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11337 Demonstration of a New Generation of Stainless Steel Corrosion-Resistant Fire Hydrant Retrofit, “No-Dig” System Which Also Protects Against Deliberate/Accidental Contamination of Critical Water Supplies

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  • 11337 Demonstration of a New Generation of Stainless Steel Corrosion-Resistant Fire Hydrant Retrofit, “No-Dig” System Which Also Protects Against Deliberate/Accidental Contamination of Critical Water Supplies
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Product Number: 51300-11337-SG
ISBN: 11337 2011 CP
Author: Eddy D. Smith, Mark Ginsberg, Vicki VanBlaricum and Vince Hock
Publication Date: 2011
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There is a need in both the military and public sectors to upgrade existing, older-generation fire hydrants with a new-generation system which is corrosion-resistant and also helps to prevent deliberate injection of chemical/biological contaminants into the drinking water systems. Unfortunately, it is very common for many hydrants to be internally severely corroded enough that they will not operate at a critical time—during a fire. This inoperability is caused by corrosion of the older cold-rolled steel stems to such an extent that the fire fighter is unable to open the hydrant’s water valve. As part of the Army and Department of Defense (DOD) Corrosion Program, 90 older-generation corroded (and difficult to open) fire hydrants of various brand names, models, and vintages have been upgraded with a newgeneration retrofit system at a major Army installation. The innovative, but off-the-shelf product requires no expensive excavation and promises to be reliable, economical, and corrosion-resistant since the main component is manufactured of series 304 stainless steel. A demonstration and evaluation project is underway and will conclude in March 2012.

Key words: fire hydrant, corrosion-resistant, water security
There is a need in both the military and public sectors to upgrade existing, older-generation fire hydrants with a new-generation system which is corrosion-resistant and also helps to prevent deliberate injection of chemical/biological contaminants into the drinking water systems. Unfortunately, it is very common for many hydrants to be internally severely corroded enough that they will not operate at a critical time—during a fire. This inoperability is caused by corrosion of the older cold-rolled steel stems to such an extent that the fire fighter is unable to open the hydrant’s water valve. As part of the Army and Department of Defense (DOD) Corrosion Program, 90 older-generation corroded (and difficult to open) fire hydrants of various brand names, models, and vintages have been upgraded with a newgeneration retrofit system at a major Army installation. The innovative, but off-the-shelf product requires no expensive excavation and promises to be reliable, economical, and corrosion-resistant since the main component is manufactured of series 304 stainless steel. A demonstration and evaluation project is underway and will conclude in March 2012.

Key words: fire hydrant, corrosion-resistant, water security
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