Friday, June 13, 2014

Hydrants and Weeds

Ansonia, Connecticut


In fact, instead of a hydrant, this second one seems to be an external feed to the building's sprinkler system and I'm not sure about the first one at all.

6 comments:

  1. The first one is interesting, indeed. Can you read the manufacturer's name? The blogger photo is too small.

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  2. Looks like "LUDLOW." The letters are blurred from multiple layers of paint but I think that's it.

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  3. Ludlow Valve was founded by Henry G. Ludlow in 1866 in Waterford, NY ...

    I'll be back ...

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  4. Ludlow Valve was founded by Henry G. Ludlow in 1866 in Waterford, NY ...

    I'll be back ...

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  5. So ... it's a post indicator valve with wrench ...

    http://www.enggcyclopedia.com/2011/11/water-spray-fixed-systems-fire-protection-nfpa-15/

    Puuuh.

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  6. Hmm, and now I see this my old comment in the comment box ... strange things happen here ... ;-)

    "So ... it's a post indicator valve with wrench ...

    http://www.enggcyclopedia.com/2011/11/water-spray-fixed-systems-fire-protection-nfpa-15/

    Puuuh."

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