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Hello Jacques,

I was wondering what equipment is kept under the left and right side lockers behind the cab? Does the platform have a ladder pipe? If so, is it supplied by hose, or a pipe extending under the ladder?

Thanks.

Added by David L on 12 January 2010.

These Metz ladders have a fixture in the basket to attach a ladder pipe. The monitor and a flexible semi-rigid hose connection are indeed carried in the lockers, along with long duration BA sets for the crew members.
The upper section of the ladder has a 75 mm pipe running along one side inside the rails. This is attached to the basket monitor using the semi-rigid hose section and a standard length of 30 meters of 65 (or 70 or 75) mm hose is attached, then connected at ground level to a pumper.

The size of the supply hose varies from one country to another; in France it is 65 mm.

Although this is a rather cumbersome process, it is a very commonplace arrangement. Perhaps it is worth mentioning that ladder pipes are rarely used in most European countries - and if the crew are well trained the set up is fairly quick...

Added by Rob Johnson on 17 July 2018.

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