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10 Cards in this Set
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The route of water |
Reservoirs- treatment plants- pumping stations- trunk mains- service mains |
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Who is responsible for ensure London has enough water to fight fires |
The London fire and emergency planning authorities |
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Who maintains the hydrants |
Local authorities |
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British standards of a hydrant |
Open anti clockwise 65mm thread outlet Water flow of 2000 Lpm at a min of 1.7 bar |
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What equipment makes up the hydrant kit |
Double headed stand pipe Hydrant bar Hydrant key |
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When are hydrants tested |
Visually every year Every 4 years in April to sep over run to october |
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Types of leak detection devices |
Magnetic Screw on |
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Magnetic leak detection device |
Does not need hydrant value open so can be removed therefore can be safely moved to use the hydrant |
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Screw on |
Hydrant value left open. Can be used but value must be closed before. Should not be refitted and left in bottom of pit. Water officer informed |
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Give 4 example of what would be done during an hydrants test |
Check the hydrant plate is in the correct place and is visible Check the pit is clear Fit standpipe to thread to make sure it is okay Flush hydrant |
