You can perform a hydrant flow test with a standard pitot tube, but a suitable hydrant test kit is a good idea as calibrated equipment increases accuracy and ease of calculating flow test results.

By using a Pitot diffuser when a hydrant flow test is conducted, the damage caused by water discharging from the hydrant can be reduced. When a high degree of accuracy is desired in the discharge ...

Lt. Curry with Bryan County Fire and Emergency Services says the reason they test the hydrants is to make sure the water pressure is working properly for when they need to use it.

The Aurora Fire Department will begin conducting its annual citywide fire hydrant flow testing Monday. The testing, which will be conducted during weekday mornings in May and June, is done to assur… ...

Before you begin flow testing, ask the water utility for a hydrant map that shows a diagram of the water-supply system. Reviewing the system layout lets the tester understand ...