Storz Hydrant Convert[1]

2926 Columbia Hwy
Dothan, AL 36305
Phone: 888-447-6441
Fax: 888-447-6442
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Storz Hydrant Converter W/
Blind Cap Specification Sheet
USC Part #: HYD-STZ-5X45N
(Part number is for a 5” Storz Connection X 4.5” NH,
Steamer Thread. Other Configurations are available.)
Specification Points
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All aluminum construction.
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Laser engraving is available for municipality
name, hydrant flow rate or pressure, “DO NOT
ACCEPT AS SCRAP,” property of, etc...
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Both the Storz Hydrant Adapter and Blind Cap
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Storz Hydrant Adapter
shall be made of forged 6061-T6 aluminum Storz
head with no castings ever used and secured to
the hydrant’s male thread steamer port by 2 stainless steel “Tamper” set screws, inserted 180 degrees
apart. The hydrant adapter shall include a flat metal seal in place of the traditional rubber gasket. This
eliminates the concern of the gasket being removed
have wide 1/2” Red Reflective 3M brand tape
surrounding the circumference of the Storz
heads for easier hydrant location at night or
during inclement weather.
Low profile design to keep the protrusion from
the hydrant to a minimum.
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No sharp edges to catch on or cause injury.
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Special thread of all kinds available.
The Blind Cap shall consist of a 6061-
T6 aluminum forged Storz head with no castings ever
used and a 6061-T6 extruded aluminum center cap.
The Cap and Center hall have a Type III Hard Coat Anodized MIL-A-8625F finish covering all surfaces. The center cap shall be equipped standard with a suction seal
in white color. The cap comes equipped with a 1/8” vinyl coated aircraft cable w/ 2” “S” hook for attachment
to the hydrant.
or damaged, thus rendering the hydrant unusable
until repaired. The adapter shall have Type III Hard
Coat Anodized to MIL-A-8625F finish covering all
Storz Hydrant Converter
of Loctite shall be included with each adapter for
is used for the conversion of an existing Fire Hydrant
“Steamer” Port from male thread to quick connect Storz
connection. This conversion allows for faster hook-up
time by the hydrant man and eliminates confusion
caused whenever municipalities have multiple hydrant
the securing of the “Tamper” set screws.
threads in the same jurisdiction.
surfaces. The female threaded adapter shall contain a flat rubber EPDM lathe cut gasket which seals
against the male hydrant nozzle. A .05 ml container