Patent ID: 8589092
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: E03B,E03F

Abstract:
1. A non interrupting on-line water distribution pressure monitoring system for a dry barrel fire hydrant comprising: (a) an upper portion and a lower portion having an opening; (b) a water flow control mechanism mounted at the opening of the lower portion of the barrel for controlling the water flowing through the barrel; (c) an operating rod for activating the water flow control mechanism having an upper operating rod and a hollow lower operating rod and extends through the barrel between the upper and lower portions, the upper operating rod secured to a head and the lower operating rod secured through the water flow control mechanism to extend beyond the lower portion of the barrel in to the water; (d) a water pressure measuring device for continuously measuring pressure housed within the hollow lower operating rod wherein the water pressure measuring device extends through the water flow control mechanism and partially beyond the lower portion of the barrel and submerged into the water thereby allowing the water to flow into the hollow lower operating rod, allowing for measurement of pressure at multiple points along the hollow lower operating rod; and (e) a communication mechanism positioned within the operating rod from the dry barrel fire hydrant for receipt, collection and distribution of information collected from the water pressure measuring device.