Are You Wanting More Water In Your Garden?
When replacing a water main, a good question to ask yourself is if you would benefit from adding a yard hydrant to your yard. Yard hydrants supply a much greater flow of water when compared to your standard hose bib. They are often used to easily supply water for irrigation systems, and do quite well fulfilling the job. The yard hydrant is simply to use, simply lift the handle and wait for water, and lower the handle when you are finished. When the hydrant valve is shut, the water inside the pipe is released into the ground to provide superb frost protection during the winter months.
Additional protection for your potable water systems is required if yard hydrants are something that would help you in your day to day life. A backflow device will be required to be installed to prevent non potable water and dirt from contaminating your potable water. Having a licensed plumber install a backflow device is a must for yard hydrant installations, however only one backflow device is needed in most cases involving multiple hydrants. Ensuring your backflow device is properly installed and insulated is integral to protecting your potable water supply. Speak to your plumber and see if adding a yard hydrant is plausible for your home today!