Products Introduction
Foinbo® French fire hydrant generally refers to the standard type of fire hydrant used in France and some French-speaking regions, designed according to French and European standards
Products Specification
|
Model |
Material | Working Pressure |
Inlet |
Outlet |
| DN100/65-1.6 | Ductile iron | 1.6 Mpa |
Flange DN100 BS4504 |
Guillemin 65 *2 + Guillemin 100*1 |
FAQ
Q: What is a French Type Fire Hydrant?
A French Type Fire Hydrant is a pillar-type outdoor hydrant commonly used in France and some European and African countries. It is designed according to French standards (such as NF standards) and typically features specific outlet sizes and connection types used by French fire brigades.
Q: What are the main components of a French Type Fire Hydrant?
A typical French type hydrant consists of:
Main body (ductile iron)
Inlet flange (connected to underground water pipeline)
Valve stem and operating nut
Main valve (usually gate or compression type)
Outlet nozzles with caps
Drain system (automatic drainage after closing)
Breakable flange or safety coupling (anti-collision design)
Q: What are the common outlet configurations?
French type hydrants usually have:
Two 65 mm outlets
One 100 mm outlet (depending on model)
The outlet threads and couplings are designed to match French fire hose connections (DSP or similar standard).
Q: What is the working pressure of a French Type Fire Hydrant?
Typical specifications:
Nominal pressure: PN10 or PN16
Test pressure: Up to 1.5 times the nominal pressure
Flow rate depends on pipeline supply capacity
Q: What materials are commonly used?
Body: Ductile iron (EN-GJS-400-15 or equivalent)
Internal parts: Stainless steel or brass
Coating: Fusion bonded epoxy (FBE), usually red (RAL 3000)