A yard hydrant is a convenient and useful device that allows you to access water outdoors without having to run a hose from the house. However, yard hydrants can also be vulnerable to damage. Things such as accidents, corrosion, or freezing can cause breaks and leaks within a yard hydrant. In this post, we are going to share some tips on how to prevent a broken yard hydrant. We are also going to cover an assist kit that can help with every repair and replacement for any broken yard hydrant.
Find a Good Location
The first tip for keeping your hydrant up and running with no leaks is installing it in a smart location. One of the biggest benefits of a yard hydrant is having the ability to put it in a wide variety of places. However, some places may seem convenient, but they can put your hydrant at risk.
The main area that can put your hydrant at risk would be right next to a road or path that is used by motorized vehicles. We have done a lot of hydrant repairs, and one of the most common ways a yard hydrant breaks is a vehicle hitting the hydrant. This can cause bends, breaks, or leaks and can be costly to repair or replace. So before installing a hydrant, think about where you commonly drive your equipment, and try to find a spot away from the beaten path.
With this in mind, a good spot to tuck a yard hydrant would be next to a house or shed. While this might be convenient and out of the way of vehicles, there is a catch. Underground wires and pipes. Most homes or sheds have a variety of wires or pipes buried under the ground surrounding the building. This can make installing or replacing a yard not only harder, but much more dangerous. Always make sure to have utilities marked by a professional before any digging happens.
Overall, when choosing a location for yard hydrant, try to keep it away from vehicle paths and underground lines and wires.
Prevent Freezes and Breaks
The second tip for preventing a leaking yard hydrant is removing a garden hose from a yard hydrant. During the summer this doesn’t matter too much. But in the winter, it is essential to prevent freezing and breaking of the hydrant.
If a hose is left attached to a hydrant, the water inside the hose and hydrant can freeze and expand, which can damage to the hydrant. This can result in leaks, possible flooding, or contamination. To avoid this problem, you should always disconnect and drain your hose from the hydrant before the temperature drops below freezing. This will protect your hose and your hydrant from the cold weather.
The All-in-One Solution
The final, and possibly best way to protect your hydrant from not just corrosion, but accidents as well would be a Hydrant Assist Kit or HAK for short. A Hydrant Assist Kit (HAK) is a frost-free hydrant encasement system, which, once installed, allows a hydrant to be repaired or replaced from the surface—no need for digging or excavating.
The HAK works with any waterline type or size and at any depth! You can easily replace and maintain hydrants in difficult areas and a wide variety of applications with the HAK. Long story short, a HAK allows for quick and easy repairs of a broken yard hydrant, while also protecting your hydrant from everyday problems!
