Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants, 4th Ed.

Download or read book Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants, 4th Ed. written by American Water Works Association and published by American Water Works Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated from the 1989 edition, this new edition provides the latest information distribution operators need to have about fire hydrants: design, installation, and maintenance practices. Using the easy-to-follow flow-testing procedures included, one can quickly obtain valuable distribution system information. This manual also traces the development of wet-barrel and dry-barrel styles and contains detailed instructions for installation and testing. The updated appendices feature new, updated diagrams of hydrant models, definitions, and record-keeping forms. Fourth edition.