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The Essential Fire Hydrant: Unyielding Protection for Every Community

A cornerstone of modern urban and industrial safety infrastructure, the Fire Hydrant is more than just a street fixture—it's a critical lifeline in emergency situations. Designed for rapid, reliable, and high-volume water delivery, our Fire Hydrant ensures that firefighters have immediate access to the essential resources needed to protect lives and property. Built to stringent industry standards, this robust piece of equipment is engineered for unparalleled durability and performance in the harshest environments.

Key Features:

• Robust Ductile Iron Construction: Manufactured from high-grade ductile iron for superior strength, impact resistance, and longevity, capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions and incidental impacts.
• Advanced Corrosion Resistance: Internally and externally coated with fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) to AWWA C550 standards, providing exceptional protection against rust, chemical degradation, and environmental elements.
• Dry Barrel Design (Standard): Specifically engineered for cold climates, this design ensures that no water remains in the barrel when the hydrant is closed, preventing freezing, minimizing damage from traffic impacts, and making repairs faster.
  • (Wet barrel options also available upon request for warmer regions where freezing is not a concern.)
• Traffic Breakaway Feature: Incorporates a critical shear point above grade, allowing the upper barrel to break cleanly upon vehicle impact. This minimizes water loss, prevents major damage to the main, and significantly reduces repair time and costs.
• Positive Shut-off Main Valve: Utilizes a high-quality, resilient wedge or main valve for a drip-tight seal, ensuring zero leakage when closed and immediate, unrestricted water flow when opened.
• Multiple Outlet Configurations: Equipped with industry-standard pumper and hose nozzles (e.g., 4.5" pumper nozzle, 2 x 2.5" hose nozzles) with National Standard Threads (NST) or National Pipe Threads (NPT) for universal compatibility with fire department equipment.
• Easy Operation & Maintenance: Features a large operating nut for quick access and designed for straightforward internal inspection and repair without the need for extensive excavation.
• Self-Draining Mechanism: Automatically drains residual water from the hydrant's barrel after each use, further preventing freezing and stagnation.
• AWWA, UL, FM, & NSF/ANSI 61 Compliance: Meets or exceeds leading industry standards, including AWWA C502 (Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants), UL Listing, FM Approval, and NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water contact parts, ensuring peak performance, safety, and regulatory adherence.
• High Flow Capacity: Engineered with optimal internal geometry to minimize pressure loss, delivering the high volumes of water necessary for effective fire suppression.

Benefits for Your Community & Infrastructure:

• Uncompromised Public Safety: Provides firefighters with immediate, high-pressure water access, drastically improving response times and effectiveness in combating fires, ultimately saving lives and property.
• Long-Term Investment: Exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and low-maintenance design translate into a significantly longer service life, reducing the frequency and cost of replacement.
• Reduced Operational Costs: The breakaway feature minimizes repair expenses after traffic incidents, while the robust construction and easy-to-service design reduce ongoing servicing and maintenance costs.
• Climate Versatility: The dry barrel design guarantees reliable operation even in the coldest climates, preventing costly freeze-ups and ensuring constant readiness.
• Regulatory Assurance: Full compliance with national and international standards provides peace of mind, ensuring your infrastructure meets all critical safety and performance mandates.
• Enhanced Firefighter Efficiency: Designed for quick and secure connection, allowing firefighters to establish a water supply rapidly during critical moments, improving overall incident management.
• Sustainable Infrastructure: Built to last for decades, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient municipal water system.

Ideal Applications:

• Municipal Water Systems: Essential for cities, towns, rural communities, and urban development projects.
• Industrial Parks & Complexes: Providing critical fire suppression for large manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and industrial zones.
• Commercial Developments: Shopping centers, office parks, mixed-use properties, and commercial campuses.
• Residential Neighborhoods: Ensuring safety and protection for homes, apartment complexes, and planned communities.
• Educational & Healthcare Campuses: Protecting vital institutions, their occupants, and assets.
• Public Utilities & Infrastructure Projects: Any area requiring reliable access to a high-volume water source for fire protection.

Technical Specifications (Standard Model - Customization Available):

• Main Material: Ductile Iron (Barrel, Bonnet, Shoe)
• Stem Material: Stainless Steel or High-Strength Bronze
• Valve Material: Rubber Encapsulated or Bronze/Rubber Disc
• Inlet Connection: 6" MJ (Mechanical Joint) or Flanged (AWWA C110/C153 drilling)
• Outlet Connections:
  • 1 x 4.5" Pumper Nozzle (NST or NPT)
  • 2 x 2.5" Hose Nozzles (NST or NPT)
• Operating Nut: 1 1/2" Square (standard), Pentagon available
• Working Pressure: 250 PSI (17.2 bar)
• Test Pressure: 500 PSI (34.5 bar)
• Valve Opening: 5 1/4" (133 mm)
• Bury Depth: Customizable (e.g., 3.5 ft to 7.5 ft in 6-inch increments)
• Coatings: Fusion-bonded epoxy interior and exterior to AWWA C550
• Standards: AWWA C502, UL Listed, FM Approved, NSF/ANSI 61
• Colors: Standard Safety Red (custom colors available upon request)

Why Choose Our Fire Hydrant?

Investing in a fire hydrant means investing in public safety and long-term infrastructure. Our hydrants are meticulously engineered and rigorously tested to deliver:

• Unmatched Durability: Built to withstand the toughest conditions for decades of reliable service.
• Reliable Performance: Ensures immediate and high-volume water access when it matters most, every single time.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces maintenance and repair costs over its long lifespan, offering superior value.
• Regulatory Compliance: Provides peace of mind with full adherence to the highest industry safety standards.
• Customization Options: Tailored to meet the specific requirements and environmental conditions of your project or municipality.