Call on the experts at Hydrant Mechanics to fix your fire hydrant.
If your hydrant is leaking or did not pass inspection, we can help. Our highly trained technicians are experts at repairing hydrants as well as understanding and following the guidelines set by the fire department. We can get your hydrant ready and compliant in no time.
It costs about $500-$1,000 to fix a fire hydrant. The overall cost can vary due to the level of repair required and if there are components that need to be replaced. Although fire hydrant repairs can be costly, the long life expectancy of the hydrant makes the repair worthwhile. Call us today to have your fire hydrant repaired.
The primary people who work on fire hydrants are:
- The Fire Department
- The City
- Fire Hydrant Technicians
If the fire hydrant is located on a residential or commercial property, it is the landowner’s responsibility to have it maintained. If the fire hydrant is located on a city owned property, it is the responsibility of the city and the fire department to maintain it. To get your fire hydrant serviced, call Hydrant Mechanics today.
Here are the steps to disassemble a fire hydrant:
- Remove the cap hold down screw and remove the cap itself.
- Remove the thrust nut.
- Remove the operating nut by turning it to open.
- Remove the nuts and bolts on the hydrant bonnet and then grasp the bonnet and carefully lift it off of the nozzle section and the upper stem.
- Remove the main valve seat.
- Carefully lift up the entire assembly until it is clear of the hydrant nozzle section.
Before you begin the process of disassembly, ensure that you have the correct tools. To disassemble a fire hydrant you will need a drive ratchet, thrust nut wrench, small sledgehammer, hydrant seat removal tool, half inch socket, 15’ and 16’ socket. For help disassembling a fire hydrant, call us today.
If a fire hydrant is leaking, you should contact the fire department, city authority or a hydrant mechanic. You should refrain from trying to fix it yourself, as there are rules and regulations that prevent you from doing so. If you do tamper with a fire hydrant, you can be fined. To get help with a leaking fire hydrant, give Hydrant Mechanics a call today!
To fix a leaking fire hydrant you will first need to determine where the leak is coming from on the fire hydrant. For example, a fire hydrant leak can come from a valve, part of the fire hydrant barrel or the bonnet. Depending on where the leak is located, you may need to replace components such as the top O-ring, the bottom O-ring, upper stem or the main valve. Fixing a fire hydrant leak can be a complex process and should be done by a licensed hydrant mechanic. To get your fire hydrant leak fixed, call us today.
Your water hydrant may be leaking because of:
- A loose component on your fire hydrant.
- Corrosion of part of your fire hydrant.
- A faulty valve on your fire hydrant.
In some instances, it can be difficult to locate when the leak is originating from on your fire hydrant. If you notice that your fire hydrant is leaking, you should have it inspected by a hydrant mechanic right away. To get your fire hydrant repaired, contact us today.
To repair an outdoor fire hydrant you can:
- Shut off the water to the fire hydrant.
- Disassemble your fire hydrant.
- Repair or replace the faulty component.
- Reassemble the fire hydrant.
If you do not have the correct knowledge of fire hydrant repair, you should refrain from repairing the fire hydrant on your own and have an experienced hydrant mechanic repair it for you. To get your fire hydrant repaired, give us a call today.
Depending on the circumstances, there are several ways to repair a fire hydrant. It's critical to understand some of the most frequent causes and their remedies.
Examine the hydrant's O-rings to ensure they are still in good working order. Replace any that seem degraded or damaged with new original components.
To ensure that your hydrant runs as smoothly as possible, you should inspect and lube its functioning nut and stem on a yearly basis. For the best results, use NSF-61 certified lubricants.
Ground levels near a fire hydrant might shift for a variety of reasons, including construction or landscaping work. When this occurs, it is critical that the height of a fire hydrant be changed so that it remains completely functioning.
Common Fire Hydrant Repairs
With more than 14 years in business and decades of experience in the industry, the technicians at Hydrant Mechanics have seen it all! We work with every make and model on a variety of repair solutions, including:
- Leaks- We isolate the source of the leak and repair it rapidly to minimize water loss.
- Worn Parts- Over time parts become worn and may need to be replaced. We carry a wide variety of replacement parts to quickly fix the hydrant with new components.
- Lowering or Raising- When ground level changes, a hydrant could become either too low or too far off the ground. We will lower or raise the hydrant to the appropriate height.
Hydrant Mechanics is Ready to Fix Your Hydrant
At Hydrant Mechanics, we are committed to providing exceptional service in the repair of your hydrant. We provide:
- A diagnostic repair service on your hydrant.
- Open and honest communication on what is wrong with your hydrant, what caused the issue in the first place and what it will take to fix the problem.
- A guarantee on all repairs with a 6 or 12 months warranty on services.
- 24/7 emergency service available.
- 24 hour response to forms.
- A call to the fire department to verify everything is fixed.
We strive to be the one stop shop for all your hydrant repair needs! Call us today at (919) 922-3829.