Hydrants Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two uses of hydrants?
A
- To supply water to an appliance
- To supply water to a firefighting line
2
Q
What are the 4 main types of above ground hydrants?
A
- ‘L’ Type
- Pillar
- Millcock
- Rural Standpipe
3
Q
List every component of a Div A standpipe. (14 parts in total)
A
- Operating handle
- Spindle
- Head piece
- 65mm Storz coupling
- 65mm Storz blank cap
- Top boss
- Shipping handles
- 65mm diameter alloy barrel
- Male thread
- Bottom boss
- Wing nuts
- Collar
- Washer
- Cup valve
4
Q
List every component of a Div B standpipe (13 parts in total)
A
- Spindle handle
- Stuffing box
- Head
- Blank Cap
- Collar
- Shipping handles
- Barrel
- Spindle
- Spindle Thread
- Lugs
- Foot
- Bell
- Washer
5
Q
Explain why black top ‘L’ type hydrants should not be used for firefighting.
A
They may be very high pressure or dry.
