Overview
The VTCON Dry Barrel Fire Hydrant is designed for outdoor fire protection systems, including installations where drainage of the upper barrel is required after operation.
The catalogue provides two inlet configurations: MH-1510A with mechanical-joint connection and MH-1510FA with flanged connection. One 4.5-inch pumper nozzle and two 2.5-inch hose nozzles are specified.
Confirm bury depth, inlet type, nozzle thread and local installation requirements before order.
Key Features
• Dry-barrel fire hydrant design
• 250 PSI nominal pressure
• 6-inch / DN150 inlet
• 5-1/4-inch main valve
• Mechanical-joint or flanged inlet options
• One pumper nozzle and two hose nozzles
• Red above-ground coating and black underground coating
• UL Listed / FM Approved range
Technical Specifications
| Items | Specification |
|---|---|
| VTCON Model | VT-HYD-DRY |
| Original Models | MH-1510FA / MH-1510A |
| Design Standard | AWWA C502 |
| Nominal Pressure | 250 PSI |
| Inlet Size | 6 in / DN150 |
| Main Valve Size | 5-1/4 in / 133.4 mm |
| Items | Specification |
|---|---|
| Pumper Nozzle | 4.5-4NH |
| Hose Nozzles | 2 × 2.5-7.5NH |
| Mechanical Joint | AWWA / ANSI C153 / A21.53 |
| Flanged Inlet | ASME B16.5 Class 150 / DIN 2501 PN16 |
| Approvals | UL 246 Listed / FM 1510 Approved |
Product Structure & Dimensions

Dry Barrel Fire Hydrant Structure & Dimensions
| Bury Depth | L (mm) |
|---|---|
| 3 ft 6 in | 1063 |
| 4 ft | 1215 |
| 4 ft 6 in | 1368 |
| 5 ft | 1520 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 1673 |
| 6 ft | 1825 |
| 6 ft 6 in | 1978 |
| 7 ft | 2130 |
Dimensions are for reference only. Please contact VTCON for detailed drawings and project requirements.



