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Topic: Hydrant wrench


  
  Definitions and Names of Hydrant Components
A compression type hydrant in which the operating mechanism at the top of the hydrant is sealed from the barrel so that water does not come into contact with the mechanism during hydrant use.
An external hydrant part that is turned by a hydrant wrench in order to rotate the stem nut or stem; it may be integral with the stem nut or stem.
A compression type hydrant in which the operating mechanism at the top of the hydrant is not sealed from the water when the hydrant is opened.
www.firehydrant.org /info/nomenclature.html   (1060 words)

  
 Wrench - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tap wrench: a double–handled wrench for turning the square drive on taps used in threading operations (cutting the female threads such as within a nut) or a precision reamer.
Die wrench: A double–handled wrench for turning the dies used in threading operations (cutting the male threads such as on a bolt).
Torque wrench: a socket wrench drive tool that measures the amount of rotational force applied to the socket—this may be indicated visually with a rod or dial or may simply slip when a set torque is exceeded.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wrench   (1500 words)

  
 Hydrants and Blue Dots
These hydrants are recognizable by the valve nut on the opposite side of the hydrant from each outlet.
Hydrants have a variety of outlet sizes and styles, depending on how old they are and who installed them.
Wrenches are kept in a number of locations on the engines, so as to be readily accessable when needed.
www.sccfd.org /hydrants_bluedots.html   (673 words)

  
 Hydrant wrench - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A hydrant wrench is a tool used to remove fire hydrant caps and open the valve of the hydrant.
Several tricoise wrenches; the red ones at the top are in the vehicles, the yellow in the middle hang at the fire belts, the bottom one is a polycoise
In France, the hose and hydrants are linked with Guillemin symmetrical clutch (raccord symétrique Guillemin), which requires the rotation of 1/4 turn of a ring to be fastened.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hydrant_wrench   (330 words)

  
 Carmichael Water District
A hydrant permit form may be obtained at the District office located at 7837 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA 95608.
Fire Hydrant MUST be opened and closed slowly, using an approved fire hydrant "spanner" wrench.
Hydrant nozzle threads MUST be protected by replacement of hydrant caps when hydrant is not in use.
www.carmichaelwd.org /waterpermits.html   (215 words)

  
 Invention Support Announces a Great New Invention for Fire Departments Known as the 'Universal Hydrant Wrench'
In the United States, the most common shape of a hydrant nut is that of a pentagonal prism.
Although there are many hydrant wrenches on the market today which offer a variety of adjustments to pentagon heads and square heads, there is not a product which is specifically adjustable wrench to fit all shapes and sizes.
Fitting a device such as the "Universal Hydrant Wrench" into a larger package of tools and equipment for a fire department is an excellent way of providing certified fire fighters, volunteers and fire chiefs with the necessary equipment they need.
emediawire.com /releases/2006/12/emw488343.htm   (747 words)

  
 Glendale, AZ - Cross Connection Control
All fire hydrant meters are required to have a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly installed at the hydrant meter to protect from actual or potential cross connections to the City of Glendale distribution system.
Different job location: Each time the hydrant meter and backflow prevention assembly are relocated to a different job location a relocate fee of $80.52 (plus tax) is billed and a new backflow permit fee is to be obtained along with applicable fee of $61.36.
If the hydrant meter is needed, any balance owed must be paid in full, and a new deposit and installation fee may be required.
www.ci.glendale.az.us /CrossConnection/firehydrantmeterprogram.cfm   (892 words)

  
 Welcome to Akron Brass: Fittings & Accessories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Impact resistant Nylon Wrench Holder designed to hold either (2) Spanners or (2) Spanners and a Hydrant Wrench.
The Hydrant Wrench adjusts to a pentagon nut up to 1 3/4" from point to flat or to a square nut up to 1 1/4".
The all-purpose wrench for 3/4" to 3" rocker lug and pin lug couplings.
www.akronbrass.com /pages/akron_products/wrenches.html   (453 words)

  
 Hydrant Wrenches   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Entire wrench is zinc-chromate plated for corrosion resistance.
Also serves as a spanner wrench to attach or remove hose couplings (both pin and rocker type).
Please give dimensions measuring "point to flat" for pentagon nuts or across center from "flat to flat" for square and hexagon nuts.
www.wagerco.com /hydrant_wrenches.htm   (101 words)

  
 Wrench/Spanner Holders and Sets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Triple holder set complete with one Style 105 hydrant wrench and two Style 101 spanner wrenches.
Impact resistant nylon wrench holder designed to hold 2 spanners and a hydrant wrench.
Holds one hydrant wrench and two spanner wrenches.
www.wfrfire.com /website/firehose/WRENCH/holder.htm   (174 words)

  
 Tools: Camp Meeker Volunteer Fire Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
A conduit for water from a fire hydrant to an engine or from an engine to firefighters.
A small hose wrench which is lightweight and often folds up to fit into a firefighter's turnout coat pocket.
A wrench which is used to turn on and off fire hydrants.
www.sonic.net /~cmeek1/CMVFD/Tools.html   (291 words)

  
 Fire hydrant - Wikimedia Commons
A fire hydrant (or colloquially in the US, fire plug) is a source of water provided by most metropolitan communities to enable firefighters to tap into the municipal water supply to assist in extinguishing a fire.
Large image of fire hydrant, located in the town of Vienna, Virginia, USA.
This part of the fire hydrant will later be below the ground.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Fire_hydrant   (100 words)

  
 Heiman Fire Equipment -- Fire Hose, Wrench Tools
If the Wrench is laying on a sidewalk or the ground and the firefighter is wearing gloves, there is no way he can pick it up because it is so thin.
The HEIMAN Wrench is twice as thick as others and is specially designed so that it can be picked up easily.
Our rugged style 105 hydrant wrench re-designed to include a single head wrench and a Storz spanner.
www.heimanfireequipment.com /firehose.htm   (314 words)

  
 City of Kenosha, Wisconsin : CITY DEPARTMENTS : CITY CLERK-TREASURER : GUIDE TO LICENSES & PERMITS
To obtain a hydrant meter for the use and metering of water from a City fire hydrant.
Contractor or business are required to state the proposed location and their intended use for the hydrant meter.
When the hydrant permit expires, follow-up is started if the hydrant meter is not returned.
www.kenosha.org /departments/clerk/permit_guide/water.html   (311 words)

  
 Drafting From Low Pressure Hydrants
There are areas in the district where ridgeline hydrants are located at approximately the same level as reservoirs.
The example presented here is of the hydrant at 48 Tappan Lane, next to the Sleepy Hollow Reservoir.
It is on an 8" main and is backed up by nearly 3 million gallons of storage, however the hydrant's static pressure is often 4 psi or less, depending on the level in the reservoir, and direct flows from the hydrant are often less than 200 GPM.
www.firehydrant.org /info/hdraft01.html   (599 words)

  
 Wrenches/Spanners
The adjustable jaw is made of tough, manganese bronze for long life.
This wrench will accommodate pentagon heads for 1 7/8"(46mm) and square heads to 1½"(38mm).
Light duty, compact pocket spanner wrench, zinc plated.
www.wfrfire.com /website/firehose/wrench/wrench.htm   (142 words)

  
 unit-4-notes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Describe the basic design of a dry barrel hydrant, including the function or purpose of the valves.
Describe the unique feature of a fire hydrant operating nut and hydrant wrench.
Flush foreign material from the hydrant barrel and lateral main piping.
dl.clackamas.cc.or.us /wqt121/unit-4-notes.htm   (298 words)

  
 FIRE
For pentagon hydrant nuts up to 1-3/4" from point to flat.
Also notched to fit 1-1/4" square hydrant nut.
A compact wrench, easily carried in your jacket pocket.
www.crgco.com /fire.htm   (201 words)

  
 Hydrant Wrench Adjustable   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This hydrant wrench is adjustable to fit up to 1 3/4" pentagon operating nuts and pumper or steamer caps.
It has a cast steel construction, and a heavy duty 7/8" steel handle.
This Hydrant Wrench is also available zinc plated #63279
www.qwater.com /products/h/hydrant_wrench_adjustable.htm   (41 words)

  
 Firefighting professionals shop for helmets, flashlights, boots, badges and shields at TheFireStore.com -
Capable of five different functions; Adjustable hydrant wrench, spanner wrench, gas shut-off tool, pry axe head, striking hammer head, this tool is essential gear for all firefighters and emergency responders.
It can be used to hold hydrant tools and can be clipped to keep it where you need it.
It attaches to the hydrant end of the hose and does not need to be removed when charging the line because the straps are made of heavy elastic.
www.thefirestore.com /store/category.cfm?cID=2057   (278 words)

  
 A Few Things We're Proud Of
The hydrant wrench was Engine 1's original hydrant wrench and was carried on the truck's floorboard in-front of the seat.
A new style hydrant wrench was purchased for Engine 1 in 1986; however, the original hydrant remained on the truck until 1996 until it was retired and placed on display in the fire station.
The pick-head axe was Engine 2's original axe and was retired in 1986 because of the condition of the handle.
troy.troytn.com /oldequip.htm   (1353 words)

  
 Wrenches Page
All Firequip spanner wrenches are made of lightweight, high-strength cast aluminum
An all-purpose wrench featuring belt hook eye, gas cock shutoff, and claws.
Features universal spanners and mounting bracket without hydrant wrench.
www.firequip.com /wrenches.htm   (80 words)

  
 FIRE FIGHTING TOOLS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Aluminum Wrench Holder for Universal Spanner and Hydrant Wrenches
Designed to hold two USW spanner wrenches and one 189 hydrant wrench
This wrench can be used on our cam and groove pin lug or trapezoidal lug tank car adapters, or 8" pin lug couplings
www.tamparubber.com /firetool.htm   (831 words)

  
 Wrenches
This page features Zephyr's variety of wrenches and wrench holders.
Use as a ground wrench to connect or disconnect long hose lines
Before ordering, it is necessary to measure your hydrant valve stem drive as follows:
www.zephyrindustries.com /wrenches.htm   (539 words)

  
 JGB Coupling Data - Spanner and Hydrant Wrenches
JGB Coupling Data - Spanner and Hydrant Wrenches
A gas cock shutoff is provided in the handle.
JGB is not responsible for any errors or changes to that data made by the manufacturer.
www.jgbhose.com /static/4518.asp   (223 words)

  
 ZAK TOOL | Hydrant Wrenches
Insert included for use on small pentagon stems Reversing lever in head.
Hydrant Wrench - Heat-treated stainless alloy wrench accommodates pentagon stems up to 1-7/".
Textured urethane coated oval tubular grip provides optimal leverage control.
www.zaktool.com /hydrant.html   (35 words)

  
 Fire Wrench - Heavy Duty Adjustable Hydrant Wrench
Fire Wrench - Heavy Duty Adjustable Hydrant Wrench
This heavy duty adjustable fire hydrant wrench has a 12" handle.
It is made of zinc plated steel with a knurled handle grip.
www.jmefireequipment.com /catalog/index.cfm?iid=25743&cid=990   (31 words)

  
 Hydrant Wrench - Home Improvement - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
Wal-Rich Fire Hydrant 2-1/2 inch NST Female by 3/4 inch Male Garden Hose Adaptor,...
Fire Hydrant Adapter - 2-1/2 inch Female NST Fire Hose Thread by 3/4 inch male garden hose thread adaptor, made of brass, with 2 standard pin lugs for spanner wrench.
Wheeler Rex 8700 Forged Hydrant Wrench Features: For removing hydrant caps and operating hydrants.
www.nextag.com /hydrant-wrench/search-html   (176 words)

  
 Hose Reels
FE-32- 2½" (65 mm) Coupling Combination Hose and Hydrant Wrench.
Available to fit various shapes and sizes of hydrant spindles.
FE-31-2½" (65 mm) Adjustable Hydrant and Coupling Wrench 20" (508 mm) long.
nni.8m.com /id69.htm   (247 words)

  
 Wheeler Rex Professional Pipe Tools   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
One through-bolt wrench with two sockets makes for fast, easy tightening of your repair clamp and service saddle nuts.
Strong, all steel construction with a vinyl grip.
To expedite telephone orders, please have your customer number ready.
www.wheelerrex.com /wrenches2.html   (213 words)

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