Electronic models of Flex and Tornado Max come with a variety of controller options. You might be wondering if you’re choosing the right parts and selecting everything you need when ordering. This guide will walk you through different scenarios and what you need to order to get it right. Monitor Mounted Controls Only If your […]
With so many fixed monitor options on the market, you may be wondering why we created the Flex Fixed Monitor and if it is right for you. In this article, we’re going to cover five reasons we built the Flex and why they matter. Let’s dive in and see if the Flex is a good fit […]
A hydrant under monitor or HUM is a water distribution manifold that can be mounted on a wet or dry fire protection riser. The HUM allows you to simultaneously or individually control water supply to a high-volume STORZ connection, gated wye, and fire protection monitor. Separate valves control your water main and monitor for maximum […]
The Flex fixed monitor is our newest release, combining the benefits of our Hurricane, Typhoon, and Monsoon deck guns into a single compact option. You can select from various flow ratings, expect low friction loss, and enjoy a 6” swing radius. One of the biggest questions you probably have is “What does the Flex cost?” […]
If your Crossfire Monitor is in the lock position and you can still move it on top of your fire truck, it likely needs a new rotation lock. This repair is relatively easy and uses only a few tools. Tools Needed: X170-KIT: Crossfire Rotation Lock Insert Kit Flathead screwdriver or pick Replacing the Crossfire […]
There’s a good chance you haven’t given much thought to how the electronics in your firefighting equipment work. Once installed, your electric appliances do what you need them to, and you never have to consider how the appliances are communicating with your vehicle and other devices. Every piece of electronic equipment uses a protocol, or […]
Low friction loss, versatile travel limits, and a stationary base make Flex best in class for your firefighting operations If you’re looking at the Flex Monitor, you’re probably checking out different features to see if it meets your needs. Here are three of our favorites that can make it a top-notch option as your fixed […]
Programming the Park Function Programming the park function on your TFT monitor takes only a couple of minutes. Let’s dive in: Turn the power off to your TFT monitor. Make sure the green light is no longer on. Turn power back on to the monitor. The monitor is fully powered once the green light […]
This video and article cover the necessary steps for troubleshooting your Task Force Tips RC Monitor motor board. This video is right for you if your straight stream to fog control, vertical axis, or horizontal axis are not working. The goal of this exercise is to determine if the problem is a board issue or a […]
“We have a TFT deck gun on our engine that is currently set up to be turned on by a valve at the pump panel. This works great, except when staffing is low. Is there an inline valve you would recommend that could go between the deck gun and the stacked tips so that it […]
“I’m looking to put a set of stacked tips on a TFT Hurricane deck gun. We’re looking for options for that deck gun that have a stream straightener. We’ll be looking for the overall length and cost.” In this episode of AskTFT, Brian Pods talks through the most common set of stacked tips we see […]