How to Conduct a Single Hydrant Flow Test | Hose Monster University

A growing concern of #firedepartments and #municipalities is the proper functioning of #firehydrants when needed to extinguish a fire. In this video, we show you how easy it is to test a single hydrant with Hose Monster's industry-leading equipment, including the Big Boy Hose Monster.
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[@drone521]

Just a safety tip.....after you remove the caps, tighten the remaining cap, in this case a2.5" !!!!! Many times after a leak, we use hydrants to get the air out while filling the main. Especially in cold climates ( dry barrel hydrants) we often ,,do to time constraints, shut the hydrant and put the cap on only a couple of turns to,allow the hydrant to drain. Even though we intend to return and tighten the cap, sometimes that never happens!!!!! I have seen people hurt from being hit by caps, thinking they were secure!!!

[@matthewbass9859]

If you are doing a 5-year flow test of the private service mains, this is incorrect. NFPA 291 states you should use 2 hydrants not 1.

[@hosemonster]

Hi Matthew - We agree, when assessing the capacity of a water main for fire protection purposes the two hydrant test is the correct test to perform (which we also have a video on). However, this test is appropriate to confirm the proper function and output of an individual hydrant.

[@robertgriggs1818]

well they were not doing a 5 year,