FDC caps on standpipe fire department connection

#47 – How to Install FDC Caps

Blockages in a fire department connection can prove catastrophic for buildings and the people in them. QRFS explains how to install FDC caps used to protect the waterways serving a building’s fire protection system.

The parts of a brand-new pitot gauge, placed for easy view and assembly.

#46 – How to Use a Pitot Gauge for Hydrant Flow Testing

Need to test a fire hydrant’s rate of discharge? Read this blog to find out how this is accomplished, and what steps should be taken to ensure accurate results. A popular way to perform hydrant flow testing is by using a Pitot gauge, which consists of three components: a blade, handle, and gauge. It remains one of the fastest, most efficient methods for measuring both straight tip and hydrant flow GPM to uncover reduced flow rates.