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Series 27 dry barrel fire hydrant

The modern-style Series 27 / 2700 dry barrel hydrant. AWWA C502, UL listed and FM approved. One-piece EPDM main valve. 4-1/2 or 5-1/4 inch main, MJ or flanged shoe. Figure MCV-27.

Series 27 modern style dry barrel fire hydrant
Series 27 Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants

Features

One Piece Main Valve

  • This virtually indestructible valve is made from a ductile iron core, completely encapsulated in EPDM
  • One piece valve is corrosion-proof, maintenance free, and backed by a 25 year warrantee
  • Multi-part, main valves used by competitors require significant maintenance and storage of components

Unique MCV gasket

  • Unique gasket contains a Stainless Steel insert that ensures the gasket seats easily and uniformly, reducing the chance of a pinched gasket
  • A gasket is used in three places on the MCV hydrant, further reducing the need for spare parts

Stainless upper stem

  • Standard 304 stainless upper stem vs. steel with copper sleeve, standard in other hydrants
  • Prevents corrosion or freezing of water and splitting of the sleeve
  • Options include stainless steel lower stems and 316 SS

Serial number

  • Every MCV fire hydrant has a unique serial number engraved on the operating nut - also shown on the hydrant label
  • Serial number provides complete traceability including the date the hydrant was built, and every operation performed throughout the manufacturing process
  • MCV is the only gate valve and fire hydrant manufacturer in the USA with a Quality Assurance program that requires serializing every product for traceability

Anode lug

  • Unique tapped lug and set screw provide a metal-to-metal termination point for cathodic corrosion protection
  • Can accommodate up to 2 - #10 AWG
  • May also be used as connection for tracer wire

Retrofitable/interchangeable parts

  • All parts are common to Series 27 Nostalgic and the Modern styles
  • Any design changes result in parts that are fully compatible with any version of MCV hydrant sold, since their introduction
  • Parts Guarantee: MCV will ship any spare part within 24 hours
  • Competitors have multiple models over many years, creating the need to store yet more repair parts

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