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Water supply for fire fighting can be done by which type of hydrant system?

Water supply for fire fighting can be done by which type of hydrant system? Correct Answer Wet hydrant system

Explanation:

Fire Plug

  • The fire hydrant, or 'plug', is connected to a large water main buried deep enough underground so the water does not freeze even on the coldest day of the year.
  • The valve at the top of hydrant extends down to the water main.
  • When the fighter open the valve, water is allowed into the hydrant for their use.
     

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Wet hydrant system

  • The installations of wet rising mains are very similar to those of dry rising mains but they should be permanently charged with water from a pressurized supply.
  • Water supply for fire fighting can be done by a wet hydrant system.
  • It is essential that pressures and flows at all times be adequate to serve the designed number of outlets likely to be used.
  • This is irrespective of the source of water supply

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