Patent ID: 8701709
Filing Date: 2014-04-22
Classification: A62C,F16K,F21V,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A water supply control system for use with a fire hydrant, comprising: a four-way valve assembly having a first inlet port for coupling to a nozzle of the fire hydrant via a segment of a fire hose, and a first outlet port for alternately flushing debris and water from the fire hydrant and coupling to an intake line of a booster pump, and a second inlet port for coupling to a discharge line of the booster pump, and a second outlet port for coupling to a fire hose conducting water from the fire hydrant to the site of fire, the four-way valve assembly operable to selectively open and close the inlet and outlet ports according to an operating mode of the four-way valve assembly; a stable and sturdy platform substantially supporting the weight of the four-way valve assembly; a flexible tether strap secured to the platform at a first end and having a fastener at a second end for releasably coupling to the fire hydrant; a status indicator mounted on the four-way valve assembly operable to provide a visual indication of the operation mode of the four-way valve assembly; and a scene light mounted on the four-way assembly operable to provide high-intensity illumination.