Frost Proof Water Line

Galvanized steel stand pipe and a 3 4 in.

Frost proof water line.

To ensure the frost proof function works the drain valve at the bottom of the hydrant s standpipe must be buried below the frost line the depth to which the ground freezes in winter. This can be done piece by piece with the connections made in the hole but what ed recommends is running the line on the outside of the hole. Female npt brass valve to connect to the. Frost proof not fool proof.

It s important to know the frost line depth for construction purposes. This yard hydrant has a strong 1 in. So essentially the water is being shut off 4 12 inside of the exterior of the house. The water hydrant can easily be repaired without digging.

Run the water line to the hydrant now that the stub pipe has come through the foundation it s time to run the water line to the yard hydrant. The frost proof everbilt yard hydrant has a the frost proof everbilt yard hydrant has a shut off valve which operates below the frost line to supply running water for reliable irrigation even in the coldest weather. See below for a shoppin. The point of this is to protect the water supply from the elements and the freezing temperatures.

This old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey shows how to plumb a new hose faucet using flexible plastic water pipe. The lines is far less likely to freeze when the water stops on the inside in a conditioned space.