Popular Post Tom King Posted July 27, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 The old style brass with black handles never lasted very long, and the valve handles got harder to operate as time went on. I've only been using these for three weeks, but they work so well to start with that it's pretty obvious the ball valves are good quality. These are at the mechanic shop. One goes to a regular water hose that stays on all the time, the yellow hose going through the wall goes to the little power washer, and the blue hose goes to the sharpening sink that I haven't finished hooking up yet. The valves work unbelievably easily, and haven't leaked a drop. That hydrant is right behind where I fasten one of the big doors open, so I open the hydrant when I hook the door open in the morning, and close it when I close the door. I just ordered another one of these to use in the barn. Hopefully the longevity will be good, but use your own judgement considering that I have only used these so far for about three weeks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019MS0HK8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Tom, I’m assuming the red thing is what you’re calling a hydrant? Is it designed like a fire hydrant where the valve itself is below grade to prevent freezing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted July 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Yes, a freezeproof yard hydrant. I'm not brand loyal to many things, but Woodford yard hydrants are on that list. In this case, it's a W34. I like the Y34 better because it pulls the plunger straight up. The W34 is a bit cheaper version and puts some side torque on the plunger as it pulls it up. This one was already here, and I haven't bothered to change it. You can see it has leaked some, but so far just tightening the nut over the gland has taken care of it. You probably don't need them down there, but once in a while stuff does freeze here. I'll put RV antifreeze in the hoses and run it into the things here that can freeze, and leave the hoses disconnected the few nights we have to worry about freezing here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 They are awesome I have one here in MN as well. I do have to pull my hoses in but can get water out year around if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 I’ve used the brass 4 ways. Over time , one winter too hard it finally cracked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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