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Hydrant
A hydrant is an outlet from a fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached, from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped. Depending on the fluid involved, the term may refer to: * Fire hydrant for firefighting water supply * Flushing hydrant for cleaning water mains * Hydrant network systems used to transport aviation fuel from an oil depot to an airport, to fuel aircraft * Snowmaking hydrants, which use water and air * Standpipe (street), a type of domestic or neighbourhood hydrant for dispensing water when supply is interrupted or absent
Article summary
A hydrant is an outlet from a fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached, from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped. Depending on the fluid involved, the term may refer to: * Fire hydrant for firefighting water supply * Flushing hydrant for cleaning water mains * Hydrant network systems used to transport aviation fuel from an oil depot to an airport, to fuel aircraft * Snowmaking hydrants, which use water and air * Standpipe (street), a type of domestic or neighbourhood hydrant for dispensing water when supply is interrupted or absent
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