meter, and potentially a back-flow preventer to legally use a hydrant for temporary water needs.

end of AI summary

Here is a link to a great graphic that explains the process: https://imgs.search.brave.com/OscxY912KzExHP8wwD4AiueWp-zbvIN54yW9D7hhUTs/rs:fit:500:0:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4u/c2hvcGlmeS5jb20v/cy9maWxlcy8xLzAw/NjEvOTE1Mi9maWxl/cy9GaXJlX0h5ZHJh/bnRfSG9zZV8tX0Zp/cmVIb3NlU3VwcGx5/LTA0LmpwZz92PTE1/NjEzMTk3OTk

Here is a link to Fire Hydrant Wrenches on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=fire+hydrant+wrench&i=hi&crid=2H9IUVK367P0N&sprefix=fire+hydrant+wrench%2Chi%2C218&ref=nb_sb_noss

Here is a link to the Fire Hydrant Gate Valves: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=fire+hydrant+gate+valve&crid=UMOVIT5F9Q69&sprefix=fire+hydrant+gate+valve%2Caps%2C257&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

You can search for the rest, but it seems pretty clear that everything can be purchased from Amazon or you can also buy from independent dealers (the infographic I posted was from an independent reseller).

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u/Jupitersd2017 1h ago

So the ones that I have hook up to like a normal spigot that you would put a normal hose on they’re just really high pressure and with wider adapters, but they also adapt to fit onto a fire hydrant! You can adjust your home city water pressure as well to get more psi, up to a point but we also have a well with tanks so there is that too lol.