Fire Hydrant Flow And Pressure Test Equipment

Testing and properly maintaining your fire apparatus will grant you peace of mind for whatever the day throws at you and your team.

Fire hydrant flow and pressure test equipment.

Nfpa 13 states that the volume and pressure of a public water supply shall be determined from water flow test data or other approved methods 5 2 2 2. To carry out a flow test engineers and itm professionals use pitot gauges to measure hydrant pressure. Our test equipment varies from meters that use a pitot gauge to inline pressure gauges to inline pressure transducers with a mechanical paddle wheel. The role of fire flow testing is to ensure and determine water availability in planning for fire fighting fire sprinkler systems or domestic water demand.

Fire hydrants are tested regularly to ensure that they are capable of providing water at an acceptable pressure and flow rate foe public health and firefighting operations. About fire hydrant and mains testing equipment ideal for water transference our 2 5 fire hose with instantaneous fire hydrant couplings is available in lengths to suit your requirements. Fire hydrant flow test determine the flow rate and pressure in any location through out a water company s or water authority s underground water distribution system. Our range of meters are suitable for use in testing fire hydrants to australian standards flow testing fire monitors or watercart water cannons and in fire training grounds for fire fighting training.

Akron also offers testers gauges water flow meters and other specialized equipment to help departments meet the annual testing requirements for pumps hoses and hydrants. Ultimte hydrant t diffuser static pressure test kit h fk9. Featured hydrant flow test kits. Flamestop provide portable test instruments for hydrant hose reel pressure and flow measurement.

Whether it s flow testing fire hydrants or pump test connections it s vital these units are tested and kept in tip top shape. Acting in accordance to this mindset at edarley we provide firefighters with the tools necessary to maintain and monitor their fire pump flow test equipment. 5 1 the equipment necessary for carrying out flow and pressure tests according to this guideline consists of a standpipe with the correct adaptors hydrant bar and key crow bar and a suitable flow and pressure test instrument. Test equipment is essential in the fire service industry.

Standpipes are fitted with backflow protection double check valve to prevent contamination of the water supply network. 5 2 there are different test instruments available.