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Rig Recon Live
Powering Progress: Solar and Idle Solutions for Fire Trucks with Danny Graham
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In this episode of Rig Recon Live, hosts Bruce Quick and Jason Witmier are joined by Danny Graham, Director of Sales at Kussmaul Electronics. They delve into the innovations Kussmaul is bringing to the fire and emergency services industry, including battery chargers, auto ejects, and idle mitigation systems. Danny explains the differences between IRS and IMS, how idle mitigation can prolong vehicle life and enhance safety, and the benefits of solar power charging systems. The episode also highlights important tips for buying new trucks and retrofitting existing ones, emphasizing Kussmaul's commitment to improving fire apparatus technology. Don't miss out on this informative discussion and make sure to follow Rig Recon on social media and visit their website for more content.
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction and Social Media Plugs
00:55 Guest Introduction: Danny Graham
01:13 Danny's Career Journey
03:02 Kussmaul's Product Overview
03:52 Idle Mitigation Systems Explained
05:51 Importance of Idle Mitigation
10:19 Specifying and Retrofitting Idle Mitigation Systems
14:38 Solar Power Charging Techniques
18:10 Parasitic Loads and Battery Maintenance
22:12 Upcoming Innovations and FDIC
23:27 Conclusion and Final Remarks
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