Woodford Commercial Roof Hydrants Freezeless Roof Hydrants are designed to facilitate a secure, exterior water source installation on commercial roof surfaces. The hydrant is installed through the roof and plumbed to the non-freezing interior water source.
How do yard hydrants work?
The drain port in the valve body is below the frost line so all water above that is drained out and the risk of freezing is eliminated. This is one of the most popular uses for Yard Hydrants. On a farm, water is needed in many remote locations throughout the entire year.
Why choose Woodford Y34 Iowa yard hydrants?
The Woodford Y34 IOWA yard hydrant is America's Original, reliable, long-lasting and best-selling yard hydrant manufactured in the U.S. The is no comparable yard hydrant out there in the marketplace and stands alone. The Y34 is ideal for farms, campgrounds, parks, etc.—anywhere water is needed in a remote location where freezing conditions occur.
What is the best yard hydrant to buy?
The IOWA® Model Y34 Freezeless Yard Hydrant is "America's Best" yard hydrant and manufactured in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Model 34 offers immediate water flow even in sub-zero temperatures!
Where should I install a yard hydrant?
Another popular place to have Yard Hydrants installed is at rural residences. There are many houses that may not be on a farm, but have other buildings and or large areas of land where water may be an asset. In conclusion, yard hydrants are the easiest way to provide running water outside no matter what time of year it is.
How does a hydrant faucet work?
The raised plunger allows water to flow through the valve body and up the stand pipe. In addition, raising the plunger closes off the drain port. The raised plunger closes off the drain port and allows water to flow through the valve port, past the plunger.
How does a no freeze hydrant work?
Frost-free hydrants operate in freez- ing temperatures because when fully shut off, water in the riser pipe drains out into the bottom of the hole through a bleed off valve leaving nothing to freeze above the frost line. Partially closing the handle doesn't allow water drainage, and the hy- drant may freeze.
How does a fire hydrant work?
Fire hydrants can typically supply a large volume of water. This water is pumped through hoses to the fire truck, where it is pressurized and divided into several streams to supply water to multiple fire hoses at once.
Where do yard hydrants get water from?
A yard hydrant is a piece of plumbing hardware that attaches to buried water supply pipe outside of a well. It can be turned on and off to provide water from a private water supply system.
Can a frost-free hydrant freeze?
We have found that this can be related to getting the area around the hydrant wet, and that water getting down that low, and getting cold enough to freeze down there, which freezes the hydrant. Takes quite a long time of warm weather to thaw it out too LOL!
Can a frost-free hydrant leaks underground?
The frost line varies from 0 to 8′ depending on the maximum frost depth in the region. The bottom valve assembly on a yard hydrant cannot withstand freezing temperatures. It may crack or burst if frozen causing an underground water leak, which is a massive headache to fix.
Why do fire hydrants have 3 holes?
These drain holes act as weeps which slowly drain the hydrant barrel and help prevent freezing.
Can you drink fire hydrant water?
Hydrant flushing is necessary to test the hydrants to make sure adequate flow and pressure is available. Flushing is also done to remove sediment from the pipes in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes. Your water is safe to drink.
What are the three types of hydrants?
Slide-gate, compression, and toggle mechanisms are the three types of dry barrel hydrants. The hydrant's water valve is located far below ground in the hydrant's base in dry barrel hydrants.
How do I increase water flow in my yard hydrant?
Loosen the TensionLoosen the set screw located in the side of the pivot while the hydrant is in the closed position.Raise the handle. The linkage should lift with the handle while the stem stays in place. ... Repeat the adjustment until it's perfect.
How deep do you bury a yard hydrant?
Like the name suggests, bury depth is the depth of the hydrant that will be below ground. If a hydrant says it's a “6 foot-bury”, the hydrant is designed for the bottom 6 feet to be buried. The hydrant head will end up about 24''-30'' above ground level. The overall length of a 6 foot-bury hydrant is 8 1/2-9 feet.
How long does a hydrant last?
Every fire hydrant is different, but they are built to last. In many cases, you will find a fire hydrant is designed to serve the community for 20 or more years—this is made possible when the hydrant is well maintained and is not damaged by outside sources (such as being struck by a vehicle or vandalism).
How does a frost-free water spigot work?
On a frost-free model, the pipe that goes inside your home is longer than a traditional faucet, with the shutoff valve sitting additional inside your home where it's warmer. When installed effectively, the pipe rests at a slight downward angle to assist any water drain pipes out so it doesn't freeze.
How do you adjust a frost-free hydrant?
0:432:14How To Adjust Leaking Water Source Frost Proof Yard Hydrant - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf you still have a leak turn the water off repeat the loosening of the set screw and again raiseMoreIf you still have a leak turn the water off repeat the loosening of the set screw and again raise the handle five and a half inches or sixty degrees tighten the setscrew. And check for leaks.
How does a frost-free yard faucet work?
2:325:55How Frost Free Hydrants Work + Installation Tips - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo the interesting thing about the functionality of these is once we close it back down that portMoreSo the interesting thing about the functionality of these is once we close it back down that port closes. But then this port. Here. The small area here allows. The water that's in this channel to
How do you fix a frost-free yard hydrant?
InstructionsShut off the Water. Shut off the water supply to the hydrant. ... Remove the Hydrant Head. Remove the hydrant head from the standpipe, using two pipe wrenches. ... Remove the Pump Rod. Carefully pull up and remove the long pump rod from inside the standpipe. ... Reassemble the Hydrant. ... Adjust the Shutoff (As Needed)
Yard Hydrant Head
The top casted piece of a yard hydrant can come in many shapes and sizes, yet all serve the same basic purpose. They have a handle that when pulled up, will lift either the rod or the wet pipe (depending on the style of hydrant) allowing water to flow through the valve, up the vertical pipe and out the hydrant head.
Vertical Pipe
The vertical pipe coming up out of the ground and the cast piece that makes up the “head” of the hydrant, should stand empty when the water is turned off. This standpipe is most often made of galvanized steel. There are specialty hydrants that have pipes made from brass or stainless steel, however these will cost significantly more.
Valve Assembly
There are two basic styles of valves, O-rings and plungers. Some manufacturers opt for a series of 2 or 3 O-rings that when seated into place will shut the water off. The more common approach is to use a rubber plunger attached to a rod to plug off the incoming water.
How long will my yard hydrant last?
There is no yard hydrant on the market that will truly last forever. When standard hydrants reach the end of their life, they need to be dug up and replaced.
Where are Woodford Y34 hydrants manufactured?
Please try again later. The Woodford Y34 IOWA yard hydrant is America's Original, reliable, long-lasting and best-selling yard hydrant manufactured in the U.S. The is no comparable yard hydrant out there in the marketplace and stands alone. The Y34 is ideal for farms, campgrounds, parks, etc.—anywhere water is needed in a remote location ...
What causes a hydrant to freeze?
c) Saturated ground in the hydrant drain field can prevent the hydrant from fully draining and may result in freezing. If the area where the hydrant is located is low lying or has a tendency to have standing water, a larger drain field or pit may be required to provide the hydrant a place to drain.
What to do if a hydrant is not supporting?
If supply line to the hydrant will not support hydrant, use re-bar, length of pipe or other suitable support driven in bottom of pit to help support hydrant. Before filling excavation, turn on water and check hydrant connection for leaks.
What should be flushed out of a hydrant line before connecting?
Flush gravel, debris, etc. out of the supply line before connecting hydrant.
When was the Y34 hose invented?
The Y34 is ideal for farms, campgrounds, parks, etc.—anywhere water is needed in a remote location where freezing conditions occur. Created in 1929, the design is so robust and problem-free that it became the industry standard. It's freezeless and automatically drains when the hydrant is closed and the hose is detached.
About the Woodford S3-4
The Woodford S3-4 Freezeless Sanitary Yard Hydrant lets you have the water you need for your outside tasks throughout the year even in freezing conditions. This yard hydrant from Woodford utilizes a reservoir below the frost line to contain the water.
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