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CHAPTER 4- WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT REPLIES 100% UPDATED AND VERYFIED

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Dry-barrel- used in areas with freezing temps. Base valve below
frost line. Stem nut is on top.
Wet-barrel- Stem on side



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Types of hydrants 2 types of water supply sources




Flow from a hydrant may vary due
Hydrant Color Codes
to


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, Consists of...
Primary feeders- Largest pipes in the system. They send large
amounts of water to various points of the system for local
distribution to the smaller mains. 8-72"
Secondary feeders- Comprise of a network of intermediate sized
pipes that reinforce the grid within the various loops off the primary
system. They aid in the concentration of the required fire flow at any
point. 6-36"
Distributors- Smaller mains serving individual hydrants and
consumers. 4-20"


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Hydrant Color Codes 2 types of water supply sources




3 basic rates of water cosumption Grid system


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Refineries, Paper manufacturing, industrial complexes



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Private water supply systems are 4 process used to remove
most commonly found on... contaminants from water

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