M17 Fire Hydrants: Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance, Fifth Edition (Manual of Water Supply Practices, 17) - Softcover

AWWA

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1625760191 ISBN 13: 9781625760197

Publisher: American Water Works Association, 2016

Synopsis

This utility operations manual provides drawings and approved procedures for fire hydrant design, installation, and operation and maintenance practices. It traces the development of the different styles and contains detailed instructions for testing. Definitions, diagrams, and record-keeping tips are included as well as easy-to-follow flow-testing procedures to quickly obtain valuable distribution system information. _x000d_
The bulk of the material in this manual refers to dry-barrel and wet-barrel fire hydrants; however, information is also included on high-pressure and flush-type hydrants. Installation practices described are consistent with AWWA C600-10 Installation of Ductile Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances._x000d_
Includes an illustrated guide to fire hydrants, organized by manufacturer name. _x000d_
Included with the purchase of M17 are two 16x22 printable PDFs: _x000d_
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AWWA Poster - Dry-Barrel _x000d_
AWWA Poster - Wet-Barrel _x000d_
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Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the oldest and largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to safe and sustainable water in the world. With more than 50,000 members worldwide and 43 Sections in North America, AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the entire water community.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Water Works Association
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1625760191
• ISBN 13: 9781625760197
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 145