Dry Fire Hydrant Products
- Dry hydrant systems designed for drafting applications.
- Strategic installation provides year round accessibility to water supply.
Features and Benefits
- Optional caps in snap-on or threaded rocker lug designs are high visibility yellow color to assist in locating hydrants at night.
- Hydrant heads feature unique conical-shaped strainer for maximum protection against obstruction of flow.
- Unique V-shaped hole pattern in horizontal strainer eliminates vortex by equalizing surface area suction (4:1 ratio).
- Optional strainer designs allow application customization to maximize system performance.
- Fixed or Bach Flush End Cap designs engineered to promote maximum cleaning of strainer holes during back flushing.
- 6061-T6 anodized extruded aluminum parts for maximum durability.
Top Head Assembly
- 4 1/2”, 5” and 6” NH (NST), Male or Female Swivel.
Male Thread Assemblies
- Head assemblies available with 90°, 45° and 180° Schedule 40 PVC elbows and straight couplings.
- High visibility Yellow Snap-on or Rocker Lug Cap.
- Male thread and connectors 6061-T6 lightweight aluminum alloy anodized for added corrosion resistance and durability.
Female Swivel Thread Assemblies
- Head assemblies available with 90°, 45° and 180° Schedule 40 PVC elbows and straight couplings.
- High visibility Yellow Rocker Lug Plug.
- Female thread and connector made from 6061-T6 lightweight aluminum alloy anodized for added corrosion resistance and durability.
Horizontal and Barrel Hydrant Strainers
- Strainers range in size from 6” to 12” diameters.
- Provided with Schedule 40 PVC.
- Strainers available with Fixed or Back Flush Cap designs and provide 4:1 intake ratio.
Dry Hydrant Low Level Strainer
- Low level design for vertical bridge or cistern installations.
- Repels water borne debris flowing downstream.
- Rugged aluminum design provided with 6” Male PVC coupling for easy connection to PVC pipe.
Dry Hydrant Stream Strainer
- Low Level design for shallow stream installations.
- Repels water borne debris flowing downstream.
- Rugged aluminum design provided with 6” Male PVC coupling for easy connection to PVC pipe.
Check Valve / Strainer Assemblies
- Designed for installations where water level can drop below horizontal section of pipe and where pipe must be installed above water level.
- Provided with built-in temporary check valve which allows water from the truck to prime system. 8” Strainer with 6” or 8” Female PVC connection.
Cistern Vent Indicator
- Provides proper vent to draft ratio in cistern, which maximizes flow and protects against tank collapse.
- Built-in indicator shows the water level status in the cistern.
- Flange connections for the tank must be provided from the end user.
Flush Mount Dry Hydrant Enclosure
- Designed for below ground hydrant head installations.
- Ideal for areas where vandalism is a problem or where property owners do not want hydrant head visible.
Insulation Sleeves
- Styrofoam insulation (360 degrees) for added frost protection.
- Supplied in two foot lengths; wraps around 6” riser.
Dry Hydrant Signs
- NO PARKING – FIRE DEPT. USE ONLY (with picture).
- Available as 12” x 18” aluminum backed or 6” x 12” self-adhesive decal.
- Supplied with high quality reflective material.
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