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BLOW-OFF HYDRANT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flushing hydrant
1, record 1, English, flushing%20hydrant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blow-off hydrant 2, record 1, English, blow%2Doff%20hydrant
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MainGuard [trademark] is a high-quality, fully featured 2" blow-off hydrant ... [used] mainly for water main flushing purposes. ... can be placed in a meter box if an underground installation is desired. 2, record 1, English, - flushing%20hydrant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Where deadend mains occur they shall be provided with a fire hydrant if flow and pressure are sufficient, or with an approved flushing hydrant or blowoff for flushing purposes. No flushing device shall be directly connected to any sewer. 3, record 1, English, - flushing%20hydrant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fire Hydrant Flushing. Hydrant flushing is a maintenance procedure needed to clean the water mains and to operate and maintain each fire hydrant in the Township. 4, record 1, English, - flushing%20hydrant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... you may see New Jersey-American employees releasing water from hydrants in your community. This process, called "flushing," allows us to test the hydrants to ensure that they work properly. The sudden movement of water also removes sediment from the pipes to enhance the performance of the company's distribution system and maintain the clarity of your water. 5, record 1, English, - flushing%20hydrant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouche de vidange
1, record 1, French, bouche%20de%20vidange
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bouche de drainage 1, record 1, French, bouche%20de%20drainage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Propositions sous toutes réserves. 1, record 1, French, - bouche%20de%20vidange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les avantages de la bouche d'incendie Brigadier se résument dans ces quelques mots : [...] drainage automatique. [...] Bouche d'incendie type à ras le sol. [...] La boîte située à la surface peut contenir un tuyau de vidange ou drainage (lequel peut être raccordé à un coude de vidange ou drainage) ou un bouchon obturateur. Dans ce dernier cas, l'eau doit être pompée après chaque utilisation. 2, record 1, French, - bouche%20de%20vidange
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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