Our fire-unit is now fully operational
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (341443)
Rockingham, Australia
February 12, 2021 6:45am CST
We have now finished the modifications to the fire-fighting unit that we bought recently. The latest addition is a cage that holds extra fuel for the pump and hand-held fire extinguisher. We welded the cage from scrap materials - steel tubing with mesh floor and sides. It’s been welded to the frame of the unit. The cage has been painted with an anti-corrosive. Hasn't the painting been done well? 
We filled the tanks from our new hydrant down the paddock so we know that works. We’ve pumped up the tyres and it’s now under cover at the big shed with a lock on the towball so it can’t be stolen. When we get some long, strong cable ties, we’ll add a PVC tube which will hold several rakes and a shovel. Don’t forget to compliment me on my painting of the cage. 
We filled the tanks from our new hydrant down the paddock so we know that works. We’ve pumped up the tyres and it’s now under cover at the big shed with a lock on the towball so it can’t be stolen. When we get some long, strong cable ties, we’ll add a PVC tube which will hold several rakes and a shovel. Don’t forget to compliment me on my painting of the cage. 26 people like this
25 responses
@RebeccasFarm (90262)
• Arvada, Colorado
12 Feb 21
That is more than amazing..patent all that now and sell the plans
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@JudyEv (341443)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Feb 21
@RebeccasFarm Now that's a very good idea!! We could wear a sign saying 'Patent Pending'.
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@FourWalls (68800)
• United States
12 Feb 21
A fabulous job on the cage painting!!!!!
Now....may you never use it, except to check it every year to make sure everything is operational.
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@FourWalls (68800)
• United States
13 Feb 21
@JudyEv — approved! I just pray you never use it for a brushfire.
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@DaddyEvil (137432)
• United States
12 Feb 21
Yes, you did a nice job painting everything.
Now, let's hope all the hard work is never needed. 
Now, let's hope all the hard work is never needed. 2 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137432)
• United States
12 Feb 21
But it all looks so good! I figured you had to have done it all. 
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@JudyEv (341443)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Feb 21
@DaddyEvil Aw shucks. I could have if it had needed painting. I'm pretty handy with a paint brush.
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@wolfgirl569 (107669)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Feb 21
I was going to say you did a very nice paint job. Hope you never need it.
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@wolfgirl569 (107669)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Feb 21
@JudyEv Spray paint is the way to go
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@JudyEv (341443)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Feb 21
@wolfgirl569 This had to be a rust inhibitor. I don't think that comes in spray cans unfortunately.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
13 Feb 21
Sure the painting deserves a good compliment, Ms. Janet! I'm glad to know that your firefighting unit is ready - not that I wish it to be used but to be of use, just in case.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
13 Feb 21
@JudyEv That is my hope for you too.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
13 Feb 21
Solid work!
The painting job is flawless!
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@RasmaSandra (80519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Feb 21
Good for you now you can have peace of mind in any case
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@DeborahDiane (40313)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Feb 21
@JudyEv - You did a beautiful job painting the cage! 
Having your own fire unit is a great idea, especially for people who live in a rural area, anywhere in the world. It seems there are so many dangerous fires that can pop up almost anywhere. Glad you are prepared for whatever happens!
Having your own fire unit is a great idea, especially for people who live in a rural area, anywhere in the world. It seems there are so many dangerous fires that can pop up almost anywhere. Glad you are prepared for whatever happens!1 person likes this
@DeborahDiane (40313)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Feb 21
@JudyEv At the very least, it will give you some peace of mind that you are as prepared as possible.
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@JudyEv (341443)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Feb 21
@DeborahDiane We are happy to know we've done what we can to keep ourselves safe.
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@LeaPea2417 (37364)
• Toccoa, Georgia
12 Feb 21
Hopefully you will never need to use it.
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@LindaOHio (180930)
• United States
13 Feb 21
You did a very good job painting the cage; and it's very cool that you now have a solid plan in place in case of fire. Hopefully you will never have to use it.
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@arunima25 (87825)
• Bangalore, India
13 Feb 21
That must be a big sigh of relief! And that's a job well done. And the painting is real professional one.You put in a lot of effort there but I just hope that all goes for something that God forbid you should never get to use.
You put in a lot of effort there but I just hope that all goes for something that God forbid you should never get to use.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (87825)
• Bangalore, India
16 Feb 21
@JudyEv Yes..that would be a good use of it.
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@freelancermariagrace (28521)
• Philippines
13 Feb 21
You did a great job painting the cage, Judy!
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