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“A hydrant is a lifeline to a firefighter,” retired New York City firefighter George Sigelakis tells the Verge. “You can have manpower and millions of dollars worth of trucks and equipment, but without water out of a hydrant, you can’t do anything.”
Sigelakis has invented a modern take on the traditional hydrant: the Sigelock Spartan. The Spartan is made of stainless steel and ductile iron, with a powder coating to fight corrosion. Its internal construction prevents damage from freezing water.
The Spartan can open in seconds, but only with a proprietary wrench, which dissuades tampering. They are manufactured in Pennsylvania and ship with a 50-year warranty. Per the report, 150 Spartans are currently installed across a dozen states, including Florida and Massachusetts.