How to Rebuild a Yard Hydrant
Rebuilding or repairing a yard hydrant is a relatively easy task once you understand the process. Primary uses of a yard hydrant is to supply water for a lawn, livestock or unheated outbuildings. The hydrant attaches to a riser pipe and has a cast iron head with a bucket hook. The lever-type handle is at the rear of the spigot and you pull it upward to create water flow. A stop-and-drain valve is below the ground frost line to prevent pipe freezing. Repairs become necessary when the hydrant starts leaking.
Other People Are Reading
Things You'll Need
- Two medium pipe wrenches
- Repair kit
- Channel lock type pliers
- Plumber's grease
Instructions
-
-
1
Turn off water at the main valve and lift the lever handle on the yard hydrant to drain water from the lines.
-
2
Turn the hydrant counterclockwise with a pipe wrench. Use a second pipe wrench to hold the riser pipe in position. Completely unscrew the hydrant from the riser pipe.
-
-
3
Lift the hydrant and stem from the riser pipe. Two people may be required to lift the stem if it is longer than three to four feet.
-
4
Unscrew the stopper at the bottom end of the stem using channel lock type pliers. Attach a new stopper to the stem and coat with plumber's grease.
-
5
Reinstall the stem and hydrant head. Pull the hydrant handle down to the off position and turn on the water at the main valve. Check for leaks.
-
1
References
- Photo Credit schild - dry hydrant image by pmphoto from Fotolia.com
