Aurora H1
Fire Hydrant with Fluid-Driven Lighting

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red dot award: product design 2008

When fighting fires, firemen often come across buildings whose lights cannot be switched on because the fire has disrupted the power supply. The Aurora H1 fire hydrant combines a lighting technology driven by liquid with the nozzle. When the water flow is turned on, it powers turbine blades to create electricity. This lights up a high-brightness LED, providing the scene of the fire with additional light, increasing the safety of the firemen and boosting their fire-fighting efficiency. Furthermore, the light beam points the way towards the rescue workers for people escaping the fire. The form of the Aurora H1 is reminiscent of an electric torch. The slim connector tapers toward the grip area before it merges into the outlet in a funnel shape releasing the light beam. The black ring at the connector indicates the connection with the hose.