There are ways to replace the FDC swivels - here are a few links. AFSA does not endorse specific manufacturers or suppliers - this is simply offering potential solutions for FDC repair.
https://www.qrfs.com/blog/110-replacing-a-fire-department-connection-swivel/#:~:text=How%20to%20install,fire%20department%20connection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOUMQFSTJ6E Bob Caputo, CFPS President American Fire Sprinkler Association -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of BRUCE VERHEI via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2021 3:12 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: BRUCE VERHEI <[email protected]> Subject: Re: theft of FDC inlets Ed, They’re not using a wrench. They’re breaking out the caps, sticking in a piece of 1-1/2” pipe, and rotating unit off. We went to the Knox product which stopped the problem. Some owners added Locktite Red, which adds its own problem if replacement is necessary. Knox passes out the key to the FD’s. As they don’t access the building I don’t think we kept them in the semi-secure, remote release box in the engines etc. If address was stamped on would scrap buyers stop pretending they don’t know source? Best. Bruce Verhei > On 10/14/2021 8:16 AM Ed Kramer via Sprinklerforum > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > We received a letter from a local fire official saying they've seen a > significant increase in theft of FDC's. It's no longer just the brass > plugs, but now it's the female swivel - making the FDC non-functional. > > > > Some potential solutions that have been offered include: > > * Using a bit of JB Weld on the set screw that holds the swivel in > place > * Drilling out the top of the same set screw > * Replacing standard FDC's w/Storz > * Installing locking covers (such as Knox #3041) > * Electrifying the FDC and instructing fire fighters to wear > insulating gloves (not really) > > > > Anybody got any other ideas? > > > > Ed K > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkl > er.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
