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Fire safety<\/a> is a top concern in any facility, whether it’s a home or a business. Fire hydrant systems<\/a> are one of the most important instruments for controlling and putting out flames. These systems make it easy for firemen to have a consistent supply of water rapidly. A lot of people know what the red fire hydrants on the street are, but not many people know how the complete system works.<\/span><\/p>\n

This blog explains things down for you in basic, easy terms if you’re a building owner, facility manager, or just someone who wants to know how fire protection systems work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Are Fire Hydrant Systems?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A fire hydrant system<\/a> is a part of a building\u2019s fire protection setup. It is a system for getting water to a fire that has pipes, valves, and hoses that send water at high pressure. People who have been trained to use these devices or firemen may generally find them in buildings or on the street.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fire hydrants operate with other fire safety tools including fire alarms<\/a>, hose reels<\/a>, fire sprinklers, and extinguishers<\/a>. The major reason for them is to offer firemen or trained workers a quick and easy way to attach their hoses and spray water where it is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Main Parts of a Fire Hydrant System<\/b><\/h2>\n


\n<\/span>Knowing what a hydrant system is made of helps in understanding how it works. There are a lot of parts that make up the system that work together.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Water Supply Source<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This could be the city’s water pipe or a separate tank for water. The source has to have adequate flow and pressure to put out big flames.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Network of Pipes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Strong pipelines bring water from the source to the fire hydrants. These are usually buried and made to bear a lot of pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Outlets for Hydrants<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Firefighters or staff can attach hoses to these points. You can find them inside buildings or on the street. Most of the time, each hydrant has a valve and a hose connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Fire Hose and Nozzle<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Many buildings have hoses already hooked to their hydrants. Firefighters hook up the hose, turn on the valve, then use the nozzle to regulate how the water sprays.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Pump for Fire<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Some systems have a fire pump that raises the water pressure, which is useful in taller buildings or places where the main water pressure is low.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Types of Fire Hydrant Systems<\/b><\/h2>\n

            There are two common types:<\/span><\/p>\n

            Wet Riser System<\/b><\/h3>\n

            This is for buildings that are taller than 15 meters. The pipelines are always full of water and ready to use with this arrangement. Wet risers are connected to a water source and a pump, so they may be used right away in case of a fire.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Dry Riser System<\/b><\/h3>\n

            Used in buildings that are 10 to 15 meters tall. The pipes stay empty until firefighters connect them to a water supply, which is generally a fire truck. This kind of system is common in smaller or older buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            How Do Fire Hydrant Systems Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

            The working process is simple yet powerful. When there\u2019s a fire:<\/span><\/p>\n