Penola 34

[rescue5271]

Rust is in exhaust and weld spots,as for canvas hose in a forset kit you would be using percolating hose that makes the hose weep this in turn protects the hose from getting burnt...The ladder system on the 34p I think is air operated and its a much better system than what is on the new 34....

[Cameron Yelland]

ahh yes i remember looking at the exhaust thinking.....what a poor effort.  But i guess stainless is too expensive nowadays.

[Alan J]

Not sure but i wonder if Moore's hold a patent on the air operated ladder system?

Skilled Engineering you mean ?
http://www.semfirerescue.com.au/vehicle_details.php?vehicle_id=1270

[Zippy]

apparently the only reason they removed the air operated ladder systems was because, of the Risk of becoming a "guillotine" as when it releases air it drops rather suddenly.  But pfft..who would be silly to put there hands near the machine when its operating.

Better still, new appliances should attempt to have lower trays, remaining 4WD capable, and the pump layout made cleaner,  should be able to make a 34P mimic a Type 2 ;)    Cough, PTO, Cough, Aux Pump.

[Darcyq]

Not quite a type 2, but in my opinion a much better design for a 34P suitable for the urban interface would be the NSWFB Cat 1, see details on attached link.http://203.111.72.30/penrith/class1_detail.html
Cheers

[rescue5271]

The new TASFIRE pumper tanker looks very nice....

[Zippy]

definately right there Bill, TASFIRE workshops build some great appliances!

[rescue5271]

and they are saving almost $100,000 per pumper tanker they build themself....