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Default Fire Engine and chains

JohnP wrote:
"Rod Speed" wrote in news:ifj7biF23snU1
@mid.individual.net:

JohnP wrote

why do fire engines have chains hanging underneath?


Ours dont.

Static discharge?


More likely so that when the water stream
hits electrical stuff that current is earthed.




But they were not reaching the ground.


Its Rod. Save your breath (figuratively).

Tim

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