Hydrant install after restoration. Fresh paint and parts! This Mueller Co. fire hydrant was pulled and restored over the past few winter months. During the install a food grade grease is applied to the gaskets and O-rings to insure a proper seel before pressure testing. 🔵🟢 #kmm #Municipal #managementcompany #fieldwork #watercompany #serviceline #watertreatment #meterpit #waterline #waterleak #waterbill #Pennsylvania #firehydrant | Keystone Municipal Management LLC

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I talk a lot about "pumping the hydrant" because I was brought up to do it in the PG/DCFD area and because I have repeatedly seen it pay off on the fireground. It is essentially remnants of the old school "wagon & pumper" 2-piece engine company, but it still has ample benefits today. The primary benefits are: 💧 The ability to increase pressure/GPM to the attack engine if necessary. You can often increase your flow by 50% or more. How much, specifically, is dependent on your water system. 🚒 It