Fire Hydrant Caps, although they appear to be an insignificant part of the fire suppression system, hydrant caps are a critical part. The caps can determine the quantity of water available to fight a fire.
Fire Hydrant Caps protect the threads on the hydrant’s pumper and hose nozzles, which directly affect the fire fighter’s ability to hook up hoses necessary to put water on a fire. Hydrant caps also provide protection against debris and other objects from entering the the hydrant, which can also affect water availability.
Plastic Fire Hydrant Caps provide better weather resistance and better durability than metal. Brass fire hydrant caps are a target for thieves because of the high salvage value of brass. But, on the other hand, plastic hydrant caps have little salvage value and are not the subject of theft. On the other hand, plastic fire hydrant caps are environmentally friendly because caps can be recycled.
GALAXIE PRODUCTS believes the QUALITY of Fire Hydrant Caps is important given the Hydrant Caps critical role in the fire suppression system. Galaxie’s Fire Hydrant Caps are QUALITY which means:
(1) Heavy Duty Fire Hydrant Caps and Rocker Lug Plugs are manufactured out of rigid ABS plastic;
(2) Are Impact Resistant;
(3) Are Resistant to Ultra-Violet Light;
(4) Have WEEP HOLES;
(5) Have RADIAL RIBS;
(6) Have NH/NST threads for the Hydrant Caps and Rocker Lug Plugs;
(7) The Rocker Lug Plugs have a 1 1/8″ PENTAGON NUT for providing the choice to remove the Plug with a spanner wrench or a hydrant cap wrench;
(8) CHAINS are available for the Hydrant Caps and Plugs with a 1 1/8″ Pentagon Nut. Galaxie Product’s new Chain Retainer is Rigid ABS Plastic, which will not rust. Metal Chain Retainers, and the Chains, can rust and bind up over time preventing a quick removal of the Cap;
(9) NO PAINTING is required for either the Caps and Plugs because an additive is included in the manufacturing process to preserve the color;
(10) Caps and Plugs will not rust and require replacement, which will save maintenance labor and material costs; and
(11) The 2 1/2″ Cap and 4″ Cap are manufactured with both the 1 1/8″[Sm.Pent.Nut] and 1 3/4″[Lg.Pent.Nut].
Notwithstanding these great quality features, and being manufactured in the USA, the pricing of Galaxie’s Caps and Plugs is difficult to beat. For example, the 4 1/2″ Cap w/o Chain is only $14.50 ea., as compared to $26.00 ea.> for our competitor’s other advertised 4 1/2″ Caps.
The 4″ Rocker Lug Plug is only $13.25 ea., and our competitor’s advertised price for an aluminum 4″ Plug is $85.00 ea.>.
PURCHASING GALAXIE CAPS and PLUGS GIVES OUR CUSTOMERS THE BEST OF THREE [3] WORLDS; i.e. PRICE – QUALITY – OLD FASHION CUSTOMER SERVICE.