Frost-Proof Yard Hydrant, 1" x 3/4" NPT x Thread 100 psi 1-1/2' Bury C-1000 High Capacity

Key Features

• Lever control operates by cam principle and pulls straight up on operating rod, provides variable flow from trickle to full flow without lock to hold lever
• Provides variable flow from trickle to full flow without lock to hold lever by just moving the handle
• Draw straps are made of 1040 high carbon hot rolled steel which is much harder (Brinell 175/200) and stronger
• Greatly reduces wear of straps and eliminates side pull on operating rod
• Stainless steel operating rod is ground and polished and will not cut out packing and packing nut like brass rod used by other companies
• Heavy-duty solid brass hose adapter threaded for standard 3/4 in. hose coupling
• Heavy cast iron head with the same design Merrill Manufacturing™ has used for over 60 years
• Pivot connector with two nuts provides simple positive adjustment and eliminates unreliable set screws used by other companies
• Galvanized pipe has no exposed threads subject to the weather
• One piece plunger uses double seal design to ensure positive shut off even when foreign particles are present
• Plunger positively opens drain to prevent freezing and positively closes even at slow flow rates
• Long life plunger is molded with ethylene propylene material that is self-lubricating and will not bond to brass valve body like rubber plunger used by other companies
• Double bypass valve body provides a large volume of water and the time proven design used for over 60 years
• Locking eye on head and lever allows hydrant to be padlocked shut when not in use
• Swivel parts permit withdrawal of moving parts without digging up hydrant