#Fire hydrant hose series

The connection for a fire hose varies throughout Australia according to the local fire authority. The nominal diameter for a hydrant valve connection is 65mm. The end-point of a fire hydrant system is the Hydrant (also known as a Hydrant Valve or Landing Valve) strategically located throughout a building in accordance with the provisions of AS2419. Hydrant (also known as the Attack Hydrant) A pumpset may comprise a combination of electric or compression ignition (diesel) motors. In some circumstances where the hydraulic analysis has determined that the water supply is insufficient for the building requirements, one or more booster pump sets may be required. A booster is typically mounted in a cabinet that includes details of the pressure limitations and requirements for the fire hydrant system. The location of the fire brigade booster should be chosen to ensure that it is readily accessible and provide protection to fire-fighters. The booster assembly provides a point of attachment for the fire brigade to provide additional water to a fire hydrant system in the event of an emergency.

The control valves are used in combination with the pipework to control a direct the flow of water. The dimensions of the pipe is determined by Australian Standard AS2419 and hydraulic analysis.

#Fire hydrant hose series

To direct the water from its point of origin (supply) to its destination (hydrant valve) requires a series of interconnected pipes at defined sizes. The capacity or volume of the water supply or storage must also be taken into account as part of the hydraulic analysis. Water storage must also include a facility for automatic replenishment (make-up water) due to losses from evaporation, leakage, periodic testing, etc.

A water supply for a fire hydrant system can be derived from a reliable source of water such as street mains, static water supply such as a tank or dam.