Outdoor hydrant failed

   / Outdoor hydrant failed #31  
Good tip. I just bought a place in TN and have a hydrant by the barn/storage building. I use it quite often at times so turning it on and off 30 times a day is causing a lot of wear on parts that might be difficult to fix.

A 5 dollar ball valve above ground is sure easier to repair.

After nearly 25 years of being a Master Plumber, I finally had a little good advice.:laughing:
 
   / Outdoor hydrant failed #32  
A 5 dollar ball valve above ground is sure easier to repair.

After nearly 25 years of being a Master Plumber, I finally had a little good advice.:laughing:

I just went out and put a tee on the end and turned the hydrant on. The packing stem seal leaks a tad and it is pretty tight so I left it alone and shut the hydrant valve off for the day. Maybe someday I will build the courage to crank on it harder and hope it doesn't bust off. After 25 years of not listening to anybody I finally listened to one and it happen to be a good idea.
 
   / Outdoor hydrant failed #33  
I just went out and put a tee on the end and turned the hydrant on. The packing stem seal leaks a tad and it is pretty tight so I left it alone and shut the hydrant valve off for the day. Maybe someday I will build the courage to crank on it harder and hope it doesn't bust off. After 25 years of not listening to anybody I finally listened to one and it happen to be a good idea.

Thanks Deere Dude,
Any hardware or plumbing supply place has packing material. If the packing gland is already really tight, back it out and add some packing material. No need to even shut the water main water off, just leave the hydrant off. Keep in mind the packing material is not anything magic. You could use almost anything to fill the void. Use your imagination.:)
Good luck.
 

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