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2. External floating roof tank - Wikipedia

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   An external floating roof tank is a storage tank commonly used to store large quantities of petroleum products such as crude oil or condensate. It consists of an open- topped cylindrical steel shell equipped with a roof that floats on the surface of the stored liquid.

3. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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   rigid frame with rollers designed to fit over windowsill or roof parapet to prevent chafing as hose is pulled across it. Can also refer to a machine designed for rolling hoses in preparation for storage. Hose strap Strap or chain with a handle suitable for placing over a ladder rung used to carry and secure a hoseline. [7] Hose tower

4. Hose pack - Wikipedia

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   When deployed they always have laterals off the trunk line that allow water to be used at any point in the progression of the hose lay. [4] In structure fire fighting the main type of hose pack is the high-rise pack. It is used in conjunction with standpipes in high rise buildings to quickly deploy hose on multistory buildings. [5]

5. Glossary of firefighting - Wikipedia

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   Charge a hose: To make water pressure available on a hose in final preparation for its use. This is done on the scene after the hose is deployed, but prior to entering the fire danger area. (Also known as "charge the line") Charged hose: A hose that is filled with water and pressurized; ready to use. The charged line is much more difficult to ...

6. Water tank - Wikipedia

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   A water tank is a container for storing water, for many applications, drinking water, irrigation, fire suppression, farming, both for plants and livestock, chemical manufacturing, food preparation as well as many other uses. Water tank parameters include the general design of the tank, and choice of construction materials, linings.

7. How to score free storage containers! - AOL

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   Not much grinds my gears more than paying for a box, but every year without fail I end up buying several boxes so that I can store my assorted belongings in something that is easier to stack than ...