Charles Gibault & Cie. - Paris, France
Underground Hydrants

Underground type hydrants originated in the UK. Either a portable standpipe is connected to the hydrant (and then the hoses to the standpipe), or the hoses were connected directly to the nozzle of the underground hydrant.

  Bouche D'Incendie de 100mm
POUR POMPE A VAPEUR AVEC COUVERCLE EN ACIER COLUÉ

Identifying Characteristics: Underground type fire hydrant with a single 100mm outlet, in a buried iron box topped with a hinged iron cover.

  • Installed in the city of Paris.
  • This 100mm hydrant was intended to supply steam fire engines.

    • 1989
    Nozzle: 1x 100mm   Click Image to Enlarge
    		 1989b
    Top View, cover removed.   Click Image to Enlarge


    1989c
    Typical installation showing gate shut-off valves.   Click Image to Enlarge
    		 1989e
    Iron cover


    1989d
    Top view of installation above.   Click Image to Enlarge
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