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Odd valve and sign in Ottawa, then a driver drove up in front of it.

rrstuff · 05-19-2016, 08:09 PM - **1 Like**

The driver seems to have a scratched mirror, so I am guessing it's not the first time parking in unusual spots.

**Tas** · 05-19-2016, 10:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bobbotron

Odd valve and sign in Ottawa, then a driver drove up in front of it.

The valve reminds me of a person wearing an old style gas mask.

Could it be a hydrant for the fire services? They have no qualms with gaining access through a car in circumstances like this.

sebberry · 05-20-2016, 10:40 AM

Looks like a fire department connection.

Too funny, at first glance I thought it was a dog wearing goggles in the driver's seat

farmerDavid · 05-21-2016, 06:23 AM

It does look like an alien looking strait at the camera

You never now in Ottawa.
David

**bobbotron** · 05-25-2016, 08:24 AM

Got a photo of the pipe this morning!

**Kerrowdown** · 05-25-2016, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

Do not even think about parking here

Must just be an illiterate driver to miss that sign like that or alternatively a huge fine notice, for so doing may well work better.

**yucatanPentax** · 05-26-2016, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by Tas

The valve reminds me of a person wearing an old style gas mask.

Could it be a hydrant for the fire services? They have no qualms with gaining access through a car in circumstances like this.

Yes, it's a standpipe. That is a dry pipe within the building. Typically, it may be connected to hoses on each floor. If not, there are connections for the fire department to attach their own hoses on each floor. So, the pumper pulls up, connects to the hydrant, connects to the standpipe, then provides large volumes of high pressure water to the firefighters on each floor.

The fire department would either bash out the windows to connect hoses if there were a car parked there (typically large diameter relatively rigid hoses are used there) or they'd just use the truck to push the car out of the way. Either way, a car parked there won't be in good shape if a fire occurs.

**bobbotron** · 05-26-2016, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by yucatanPentax

Yes, it's a standpipe. That is a dry pipe within the building. Typically, it may be connected to hoses on each floor. If not, there are connections for the fire department to attach their own hoses on each floor. So, the pumper pulls up, connects to the hydrant, connects to the standpipe, then provides large volumes of high pressure water to the firefighters on each floor.

The fire department would either bash out the windows to connect hoses if there were a car parked there (typically large diameter relatively rigid hoses are used there) or they'd just use the truck to push the car out of the way. Either way, a car parked there won't be in good shape if a fire occurs.

I would pay to see that. Or better yet, photograph it!

Thanks for the info, interesting!

**BigDave** · 05-26-2016, 07:33 PM

Great scene in the movie Backdraft with a Beamer or Mercedes and just such a situation with a hydrant. At the end of the scene, the car had enough water in it to go swimming! Curt Russel's comment, before breaking the window to pass the hose through (sarcastically) "Oh, this just breaks my heart!"

Regards,

BD

**yucatanPentax** · 05-26-2016, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

I would pay to see that. Or better yet, photograph it!

Thanks for the info, interesting!

Wonder if this will work:

https://www.google.com/search?q=car+parked+in+front+hydrant+fire&safe=off&cl...&bih=511&dpr=3

farmerDavid · 05-27-2016, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by yucatanPentax

Wonder if this will work:

https://www.google.com/search?q=car+parked+in+front+hydrant+fire&safe=off&cl...&bih=511&dpr=3

That made my morning! You have to scroll down that page. It gets better and better.
David

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05-19-2016, 08:09 PM - 1 Like	#2
rrstuff Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pasadena, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,126	The driver seems to have a scratched mirror, so I am guessing it's not the first time parking in unusual spots.

05-19-2016, 10:17 PM - 1 Like	#3
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by bobbotron Odd valve and sign in Ottawa, then a driver drove up in front of it. The valve reminds me of a person wearing an old style gas mask. Could it be a hydrant for the fire services? They have no qualms with gaining access through a car in circumstances like this.

05-20-2016, 10:40 AM	#4
sebberry Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frozen white North Photos: Albums Posts: 1,135	Looks like a fire department connection. Too funny, at first glance I thought it was a dog wearing goggles in the driver's seat

05-21-2016, 06:23 AM	#5
farmerDavid Guest	It does look like an alien looking strait at the camera You never now in Ottawa. David

05-25-2016, 08:24 AM	#6
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349 Original Poster	Got a photo of the pipe this morning!

05-25-2016, 12:59 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by bobbotron Do not even think about parking here Must just be an illiterate driver to miss that sign like that or alternatively a huge fine notice, for so doing may well work better.

05-26-2016, 01:29 PM	#8
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,842	Originally posted by Tas The valve reminds me of a person wearing an old style gas mask. Could it be a hydrant for the fire services? They have no qualms with gaining access through a car in circumstances like this. Yes, it's a standpipe. That is a dry pipe within the building. Typically, it may be connected to hoses on each floor. If not, there are connections for the fire department to attach their own hoses on each floor. So, the pumper pulls up, connects to the hydrant, connects to the standpipe, then provides large volumes of high pressure water to the firefighters on each floor. The fire department would either bash out the windows to connect hoses if there were a car parked there (typically large diameter relatively rigid hoses are used there) or they'd just use the truck to push the car out of the way. Either way, a car parked there won't be in good shape if a fire occurs.

05-26-2016, 07:28 PM	#9
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349 Original Poster	Originally posted by yucatanPentax Yes, it's a standpipe. That is a dry pipe within the building. Typically, it may be connected to hoses on each floor. If not, there are connections for the fire department to attach their own hoses on each floor. So, the pumper pulls up, connects to the hydrant, connects to the standpipe, then provides large volumes of high pressure water to the firefighters on each floor. The fire department would either bash out the windows to connect hoses if there were a car parked there (typically large diameter relatively rigid hoses are used there) or they'd just use the truck to push the car out of the way. Either way, a car parked there won't be in good shape if a fire occurs. I would pay to see that. Or better yet, photograph it! Thanks for the info, interesting!

05-26-2016, 07:33 PM	#10
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Great scene in the movie Backdraft with a Beamer or Mercedes and just such a situation with a hydrant. At the end of the scene, the car had enough water in it to go swimming! Curt Russel's comment, before breaking the window to pass the hose through (sarcastically) "Oh, this just breaks my heart!" Regards, BD

05-26-2016, 07:58 PM	#11
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,842	Originally posted by bobbotron I would pay to see that. Or better yet, photograph it! Thanks for the info, interesting! Wonder if this will work: https://www.google.com/search?q=car+parked+in+front+hydrant+fire&safe=off&cl...&bih=511&dpr=3

05-27-2016, 03:35 AM	#12
farmerDavid Guest	Originally posted by yucatanPentax Wonder if this will work: https://www.google.com/search?q=car+parked+in+front+hydrant+fire&safe=off&cl...&bih=511&dpr=3 That made my morning! You have to scroll down that page. It gets better and better. David

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