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12 Cards in this Set
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A hydrant is.. |
Equipment fixed to water main to access water |
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Is water from hydrant same as domestic tap |
Yes |
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How does water arrive at hydrant |
Reservoir Treatment plant Pump station Trunk mains Service mains |
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Local water authorities do what to hydrants Name the act and authority responsible for adequate water supply |
Install and maintain 2004 fire and rescue services act - the London fire planning authority (LFEPA) and emergency |
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What is the British standard that hydrants must conform to.. |
65mm round thread outlet to enable stand pipe to be attached Min water flow of 2000 ltrs per min to min pressure of 1.7 bar Anti clockwise opening |
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Hydrant Notes |
Hydrants are SCREW DOWN HYDRANT PLATES are placed on walls gates sides of buildings - purpose is to give directions and indicate size of water is attached to (note double and nearest rd) Hydrant plates - top of H is mm size of main FROST VALVES prevent freezing |
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Connecting standpipe to outlet and flushing the hydrant is called |
Setting in the hydrant or shipping the hydrant |
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Name to leak detection devices in hydrants |
Magnetic - magnetically attached to hydrant Screw on - 65mm screw cap connected to electronic recording unit. May contain LED |
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Visual inspections are done Hydrants are tested |
Yearly - identify condition and allow staff to remain familiar with location Every 4 years between April and September |
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Hydrant gear is made up of? |
Stand pipe Hydrant Key Hydrant bar |
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What do you do if you find a.. Magentic leak device and Screw on |
Remove then replaced back into hydrant when shut down Screw on - Shut valve unscrew remove. Then left in pit and water officer informed on return to station |
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WATER ON, what are the next commands? |
DELIVERY NUMBER BRANCH WORKING ON WHAT FLOOR 6 BAR PRESSURE |
