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Calculating headloss through a hydrant lateral
Jesse Dringoli
Product(s): WaterGEMS, WaterCAD Version(s): CONNECT Edition, V8i (08.11.04.57 and later) Area: Calculations Problem How do WaterCAD and WaterGEMS calculate head losses through a hydrant lateral, when using the lateral option…
8 months ago
OpenFlows | Water Infrastructure
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Disconnection error with hydrant connected to lateral
Scott Kampa
Product(s): WaterCAD, WaterGEMS Version(s): CONNECT Edition Area: Layout and Data Input Problem Hydrants connected to a lateral link element are shown as being isolated/disconnected: "Node is not connected to, or is isolated…
over 3 years ago
OpenFlows | Water Infrastructure
OpenFlows | Water Infrastructure Wiki
How can I reduce the number of pipes in my model?
Jesse Dringoli
Product(s): WaterGEMS, WaterCAD Version(s): CONNECT Edition, V8i Problem How can the number of pipes be reduced in a WaterCAD or WaterGEMS model? Solution - Skelebrator To reduce the number of pipes in a model try to combine…
over 1 year ago
OpenFlows | Water Infrastructure
OpenFlows | Water Infrastructure Wiki
Re: Is there any difference on location of fire hydrant in the model?
Jesse Dringoli
Hello Eelhard, If you're using WaterCAD V8 XM or V8i, I would recommend using the Fire Hydrant node element - you can reduce the number of pipes in your model by placing the hydrants inline with the pipes (like "Case #1" in your diagram) and still…
over 13 years ago
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