Quick and timely access to a water source during a fire allows you to almost instantly localize the fire and minimize the negative consequences of the fire. The water container that the fire brigade has in the car is not always enough in practice. Firefighter a hydrant, correctly selected and installed in the appropriate location, guarantees trouble-free operation of the fire extinguishing system in the residential and industrial sectors.
Features of the underground structure
This structure is located below ground level, in a special well and covered with a standardized sewer hatch. The main advantage of this design is its protection from mechanical damage during operation, or rather, while waiting. The system is designed to withdraw water in large volumes to cope with the needs of the fire brigade. Other features worth adding:
- The hydrant is used in conjunction with a fire pump.
- Mechanism parts are made of stainless steel.
- Remains operational at any time of the year
- Standardized connection dimensions.
The last factor is especially important, since fire accessories must strictly correspond to each other. The underground structure is much better protected from the negative effects of subzero temperatures. The hydrant is guaranteed to remain operational during the winter season.
Above-ground hydrant
It is less common, but also performs an important function of ensuring the safety of enterprises, factories and the residential sector in populated areas. It can be used not only for firefighting purposes, but also for economic purposes, if the volume of stored and incoming water allows it. The main design features include:
- mounted directly on the water main;
- has several outlets for fire hoses;
- special valve at the bottom of the hydrant ;
- especially durable construction against mechanical damage.
Above-ground construction is used mainly in regions with a temperate climate, where in winter the air temperature does not drop to critical levels. Promtekhservice produces a fairly wide range of products. In strict accordance with existing fire technical standards.
