Term Paper #2 will be on Wet Barrel versus Dry Barrel Hydrants (pro’s and con’s)
Consider cost, maintenance, what happens if their sheared off, and the type of supply line(s) you use all come
into play. Be ready to justify your position and any department requirements which might be needed based on your choice. How much did cities spend on water damage from broken hydrants.
Articles that helps:
The Difference Between Wet Barrel and Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants-https://completepumpsandfire.com.au/the-difference-between-wet-barrel-and-dry-barrel-fire-hydrants/#:~:text=Advantages%20and%20Disadvantages%20of%20Each%20Type&text=Wet%20barrel%20hydrants%20are%20much,developing%20in%20the%20standing%20water.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DRY HYDRANT AND WET HYDRANT?-https://www.mafco-fire.com/whats-the-difference-between-dry-hydrant-and-wet-hydrant/
Breaking Down Components of a Fire Hydrant-https://www.meyerfire.com/blog/breaking-down-components-of-a-fire-hydrant
DRY BARREL FIRE HYDRANT 0R WET BARREL FIRE HYDRANT: WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE?-https://www.dutcotennant.com/blog/barrel-hydrants
Dry barrel and wet barrel fire hydrants- https://www.avkvalves.eu/en/fire-protection/product-insights-fire/hydrants/wet-barrel-hydrants-and-dry-barrel-hydrants#:~:text=AVK’s%20wet%20barrel%20fire%20hydrant,water%20and%20thus%20under%20pressure.
1.7: Hydrants-https://workforce.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Water_Systems_Technology/Water_140%3A_Water_Distribution_Operator_I_(Alvord)/01%3A_Chapters/1.07%3A_Hydrants
How To Determine the best water hydrant for you-https://hydrants.com/how-to-determine-the-best-water-hydrant-for-you/
Fire Hydrants and Valves-https://watermainsupply.com/pages/fire-hydrants-and-valves
An overview of Fire Hydrant-https://blog.thepipingmart.com/other/an-overview-of-fire-hydrant/
Oh HOW nice you have a HYDRANT on site is it wet or dry and who does the P.M. on it?-https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/oh-how-nice-you-have-hydrant-site-wet-dry-who-does-pm-terry-penney
Dry Hydrants: An Overview-https://dixonvalve.com/en/news-and-events/news/dry-hydrants-overview#:~:text=A%20dry%20hydrant%20allows%20firefighters,using%20a%20traditional%20fire%20hydrant.&text=The%20success%20of%20extinguishing%20any,t%20properly%20fight%20a%20blaze.
Choosing the Right Fire Hydrant-https://www.ejprescott.com/blog/choosing-the-right-fire-hydrant
What is a Fire Hydrant? Its Types, Working, Components, and Color Coding (PDF)-https://whatispiping.com/fire-hydrant/
How Do Fire Hydrants Actually Work?-https://crispladewfire.com/how-do-fire-hydrants-actually-work/
Types of Fire Hydrants | Firefighting | Explained-https://engineertanweerahmed.com/2021/10/11/types-of-fire-hydrants-firefighting-explained/