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Why do fire engines need to be charged by the mains electricity?
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∙ 9y ago
Depends.
Engines perform best at operating temperatures, so some professional/commercial vehicles are equipped with block heaters, which saves some wear on the engines whenever they are suddenly started.
In some places, the emergency services operate on a "first responder" principle, which means that the fire services may be sent on a medical emergency as well. In that case, the vehicle may have a refrigerator on board to store perishable medical supplies. And that refrigerator would drain the vehicle batter fairly soon unless it has a mains hookup.
This condition is also known as parasitic draw. Normal vehicles have a parasitic draw of less than .050 of a volt (50 mA). Emergency vehicles have many add on accessories that cause the parasitic draw to increase over the allowable amount.
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Why do fire engines engines use electricity from the mains?
Fire engines may be hooked up to the mains when parked, to use electrical heaters to keep the engines at operating temperatures which makes them run better from the start, and to let on-board chargers keep the batteries topped up. Some may even have built-in coolers for medical supplies.
Is it possible to add electricity and fire together?
This is done routinely by spark plugs in internal combustion engines.
When was The Fire Engines created?
The Fire Engines was created in 1980.
What has the author Trevor Whitehead written?
Trevor Whitehead has written: 'Fire Engines' 'Fire engines' -- subject(s): Fire engines, History
What equipment do fire engines have?
fire engines have ladders, water hoses, and people
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because they have lots of stuff that use electricity . like , ladders that go in different directions , water pumps and sirens .
How many fire engines are there in a fire?
The number of fire engines dispatched to a fire can vary depending on the severity of the fire, the size of the area affected, and the resources available. A typical response may involve multiple fire engines along with other emergency vehicles and personnel.
What goes in a train engine?
The steam engines required water, with coal or wood from the tender providing the fire to heat the boiler. The diesel engines require diesel fuel to operate, plus their lubricationa and cooling systems. The electric trains don't have engines, but use motors, operated by electricity.
Did they have fire engines in 1666?
no
What are the types of fire engines?
The three main classes are the internal combustion engines, steam engines, turbine engines.
What are the release dates for Fire Engines at Work - 1903?
Fire Engines at Work - 1903 was released on: USA: 1903
Do Fire engines have Diesel Engines?
Yes, both fire and Paramedic units run diesel engines. Others are powered by gasoline or even compressed gas.
