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sum (FL)
All the fire hydrants near my house are draining.
They connected a 3/4" pipe to each hydrant outlet, put a "OUT OF SERVICE" tag on them, then let the water out.
I think within 3 blocks each direction all the hydrants are doing this, they have been draining like this for over a week non-stop.
Are they trying to empty the giant water tank to service it?
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NoHub (MA)
It looks that way Sum. The Pyromaniacs in your neighbor must be drooling from the mouth.
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Author:
bernabeu (SC)
nope
they would merely need to turn off the supply pump to the tank
my guess:
they are relieving pressure LOCALLY to make a repair
@sum: do y'all still have water ?
if yes, then i'm clueless UNLESS the fire mains are SEPARATE from the domestic water
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sum (FL)
I still have water and pressure is good.
If they are trying to relieve pressure, why are they doing it for over a week?
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bernabeu (SC)
just a wild assed guess:
defective LARGE prv on order ????????
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