HERE’S WHAT COULD HAPPEN WITH A DRY HYDRANT IN A LAKE
| Dry hydrant blocked by fish!
Source: CBC |
Dry hydrant damaged by freezing and thawing!
Source: Municipality of Ste-Anne-des-Lacs |
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COMPARISON OF A DRY HYDRANT IN A WATERCOURSE OR IN A TANK
Fibreglass tanks are much more economical in the long term. Considering all the benefits associated with the purchase, installation, maintenance and durability, fibreglass tanks are a much more profitable solution.
| Dry hydrant | Purchase | Installation | Maintenance for 25 years | Facts | Total cost |
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| Lake or river | 2 500 $ et + | 10 000 $ | 25 000 $ | Annual maintenance and licenses are expensive | 37 500 $ |
| Fiberglass Tanks | 15 000 $ | 10 000 $ | 0 $ | Flotation | 25 000 $ |
MAINTENANCE-FREE, COMPARED WITH A DRY HYDRANT IN A WATERCOURSE AS A LAKE OR RIVER
Due to its waterproof and monohull nature, fibreglass tank requires no maintenance program. So, it conveniently simplifies your operations.
- No special monitoring
- No seal to replace
- Total peace of mind for years to come
DRY HYDRANT IN A TANK – MYTHS AND FACTS
| Myths | Facts |
|---|---|
| Insufficient supply of water | Virtually infinite amount of water |
| 120 minutes of reserve (Insurance Fire Inspection Service) | Excludes the water transport Ignore budgets |
| Water freezes and / or becomes corrupted | Temperature remains within +/- 5 degrees Celsius |
| Fiberglass tanks float | Not with appropriate anchors |
| The fiberglass, it’s fragile | Same standard as concrete and steel (HS-20) |
| A dry hydrant in a lake, it’s cheaper | A dry hydrant in a lake requires much maintenance |