AVK UNDERGROUND HYDRANTS

British Standard
Underground
Hydrant Range
 THE AVK
BRITISH STANDARD
HYDRANT RANGE
AVK are the renowned Because of our size, This brochure is a handy reference to our
comprehensive range of underground hydrants
market leading innovators, competence and expertise, and related products, providing the necessary
manufacturers and customers should have information to enable our customers to select
the right product for their application. Our
suppliers of BS 750 fire higher expectations when technical team is also available to provide
hydrants into the UK, first choosing AVK. That is why product support and recommendations.
launching our range in we say,
Further information about all the products in the
1979. AVK portfolio is available on our website:
www.avkuk.co.uk
As a result of consultation with both the Fire and
Rescue Services and Water Utilities, AVK have
invested in the development of an entirely new
OUR CUSTOMER PROMISES
range of fire hydrants which accommodate the EXPECT SOLUTIONS, NOT JUST
current and future requirements of all parties, PRODUCTS
addressing both public safety and operational
criteria. EXPECT GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
AND LOCAL COMMITMENT
The premier product in this program is the
highly innovative “AVK CLEARWAY “ EXPECT QUALITY IN EVERY STEP
through-bore hydrant which is kitemarked to Series 29/91
the full BS 750:2012 standard. This unit retains EXPECT PROMPT RESPONSE
all of the operational features of a type 2 squat
hydrant, however its straight-flow design has EXPECT LASTING INNOVATIONS
more than doubled the flow-rate at the outlet.
This design also allows the easy introduction EXPECT TOTAL SAVINGS
and retrieval of pipeline maintenance and repair
devices, and the fast and effective use of water EXPECT A LONG-TERM
supply continuity equipment in the event of an PARTNERSHIP
incident such as a pipe burst.
EXPECT IT TO BE EFFECTIVE AND Series 29/388
Our manufacturing facility based in Corby is EASY
the AVK UK competence centre for hydrant
manufacture and development and is
fully accredited with ISO9001, ISO14001 “Expect... AVK” means that our
and ISO18001. UK production ensures customers should rightfully expect us to
comprehensive hydrant stocks are available exceed market standards and become
at our National Distribution Centre giving the the preferred business partner among
our industry.
advantage of next day delivery if required.

Series 29/61

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SERIES 29/91
TYPE 2 KITEMARKED
THROUGH-BORE FIRE
HYDRANT WITH DATA
LOGGING PORT
CLEARWAY
The Series 29/91 is the dimensional equivalent of a
squat hydrant but with a full, straight bore from inlet to
outlet. This allows a greatly enhanced flow-rate and ease Hydrant shown
KM612236

of introduction and retrieval of pipe maintenance and with data logger

measurement equipment. It is suitable for use with water
and neutral liquids to a maximum temperature of +70°C.

There is an optional data logger connection allowing

* Theoretical
hydrants to remain in service and available for use whilst

Flow Rate Ltr/min

data logging equipment is installed.

Complies with the requirements of BS 750:2012 and

BS EN1074-1:2000 and EN14339:2005, underground
hydrants. Also to BS EN1074-6 for potable (drinking)
water. Resistant to corrosion of other component parts.
Resistant to disinfection products. Differential pressure bar

With an auto-frost valve as standard it saves 6ltr/min

when in use and eliminates the need to fit a solid plug for
testing.

Options Features & Benefits

• Outlet options: • Kitemarked to BS 750:2012 Type 2 • Ductile iron construction
−− Stainless steel (standard) or gunmetal to −− Fire Service and Water Utility’s directive. −− More durable, carbon content recorded
BS 750 London round thread. −− Stainless steel outlet as standard. less per unit than its predecessor. Safer
−− Instantaneous (Morris). and easier to install and operate.
−− Belfast. • Through bore
−− London “V” thread. −− Bore dimension Min 80mm. Improved flow • Auto-frost drain valve as standard.
−− Internal screwed Norwegian. for low pressure areas. −− No stagnant water left in hydrant after use.
−− Bayonet (Dublin). −− Providing ease of introduction and retrieval No bacterial build up. Frost resistant.
of monitoring, repair and flow stopping
• Security lock - see page 6 for details. equipment. • Stem seal changed under pressure.

• Stainless steel stem & A4 bolts • Optional data logger connection allowing
hydrant to remain in service and available
• 25 Bar for use.
• Data logger • Exceeds BS flow requirements
−− Min flow 2000 l/min @ 1.7 Bar (Kv=92):
specified in BS EN14339.
−− Actual flow 4802 l/min @1.7 Bar
(Kv=221) - @ 0.3 bar = 2000 l/min.
• 2 1/2” London round thread outlet to
BS 750.
• Corrosion resistant construction, compliant
with BS EN1074-6 for disinfection
products.
• Universal drilled inlet flange
BS EN1092:1997, BS 10 Table D/E.

• WRAS approvals • Patented design.

• Internal holiday free coating and external • 2 year product warranty as standard.
fusion bonded epoxy coating in line with
WIS 04-52-01 Class B • Internal holiday free coated to a thickness
of 250 microns.
• Fully maintainable
−− Cost effective. • Stainless steel A2 fasteners.

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 SERIES 29/388
TYPE 2 KITE MARKED
UNDERGROUND SQUAT
FIRE HYDRANT
The S29/388 “squat” fire hydrant is suitable for use with water
and neutral liquids to a maximum temperature of 70°C.
KM53897
Replacing the popular S29/288, this new version has a greater
flow rate. It also has an added benefit in that the efficient new
design uses considerably less material which makes it lighter,
which in turn reduces manufacturing and transportation costs
therefore significantly reducing the environmental impact.

With an auto-frost valve as standard it saves 6ltr/min when in

* Theoretical
Flow Rate Ltr/min

use and eliminates the need to fit a solid plug for testing.

It complies with the requirements of BS 750:2012 and

BS EN1074-2:2004 and EN14339:2005, underground
hydrants. Also to BS EN1074-6 for potable (drinking) water.
Differential pressure bar Fully WRAS approved and Kitemarked as standard.

Options Features & Benefits • Universal drilled inlet flange

BS EN1092:1997, BS 10 Table D/E.
• PN25 version. • Kitemarked to BS 750:2012 Type 2
−− Fire Service and Water Utility’s directive.
• Loose stopper. −− Stainless steel outlet as standard. • Fixed, draining stopper
−− Fully vulcanised, no stagnation, corrosion −− Fully vulcanised, no stagnation, corrosion
resistant, less thread wear due to silt grit • Ductile iron construction resistant, less thread wear due to silt grit
entrainment. −− Low weight design, more durable, carbon entrapment.
content recorded less per unit than its
• Outlet options: predecessor. Safer and easier to install and • 2 year product warranty as standard.
−− Stainless steel (standard) or gunmetal to operate.
BS 750 round thread. −− Cost effective. • Full WRAS approved product.
−− Instantaneous (Morris)
−− Belfast. • 2 1/2” London round thread outlet to
−− London “V” thread. BS 750.
−− Internal screwed Norwegian.
−− Bayonet (Dublin). • Exceeds BS flow requirements
−− Kv = 92 minimum 2000 l/min.
• S29/389 version for application in −− Kv = 96.3 actual 2092 l/min.
corrosive atmospheres or exposed
locations. With all the benefits of the • Internal holiday free coating and external
S29/388 the S29/389 has a stainless fusion bonded epoxy coating in line with
steel stem 1.4404 (316) and all exposed WIS 04-52-01 Class B
fasteners are in A4 stainless steel.
• Fully maintainable.
• Security device - see page 6 for details. −− Allows long term maintenance. Cost
effective. Stainless steel A2 fastenings hex
head bolts. No special tools required.

• Stem seals replaceable when hydrant

closed and under pressure.

• Corrosion resistant construction compliant

with BS EN1074-6 for disinfection
products.

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SERIES 29/61
TYPE I
UNDERGROUND
FIRE HYDRANT
Completing the redesigned range of British Standard
hydrants the S29/61 supersedes the S29/60 and benefits
from the same innovative advantages applied to the
S29/91 & S29/388.

An end of line, Type 1 fire hydrant, the new Series 29/61

is suitable for use with water and neutral liquids to a
maximum temperature of 70°C. It is smaller and lighter
than its predecessor, and therefore providing the same

* Theoretical
benefits of reduced raw material content. It has 25 percent

Flow Rate Ltr/min

greater flow rate than the previous Type 1 version and is
WRAS approved.

As with all AVK products this hydrant complies to all of the

relevant standards: BS 750:2012 and BS EN1074-2:2004
and EN14339:2005, underground hydrants. Also to
BS EN1074-6 for potable (drinking) water. Differential pressure bar

Options Features & Benefits

• Outlet options: • Ductile iron construction • 2 year product warranty as standard.
−− Stainless steel (standard) or gunmetal to −− Low weight design, more durable. Carbon
BS 750 round thread. content reduced less per unit than its • 1 piece unit
−− Instantaneous (Morris). predecessor. Safer and easier to install −− Speed and ease of installation.
−− Belfast. and operate.
−− London “V” thread. −− Cost effective. • WRAS approved.
−− Internal screwed Norwegian.
−− Bayonet (Dublin). • 2 1/2” London round thread outlet to
BS 750.
• A4 stainless steel fasteners and
stainless steel stem. 1.4404 available for • Exceeds BS flow requirements
applications in a corrosive atmosphere or −− Kv = 92 minimum 2000 l/min.
exposed locations. −− Kv = 113 actual 2470 l/min.

• Fully maintainable.
−− Allows long term maintenance. Cost
effective. Stainless steel A2 fastenings hex
head bolts. No special tools required.

• Corrosion resistant construction compliant

with BS EN1074-6 for disinfection
products.

• Inlet flange universally drilled to

BS EN1092:1997, PN16.

• Fixed isolating unit

−− Ductile iron wedge fully vulcanised with
EPDM rubber. All fasteners stainless steel
A2 sealed with hot melt.

• Internal holiday free coating and external

fusion bonded epoxy coating in line with
WIS 04-52-01 Class B
−− Full corrosion protection.

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 Series 29 B
HYDRANT OUTLET
Fire Hydrant Outlet
Belfast Outlet, Flanged (LG2) OPTIONS &
SECURITY DEVICE
Gunmetal BS EN1982
CC491K-GS
M16: 2908094
M12: 2908094111

Series 29 B
Fire Hydrant Outlet Series 29 B
London ‘V’ Thread Outlet Fire Hydrant Outlet
Bolted Stainless Steel Outlet 2 1/2” RT
BS EN1982 Epoxy Coated
CC491Km -(BS1400 LG2) BS EN10088 W1.4021
M16: 2908064 M12: 290801311
M12: 290806411

Series 29 B Series 29 B
Fire Hydrant Outlet Fire Hydrant Outlet
Inst. Outlet, Flanged (LG2) Bayonet Coupling
Gunmetal BS EN1982 CC491 Epoxy Coated
CC491K-GS: 290809611 M12: 290809511
M16: 2908064
M12: 290806411

HYDRANT SECURITY DEVICE

TO SUIT AVK SQUAT & THROUGHBORE HYDRANTS
Security of the UK water AVK in response to these issues have developed
infrastructure with specific a low cost but very effective hydrant security
system.
reference to hydrants is
consistently of high priority. The key features are :
Any security device has to
address a number of key • Secures both outlet and stem cap.
issues:
• Can be fitted and removed quickly.
• Deliberate/accidental introduction of
contaminants - potential public safety risk. • Operation is with a standard T-key/ring-key
and bar via an adapter.
• Vandalism - again a risk of preventing
operation and water loss. • Fits all quality manufactured hydrants.

• Theft of outlet/stem cap - severe delays • WRAS approved fusion bonded epoxy
in operation, potentially life threatening in coating (apart from the key which is zinc
an emergency situation. coated.)

• Theft of water - loss of income, potential

detriment to continuity of supply, possible
contamination.

• Quick and easy access for authorised

users e.g. Fire services, water company
personnel.

• Cost effective.

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ASSOCIATED
PRODUCTS
Series 01/79 NEW
AVK Resilient Seat Gate
Valve with SupaPlusTM
Socket Connections, Ductile
Iron
DN80-300
PN16
BS EN1074-1&2
BS 5163-1&2

Series 36/89 NEW Series 32/49 NEW Series 21/50

AVK PE Tailed Resilient AVK Long Spigot End AVK Resilient
Seat Gate Valve, Resillent Seat Gate Valve, Seat Gate Valve
DN80-300 Ductile Iron DN50 - 400,
Ductile Iron DN80-300 PN10/16
BS EN1074-1&2 PN16 Ductile Iron
BS 5163-1&2 BS EN1074-1&2 BS EN1074-1&2,
BS 5163- 1&2 BS 5163 - 1&2

Series 21/78 Series 37/50 Series 702

AVK Resilient AVK Metal Seat Gate AVK Knife
Seat Gate Valve Valve Gate Valve,
with ISO Mounting DN50 - 300, DN50-1000
DN50 - 400, PN10/16 Drilled to PN16
PN10/16 Ductile Iron Grey Cast Iron
Ductile Iron BS 5163: 1986 type B
BS EN1074-1&2,
BS 5163 - 1&2

SERIES 25/49-010 Series 45/56-001 Series 27/00

AVK Flanged Gate Valve AVK Flanged Gate Valve Dry Barrel Fire Hydrant
Ductile Iron Ductile Iron modern style
DN80 - 300 DN65 - 400 Bury depth 2½” - 10”
PN16 PN16 250 PSI
Standard flange drilling to Universal flange drilling to Ductile Iron
EN1092 (ISO 7005-2), PN16 EN1092 (ISO 7005-2), UL/ULC listed,
Clockwise to Close PN10/16 FM approved
Clockwise to Close

Series 601 Series 603 Series 623

AVK Universal Coupling AVK Universal AVK Tensile
DN40-400, Flange Adaptor, Resistant
PN16 DN40/50-400 Flange Adaptor,
Ductile Iron PN16 DN32-300
Ductile Iron PN16
Ductile Iron
BS EN12842:2000

Series 621 Series 75/20 Series 215/30

AVK Tensile AVK Short Length AVK Stainless
Resistant Coupling Double Flanged Steel Tee,
DN32-300 Concentric DN86-1200
PN16 Butterfly Valve PN10
Ductile Iron Vulcanised Liner, Stainless Steel
BS EN12842:2000 DN50-1000
PN10/16/25
Various Materials
BS EN593

Series 257/30 Series 701/10 Series 701/40

AVK Universal Tee, AVK Single Orifice AVK Double Orifice
DN100-300 Composite Material Composite
PN16 Air Relief Valve Material Air Relief Valve
Ductile Iron 1/2”, 3/4”, 1” inlet, 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, 2”inlet,
PN16/25 PN16/25
Glass Reinforced Nylon Glass Reinforced Nylon

24/7 Same day emergency repair clamp service 0800 202 8228
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 AVK UK Ltd
Northampton Office, Tel: +44 (0) 1604 601188
8 Rushmills, Fax: +44 (0) 1604 604818
Northampton, enquiries@avkuk.co.uk
NN4 7YB, www.avkuk.co.uk
England, UK.

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