Mueller Co. - Albertville, AL
Dry Barrels - Part 3

  "Centurion" & "Super Centurion" (1975 - present)
These hydrants have the rounded bonnet like the 107 model. With this model Mueller continued to change the look of the operating nut weather cap. And then in 1988 the weather cap was eliminated which made this model look similar to the original Standard model. The upper barrel flange has a skirt that overhangs the lower barrel flange; same as the Improved and 107 models. This is a current model for Mueller Co. They are made in 4½" and 5¼" V.O. sizes.
  • "Mueller/Albertville, Ala.", year of manufacture, and V.O. size are cast on the upper barrel.
  • The "Centurion" model designation refers to 1975 - 1987 manufacture with the weather cap. These have either "S.R." or "A.S.R." cast on the top of the bonnet rim. From 1979 - 1988 a version was made with the 2 hose nozzles externally gated.
  • The "Super Centurion" model designation refers to the current hydrant without a weather cap. The Super Centurion 250 designates a 3-way, 250 psi rated hydrant (1997 - present) and the Super Centurion 200 designates 2-way and 1-way versions, 200 psi rated (1988 - present). These have "B.S.R." cast on the top of the bonnet rim. Since 1989 a version has been made with the 2 hose nozzles externally gated; but with a weather cap.
  • The "Centurion Spin-In" model (1980 - 1987) and "Super Centurion 200 Spin-In" model (1988 - present) designations refers to models made to 'spin-in' to an older R.D. Wood shoe. These are made in a 3-way nozzle configuration only.
  • Image # 0128 below is of a Centurion with a "107" style weather cap. This was a common option in areas that used the 107 model. This creates what appears to be a hybrid hydrant.

    This first group is the first Centurions with the weather cap and pointed bonnet (like Improved model) marked "S.R.", made only in 1975 & 1976:
  • 2300
    Nozzles: 2x 2½"
    Size: 4½" V.O.
    Dated: 1976
    Note: weather cap
    Location: Massachusetts
    Photo: © 2004, J. Kaminski
    1777
    Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½"
    Size: 4½" V.O.
    Dated: 1976
    Note: weather cap
    Location: Massachusetts
    Photo: © 2002, J. Kaminski
    2285
    Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Dated: 1976
    Note: weather cap missing
    Location: Jeff K. collection
    Photo: © 2004, J. Kaminski

    This second group is the Centurions with the weather cap and rounded bonnet marked "A.S.R.":
    2279
    Nozzles: 1x 4"
    Size: 4½" V.O.
    Dated: 1982
    Note: weather cap missing
    Location: John A. collection
    Photo: © 2004, J. Anderson
    1734
    Nozzles: 2x 2½"
    Size: 4½" V.O.
    Dated: 1984
    Note: weather cap
    Location: Strawberry Pt., IA
    Photo: © 2002, J. Anderson
    1776
    Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½"
    Size: 4½" V.O.
    Dated: 1985
    Note: weather cap
    Location: Massachusetts
    Photo: © 2002, J. Kaminski
    0782
    Nozzles: 2x 4"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Dated: 1984
    Note: weather cap
    Location: Sacramento, CA
    Photo: © 2001, W. Lamm
    2145
    Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Dated: 1983
    Note: weather cap
    Location: John A. collection
    Photo: © 2004, J. Anderson
    0128
    Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x ~5"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Dated: 1984
    Note: 107 style weather cap
    Location: Richmond, VA
    Photo: © E. Kennedy
    0409
    Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x ~4"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Dated: ?
    Note: spin in R.D.Wood Mathews replacement
    Location: Washington, D.C.
    Photo: © T. Ingalsbe

    This third group is the current Super Centurions without the weather cap and rounded bonnet marked "B.S.R.":
    2173
    Nozzle: 1x 4"
    Size: 4½" V.O.
    Dated: 1987
    Location: Jeff K. collection
    Photo: © J. Kaminski
    2293
    Nozzles: 2x 2½"
    Size: 4½" V.O.
    Dated: 1988
    Location: John A. collection
    Photo: © J. Anderson
    2289
    Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½"
    Size: 4½" V.O.
    Dated: 1990
    Location: Massachusetts
    Photo: © J. Kaminski
    0791
    Nozzles: 1x ~4"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Dated: 199?
    Note: Kansas City spec.
    Location: Kansas City, MO
    Photo: © 2001, M. Dieckman
    0086
    Nozzles: 2x 4"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Dated: 1995
    Location: Louisville, KY
    Photo: © E. Kennedy
    0150
    Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x ~4"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Dated: 1999
    Location: Richland Center, WI
    Photo: © J. Quist


    In the 1960s and 1970s a number of manufacturers designed "contemporary style" hydrants; as an alternative to the traditional looking hydrants. Below are Mueller's two contemporary models.
      "Modern Improved" (1969 - 1980)
    This model was made in 4½" (2-way and 3-way) and 5¼" (3-way only) V.O. sizes.
    1832
    Nozzles: 2x 2½"
    Size: ~4½" V.O.
    Location: Umatilla, OR
    Photo: © 2002 A. McMillan
    0129
    Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x ~4"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Location: Oregon City, OR
    Photo: © 2002 A. McMillan

      "Modern Centurion" (1979 - present)
    The Modern Centurion is/was made only in a 5¼" V.O. size; in 2-way (2 hose nozzles) and 3-way (2 hose nozzles and 1 pumper nozzle) versions.
    0125
    Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x ~4"
    Size: 5¼"
    Dated: 1970
    Location: Portage, WI
    Photo: © J. Quist

      Flush Type (1953-present)
    Flush type hydrants are installed just below ground, with an iron access cover which is flush with the ground. In North America, these hydrants are uncommon. They are used in special situations such as airfields, where an above ground hydrant could be a hazard, or places where the location is too narrow to otherwise permit a standard hydrant, such as the walkway under a bridge, etc. The historic preservation office of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, is specifying flush type hydrants to maintain historical accuracy, as well as preserve aesthetics, on the narrow streets in the historic part of that city.

    Mueller Flush Type Hydrants:

  • Are available in either a 2-way or 3-way (with pumper nozzle).
  • Were built in Chattanooga (1953 - 1972).
  • Have been built in Albertville, Alabama since 1973.
  • Have been available in these valve opening sizes:
  •     4-1/4" (discontinued 1987)
  •     5-1/4" (began production in 1973)
  • 1578
    Nozzles: 2x 2½" 1x ~4
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Location: Ft. Bragg, NC
    © 2001, Lt. Richard Sees
    1578b
    Note: This is the cover for the hydrant at left, which is located at an airfield.
    Location: Ft. Bragg, NC
    Photo: © 2001, Lt. Richard Sees

      Additional (Dry Barrel) Models
    Below are Mueller model(s) that don't fit well into any of the other groups presented previously on these pages.
    0407
    Model: Chicago Spec
    Nozzles: 2x 4½"
    Size: 6" V.O.
    Dated: ?
    Location: Chicago, IL
    Photo: © T. Ingalsbe


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