Have a leaking yard hydrant? Or a yard hydrant that you haven’t used in years due to fears of underground breaks or leaks. Maybe it’s a hydrant that has been used constantly for years without problems but is getting old. In this blog post, we will first cover some of the aspects of repairing or replacing a yard hydrant.
If you are looking for a yard hydrant repair kit, we have just the one for all your future yard hydrant troubles. It’s called a HAK, but we will get to that later.
Time and Money
Repairing or replacing anything on a regular yard hydrant can be a hassle. Whether it’s a leaking packing nut, a broken standpipe, or underground erosion. While some fixes can take less time than others, it can be hard to find the source of some problems.
One of the trickiest problems to find is an underground leak. Because you can’t physically see the leak if it’s underground, it can be hard to know where to dig. The leak could be coming from anywhere on the hydrant below the surface. Or it could be coming from the water that is attached to the yard hydrant. Finding a potentially pin-sized leak hole can be a process, and can be dangerous if you are digging next to buried power or gas lines.
If you are going to be doing any sort of digging on your yard hydrant, always remember to call your local utility company first. They will locate any potentially dangerous underground lines around your yard hydrant.
In today’s day and age, even finding the time to fix a small problem such as a leak on a hydrant can be difficult. It can also be costly. Using heavy machinery to dig up and replace a yard hydrant can cost a lot of time and money. Buying a bunch of replacement parts that won’t all be used can also drive up unnecessary costs. However, there is an easy solution for any repairs or replacements for a yard hydrant
Hydrant Assist Kit
Only one yard hydrant repair kit can make repairs quick and easy. A Hydrant Assist Kit, a HAK as we like to call it. 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.
If you think a HAK could help with you with your future yard hydrant repairs or replacements, check out our All About the HAK page!
