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Freeze proof barn tap
I heard of this drain back tap?, what is it called? how would I install
it? Where can I buy one? I have asked my plumber, but he has never heard of it. Has anyone see any info on the net ? "Make sure that the waterlines coming into the barn won't freeze up. Sometimes, all it takes is insulating the above-ground pipe leading to the faucet or tap. If not, you might have to install a hydrant-type system, which send the water back below the frost line when not in use. " CathyLee |
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Do a google search for yard hydrants. I think one company that makes
them is woodford. |
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http://www.plumbingwarehouse.com/woo...dhydrants.html
I'm guessing this is what your looking for? the source of water is below the frost line so you have to dig a pit where you want the water hydrant to be located. the valve shuts the water off below the frost line then a small hole just above the valve let the water in the hydrant drain back down. this work well provided you don't leave a hose with a nozzle on it in the closed position (there by not allowing the water to drain back down the hydrant when you turn it off) "CathyLee" wrote in message ... I heard of this drain back tap?, what is it called? how would I install it? Where can I buy one? I have asked my plumber, but he has never heard of it. Has anyone see any info on the net ? "Make sure that the waterlines coming into the barn won't freeze up. Sometimes, all it takes is insulating the above-ground pipe leading to the faucet or tap. If not, you might have to install a hydrant-type system, which send the water back below the frost line when not in use. " CathyLee |
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