Standpipes

Question 1

What are the 2 types of Standpipe?

Answer 1

• LWG
• GAAM

Question 2

What are Standpipes USED for? (1)

Answer 2

Accessing reticulated water supplies

Question 3

What is the CONSTRUCTION of Standpipes?

Answer 3

LWG
* Head piece
* Top boss
* Cup valve
* Collar (bottom)

GAAM
* Stuffing box
* Head
* Collar (top)
* Bell
* Foot

Both
* Operating/spindle handle
* Spindle
* 65mm Storz coupling
* Blank Storz cap
* Shipping handles
* Barrel
* Wing nut/lugs
* Washer
* Cup valve/bell

Question 4

How do you OPERATE Standpipes? (7)

Answer 4

• Don PPE & PPC
• Remove hydrant cover – check for hazards
• Grasp spindle and place hydrant across knee to check washers (present), wingnut (fully down) and cup valve (fully up)
• Place standpipe in hydrant. Turn handles to ship (engage wingnuts)
• Turn head piece clockwise
• Turn spindle to flush hydrant
• To unship turn anti-clockwise using shipping handles.

LWG
Turn spindle all the way clock wise then back half a turn.
GAAM
Turn spindle until resistant. Rotate 3 full turns clcokwise

Question 5

How do you MAINTAIN Standpipes? (4)

Answer 5

• Check washers are present and for damage
• Check body for damage
• Check all moving parts are working correctly
• Wipe with damp cloth

Question 6

What are the Standpipe SAFETY practices? (2)

Answer 6

• Wear PPE (gloves, helmet & visor down)
• Don’t lean over the standpipe

Question 7

Where are Standpipes LOCATED?

Answer 7

LWG
MKV = NS Rear or OS Pump Panel

GAAM
Heavy = R2 or NS2