Questions tagged [yard-hydrant]
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Wall hydrant can't handle back pressure, sprays 4 spokes when opened
The house and faucet are 11 years old, never had trouble.
Also: I never closed the lines during winter, as I understand that those round cylinders on top mean they can handle expanding ice?
When I ...
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Does a pressure switch need to be rated for a well pump motor size?
I recently replaced my well pump because I was told by technician it was bad. I replaced with a 3hp sitting at 360’ underground. We also replace control box, 86 gallon pressure tank and 40/60 pressure ...
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Installing a yard hydrant from home water line, do I need a backflow preventer or vacuum breaker?
I'm installing a yard hydrant off my house water line (well water). The hydrant will sometimes be used for garden drip irrigation and so will be open for days or weeks at a time. The drip system ...
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How do I fix a leaky hydrant?
Having a problem with the release valve leaking like crazy when the hydrant is turned on. A plumber replaced the release valve a couple times and still have this issue. What can you recommend?
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Hose bib below grade, yard hydrants
Does UPC 2015 allow hose connections below grade (e.g. in an underground valve box)? Is a regular vacuum breaker sufficient in this situation or is a double check valve needed (typical for sprinklers)?...
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Yard hydrant on top of well?
Well with pitless adapter. Cold climate. Water lines installed at 8 feet below grade.
Right now to irrigate my orchard, the water goes from the well, 200 feet to the house via 1" line, then 200 ...
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