AMERICAN Videos

  1. Introduction To The Captivator Locking Fire Hydrant Cap Video 5/17/2012

    The Captivater from AMERICAN Flow Control helps prevent unauthorized hydrant use, reduces water theft, reduces hydrant vandalism, and lowers operation costs.

  2. Maury Gaston Reflects On Retirement And Future Challenges At ACE 2024 8/2/2024

    At ACE 2024, Maury Gaston of American Cast Iron Pipe reflected on his retirement and discussed his role in the Water 2050 Program, highlighting his career’s focus on addressing future water industry challenges and promoting sustainable practices.

  3. Hydrant: 4 1/2" American-Darling Mark 73-5 Overview 11/30/2012

    The American−Darling Mark 73−5 hydrant is rated at 250 psig and is seat tested at 500 psig. This hydrant meets or exceeds all requirements of AWWA C502 for dry-barrel hydrants. The all-bronze seat and bronze drain ring assure that the Mark 73-5 hydrant is easily repaired by just one person. The epoxy-primed and polyurethane top-coat system on the external surfaces on the upper barrel of the AMERICAN Mark 73-5 fire hydrant provides a durable, high-gloss finish that, under normal conditions, should continue to look good for years without repainting. Watch this video to learn more.

  4. Valves: Butterfly Versus Gate 11/30/2012

    How important is valve selection? Has maintenance been considered? Should old specifications be used? AMERICAN is experienced in both butterfly and gate valves and answers your questions in this video.

  5. Hydrant: 4 3/4" Waterous Trend Operation 11/30/2012

    AMERICAN’s Waterous Trend Fire Hydrant's stylish and distinctive design provides real solutions to today’s water system demands. With many cities experiencing increased pressure to stretch their dollars, it is important to note that just one person can easily perform maintenance on the Trend hydrant. The removal of four nuts and bolts allows access to all of the working parts. Watch this video to learn more.

  6. Ductile Vs. Gray Iron 11/30/2012

    The selection of materials for engineered products is a key decision. It impacts the manufacturer, installation, reliability and long-term costs of water works systems. Two materials with a long history of service in the water works industry are ductile and gray iron. AMERICAN answers your questions about each in this video.

  7. AMERICAN Products Used In Cobb-Marietta West Side Loop Project 11/18/2016

    Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority’s West Side Loop 48-inch Replacement Project is being conducted to provide additional water to western Cobb County and Paulding County in Georgia. AMERICAN provided approximately 30,000 feet of 48-inch-diameter V-Bio wrapped ductile iron pipe and more than 20 resilient wedge gate valves with Flex-Ring® ends in sizes 24 to 48 inches in diameter.

  8. Hydrant: Introduction To The Captivater Locking Fire Hydrant Cap 11/30/2012

    The Captivater helps prevent unauthorized hydrant use, reduces water theft, reduces hydrant vandalism, and lowers operation costs. Its universal design fits EVERY hydrant from EVERY manufacturer, regardless of year or model. Watch this video to learn more.

  9. Envisioning The Future Of Water In 2050 7/7/2023

    In this episode of Water Talk, Angela Godwin sits down with Maury Gaston from American Cast Iron Pipe Company to talk about what's new at American. 

  10. Disassembly Of 14-48 Flex-Ring Joint Pipe 7/26/2011

    Combining the sealing features of the time-proven Fastite joint and a boltless restrained connection, AMERICAN Flex-Ring joint ductile iron pipe provides flexible, easily assembled, positive restraint against endwise separation due to thrust.