Claw nut

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The claw nut is on a standpipe that is used to draw water from an underground hydrant .

The claw nut is similar to a wing nut that engages in the claws when the standpipe is screwed into the hydrant, creating a firm connection.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Hans Kemper: Device science - hoses and fittings. Hüthig Jehle Rehm, 2009, ISBN 978-3-609-62368-9 , p. 47 ( limited preview in the Google book search).