AMERICAN Fire Hydrant, 6 in Nominal, Valve Opening: 5-1/4 in, Outlet Type: Mechanical Joint, 250 psi, Ductile Iron
| Material | : | Ductile Iron |
| Nominal Size | : | 6 in |
| Outlet Type | : | Mechanical Joint |
| Pressure Rating | : | 250 psi |
| Valve Opening | : | 5-1/4 in |
- Fire hydrants shall meet or exceed ANSI/AWWA C502, latest revision for use in water supply systems
- Rated working pressure shall be 250 psi, test pressure shall be 500 psi
- Hydrants shall be dry barrel construction closing with and opening against the inlet pressure
- Hydrant main valve closure shall be of the compression type
- Traffic break feature to be designed for easy 360 deg rotation of nozzle section and incorporate the use of a two-piece square rod and single cast-iron rod coupling secured with stainless steel coupling pins
- The hydrant shall have a travel stop nut in the top of the hydrant to limit the travel of the hydrant rod, hydrant designs that allow the valve bottom to stop against the shoe or employ a stop in the drain mechanism resulting in a bending moment in the rod assembly are not allowed
- Hydrant upper and lower barrels and base shall be made of ductile iron
- Hydrant to be Certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372