Hydrants & Flow Testing

Fire Hydrant Flow Test

Fyrepower is an expert fire hydrant flow test service provider based on the Gold Coast. Since hydrants and boosters are the most crucial elements during a fire emergency, we aim to ensure your fire hydrant systems are in perfect working order and condition, ensuring that they administer the proper water flow and pressure.

Fire brigades rely heavily on operational hydrants. Therefore, proper maintenance of these fire protection systems is crucial to yours, your employees and your customer’s safety. A fire hydrant flow test ensures no obstructions or leaks exist within the fire hydrant system that may impede water flow from the pipes.

Our fire hydrant testing services are comprehensive, efficient and reliable. We will inspect every aspect of your hydrant for total peace of mind. Get in touch with us now to discuss how we can help you!

What Is A Hydrant Flow Test

Fire hydrants connect to a building’s primary water source when dealing with a fire emergency. Hence, it is imperative to seek the help of local fire testing professionals to perform regular tests on your system. During hydrant flow tests, we can detect any obstructions or leaks in the pipes and valves and provide you with recommendations if needed. The fire hydrant pressure and flow requirements require you to perform hydrant flow tests at least every 6 months to annually.

Here at Fyrepower, we understand the importance of reliable and high-quality services and offer flexible maintenance & scheduling options to suit your specific needs. We also utilise our own fully-equipped fire trucks, featuring state-of-the-art hydrant flow test equipment for peace of mind.

Our Hydrant Flow Test Procedure

Fyrepower follows a strict hydrant flow test procedure, following the Australian hydrant flow test requirements. The Australian standard 2419.1-2005 states that fire hydrants should have a residual pressure of 150- 200 kPa and a water flow of 10l/s.

The first step we take is informing the local authorities of a scheduled fire hydrant booster testing or fire flow test. On the day of the test, we start with a single hydrant flow test before moving on to the next one. The process starts with closing all valves leading to the hydrant so that no water flows from it. Next, we open the hydrant and attach a pressure gauge to the outlet.

We increase the water flow until the pressure within the hydrant stabilises. Our experts will then take water flow rate and pressure readings. We then analyse the results and highlight any issues or areas of improvement.

Choose Fyrepower for your Annual Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Needs

According to the AS1851 fire hydrant flow requirements, you need to perform every 6 months or yearly. Fyrepower is your reliable partner for all hydrant flow tests and regular servicing.

We also offer hydrostatic pressure testing, hydrant booster testing, and booster flow tests. We guarantee your fire hydrant system’s safety and proper functioning during fire emergencies. Don’t leave the safety and compliance of your fire hydrant system to chance. Trust the experts at Fyrepower to keep you, your customers, staff and your building protected! Contact us now to learn more about our services or schedule your fire hydrant flow test!

Street Hydrant Flow Testing Services

Street hydrants need regular flow tests to determine the street mains pressure, especially in areas where new development is taking place. Street hydrants require annual fire hydrant testing, and a report should be written indicating the static pressure, flow pressure, and water flow rate.

5 Yearly Fire Hydrant Flow Tests

Whether you need a hydrant replacement, parts replacements, or regular maintenance of your fire hydrant’s valves, seals, and springs, Fyrepower has you covered! Make sure your fire hydrant is in working order and will perform properly in the event of an emergency – don’t delay and book your hydrant flow test with us today!

Why Choose Fyrepower for your next Fire Flow test?

Discover reasons why you should work with us for your next fire flow test.

Exceptional customer service

Our customers are the pillars of our business, and we aim to form lasting relationships with them!

Competitive Pricing

Fyrepower is your go-to solution for affordable fire hydrant flow testing. Enjoy competitive rates that you won’t find elsewhere on the Gold Coast!

Fully insured

Work with an experienced Gold Coast fire testing company that values your safety! We are fully insured and hold a current QBSA licence for total peace of mind.

Fyrepower Fire Protection prides itself when it comes to testing fire hydrants. We have two different types of flow meters and have seven in total. We are constantly getting them calibrated.

We hire council stand pipes so we can legally test street hydrants and we use our own fire truck for boosting hydrant systems. We provide this service for hydraulic consultants, plumbers, gated complexes, other fire companies, high rises and shopping centres.