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List the types of delivery hose used by the MFB
Duraline only:
-25mm (solid rubber hose reel)
-38mm x 30m (Storz)
-38mm x 15 (x2 in highrise pack)
-50mm x 30m (Storz)
-65mm x 30m (Storz)
List the types of feed hose used by the MFB
-65mm x 10m & 30m (used for primary pumping appliances)
-90mm x 15m (for transferring large volumes of water from open water source to pump)
-90mm x 30m (for large pumping appliances)
List the types of hydrants used by the MFB/CFA
1. Groundball/fireplug
2. Pillar
3. ‘L’ type
4. Millcock
5. Rural standpipe
What are the uses of a hydrant?
-Supply water to an appliance
-supply water to a branch via a hose
List the components of a standpipe
MFB:
-barrel
-headpiece
-spindle
-storz coupling
-cup calve
-collar
-shipping handles
-top boss
Name the 2 types of hydrant indicators
-Metal (can be nailed to wooden poles)
-vinyl (attached with spray adhesive)
Indicators come in the form of primary or secondary markers. Larger primary markers are placed on a power pole facing the hydrant. A smaller secondary marker is placed facing the direction of traffic if the primary indicator is not 50% visible.
Where are cats eyes placed on single and multi-lane roads?
Adjacent to white lines on the same side and in line with the hydrant.
Adjacent to the white line, in line with hydrant. There is also a cat’s eye in the far right lane to indicate hydrant location on the opposite side.
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