Hydrant Setup: Flow & Service

Hydrant Setup: Flow & Service

Purpose Statement

This article outlines how administrators can configure default settings for hydrant flow testing and service status within the Hydrant module. These defaults streamline data entry, ensure consistency, and support operational accuracy during hydrant inspections and flow tests.

Background Information

The Flow and Service section of Hydrant Setup allows administrators to define key parameters that affect how hydrant flow tests are conducted and how service statuses are managed. These settings act as system defaults, which can be overridden during individual tests but provide a standardized starting point for field users.

Required Permissions

Only users with Admin or Configuration permissions can create, edit, or delete Hydrant Zones. These permissions can be managed under Admin > Roles & Permissions > Hydrant Module.

  1. Hydrant Setup--Allows for access and editing of the Hydrant Setup Area

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Navigate to the Hydrant Module, then to Hydrant Setup and finally select Flow & Service




  2. Require Reason for Out-of-Service Status
    1. Select or Unselect the setting “Require reason when placing hydrant out of service” as desired. This ensures accountability and documentation for service status changes.




  3. Set Target Pressure Differential Percentage
    1. Enter a default value in the Target Pressure Differential % field. This value will auto-populate during flow tests but can be manually adjusted by the user.




  4. Use Flow test Results
    1. Enable or disable the Auto-Population of Flow Test Fields when completing a Flow Test. This will populate the following fields automatically when a flow test is entered on a hydrant




  5. Set Default Outlet Size
    1. Enter a default outlet size (e.g., 2.5", 4.5") for the Flow Test Fields if desired. This value will be pre-filled during flow tests but remains editable.




  6. Set Default Coefficient
    1. Enter a default coefficient value used in flow calculations. This value is prefilled but can also be overridden during flow tests.

Best Practices

  1. Do set realistic default values based on your department’s most common hydrant types and testing procedures.
  2. Don’t rely solely on defaults—train field users to verify and adjust values as needed during testing.
  3. Do use the auto-populate feature to reduce manual entry and minimize errors.
  4. Don’t disable the “reason required” setting unless your department has an alternative documentation process.


Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why aren’t my flow test fields auto-populating?
A: Ensure the auto-populate toggle is enabled in Hydrant Setup and that the hydrant has valid baseline data.

Q: Can field users override the default outlet size or coefficient?
A: Yes, all default values can be manually adjusted during the flow test process.

Q: What happens if no target pressure differential is set?
A: The system will not pre-fill a value, and users must enter it manually during the test.


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