Fire Hydrants

What are fire hydrants?

Fire hydrants are used with fire fighting equipment and are typically located underground. Fire hydrant surface boxes are usually marked "FH", and a "H" yellow marker post will be located nearby.

JDP’s most popular fire hydrant is the squat Type 2 fire hydrant; for underground installation it complies with the requirements of BS 750 and features a stainless steel or gunmetal London round thread outlet. Specialist above ground hydrants are also available upon request.

Features & Benefits

  • Fully maintainable
  • Ductile iron construction
  • Auto-frost drain valve as standard
  • Corrosion resistant construction
  • Stainless steel or gunmetal London round thread outlet
  • Inlet flange PN10/16 drilling
  • Kite marked and WRAS approved

Applictions

The Type 2 fire hydrant is suitable for use with water and neutral liquids, to a maximum working pressure of 16 Bar, and between temperatures of -10°C to +70°C. Insulation is essential for temperatures of 0°C and below. Also complies with BS EN 1074-6 for (potable) drinking water.

Ductile iron type 2 fire hydrant.

Fire Hydrants

Inlet Diameter Code
80mm 0820FHYD2