We need one and I am trying to figure it out. Any advise or experience will be appreciated.
2007-05-16 09:15:48 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You need to run a 3/4" water supply line out to where you wish to install the hydrant. The water going into the hydrant needs to be below frost level. You need to dig a hole about a foot deeper than the bottom of the hydrant. When turned off, the water in the upright piping drains to prevent freezing. Put in one foot of stone for drainage. Connect the water supply to the hydrant and fill the hole with dirt. (May want to test connections for leaks before backfilling) They work very well.
2007-05-16 09:54:22 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before installing the hydrant check your local codes. If this hydrant is going to be hooked to a potable (drinking water) system, it will need some sort of back flow protection.
The first link should explain how to install the yard hydrant.
http://www.wcmind.com/Woodford/Yard_Hydrant_Pages/fp_installation.htm
This next link is what a cross connection is.
http://www.asse-plumbing.org/Articles/Backflow/CCC%20Protection%20Devices.pdf
This next link is for a dual check valve, it should be installed on the water line just before the hydrant. A meter box of some sort installed over the top of the dual check valve will make it easier for finding and repairing.
http://www.aymcdonald.com/ProdImages/Water/cad/11-3NA.pdf
Hope it helps.
2007-05-16 13:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by etcher1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the frost proof sillcock, as we call it here in the states, works in a similar manner to a regular sillcock, but the stem is very long and the actual valve seat where the water is stopped from flowing is inside the house. that's what prevents freezing. a normal sillcock has the valve seat on the outside so it's susceptible to freezing.
It's quite easy to install, typical pipe fittings will allow you to adapt the hydrant's inlet to your home's water pipe. here we use either 1/2" or 3/4" copper. hope this helps
2007-05-16 09:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are different types, in yard at ground level? 3 ft above ground, or like aregular one on side of house, all about the same ( long stems) but the ones not attached to house have weep hole that drains shaft when you turn off.The ones attached to house need to be at a downward angle to drain leftover water in faucet
2007-05-16 10:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by trekkie706 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.plumbingsupply.com/woodfordyardhydrants.html Good luck
2007-05-16 09:21:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋