Guest uogecko Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi everyone - I just fulfilled my childhood dream and purchased a 1982 Pierce Arrow. I'm slowly learning about the engine and have a couple questions that I'm hoping someone will know the answer to.I believe this truck has 2 batteries. The fire department I purchased it from kept it plugged in with what appeared to be a 220 volt electrical cable that connects directly to the side of the truck.What is that for? At first I thought it was trickle-charging the batteries, but now I think it must be for something much more substantial.Does anyone know?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) May also be to keep the fluids warm/hot. Best to look for an instruction book - operating manualIs it like this ?1982 Pierce Arrow 100' LTI ladder tower 2000 (Q0693). An interesting toyThis sub-forum is more for Pierce Arrow cars Edited December 25, 2012 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest uogecko Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Thanks for the reply and sorry about posting in the wrong forum. I see now that a Pierce Arrow is not necessarily a fire truck! Mine is similar to the picture you found though not quite as long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Keeping the truck plugged in keeps the batteries charged, fluids warm, and most importantly, the air brakes fully charged with air so the truck can roll immediately after starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil Cordery Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 The item is quite common here in the UK, Its an Immersion element made by the BRAY company & fits inside the bottom hose, its especially used in Fire appliances, where instant performance is required from start up. keeps the water at a pre set temp, the plug is designed to fall away when the truck moves off, if someone forgets to unplug. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now