Firefighting shotgun - GIFs and video

[Jon]

Say hello to my little friend, ya stinkin' fire!





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I believe this is an IFEX Impulse firefighting gun.

More: https://www.ifex3000.com/en/impulse-firefighting-gun/

Previously:

Punt guns - enormous old shotguns for hunting waterfowl
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...877#post105666
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[Frank S]

A shot gun that shoots a high pressure blast of water might serve well as a riot control device as well. Pretty sure they could come in handy at politically charged events as well

[Jon]

Similar concept visible in this urban drone firefighter rendering.

[Frank S]

Similar concept visible in this urban drone firefighter rendering.

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Too bad that CGI concepts rarely work out in real world applications. the reasons why that cannot ever fly are too many to mention. but it would be a cool piece of kit to have.

[PJs]

Too bad that CGI concepts rarely work out in real world applications. the reasons why that cannot ever fly are too many to mention. but it would be a cool piece of kit to have.

It is a cool concept but the materials (Transparent Aluminum) and energy source (Dilithium Crystals) hasn't been invented yet. Perhaps a visit from Mr. Scott would help.

[Jon]

Nice contrast to the futuristic render, and an excellent use of flip-flops.

[PJs]

Good shot Bro!

[Toolmaker51]

Similar concept visible in this urban drone firefighter rendering.

I like the drone airframe concept. Firing AFFF [aqueous film forming foam] in the cannons would work A1. However water is 8 pounds per gallon, [and two man crew] sufficient volume versus available lift is a BIG problem. How much water does a pumper discharge to get 6 stories high? Maybe this could suspend a hose, save weight of pump and tankage on ground?
1960's children's toy, the "Water Wiggle" could elevate it's hose deflecting water stream back, like reverse in a jet boat. Just city pressure and 3/8" or 1/2" hose; what could an engine driven pair of 24" centrifugal pumps do?

[PJs]

Just city pressure and 3/8" or 1/2" hose; what could an engine driven pair of 24" centrifugal pumps do?

with a half inch nozzle...slice up the building...LOL

[mbshop]

One big issue is the wind that gets blown through the highrises..
But certainly is a great thought to start the alternative thinking process.