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Dry Hydrants & Strainers
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Dry Hydrants & Strainers
Specifications
Application
Dry hydrant systems (i.e., non-pressurized) are designed for
drafting applications. The installations of these systems on
surface water sources can provide year-round accessibility to
water supplies. Installed in strategic areas, dry hydrants can
become the water supply system for rural fire departments
where pressurized water systems are not available or are too
small to support pressurized hydrants. Dry hydrants can also
be used to supplement pressurized systems in municipal areas
where low water pressure exists or where back-up systems
are desirable for emergency preparedness.
Sizes
Heads: available in 4½", 5" & 6" NST (male, female, or Storz)
90°, 45° and 180° 6" schedule 40 PVC configurations
Features & Benefits
• Optional caps in snap-on or threaded rocker-lug designs are high visibility yellow to assist in locating hydrants at night
• Hydrant heads feature a unique conical-shaped strainer for maximum protection against obstruction of flow
• Unique V-shaped hole pattern in horizontal strainer eliminates vortex by equalizing surface area suction (4:1 intake ratio)
• Optional strainer designs allow application customization to maximize system performance
• Fixed or back flush end cap designs are engineered to promote maximum cleaning of strainer holes during back flushing
• 100% corrosion-free materials for extended life
• 6061-T6 anodized extruded aluminum parts for maximum durability
• All male and female dry hydrants come with strainers
Dixon Northline Dry Fire Hydrant Systems
45°
(preferred)
90°
Typical Dry Hydrant Installations