Have You Wondered How a Frost Free Faucet Works?

 

For those of you that live in climates that experience freezing temperatures, you need to buy a frost free faucet to protect your home and property.   Before companies such as Woodford Manufacturing started making their quality frost free faucets, it was common for pipes to rupture when water froze inside the faucet.  The damage occurred when the outside temperature started to warm up and water was unable to drain out around the expanding ice blockage.  The water pressure mounted until the pipe burst, thus causing the water damage.    

Now we are lucky to have a great selection of well-designed frost free faucets.  They are not only made differently from standard faucets, but most importantly they are installed differently.  They protect your home from ruptured pipes if installed properly and all of the following recommendations are met.  Please read below to learn why a frost free faucet is different from a standard model, and how it works.

·         A frost free faucet is equipped with a pipe that extends into the house (at least 8 to 12 inches) where it is warmer and thus greatly reduces the risk of freezing. 

·         It has an interior shut-off valve.

·         When properly installed with a downward pitch toward the nozzle, it lets water drain completely out of the faucet reducing the likelihood of water building up inside.

·         All outside water systems should be winterized by turning off the shut-off valve and removing any hose or other devices from the faucet*.

 

*Hoses must not be left attached to the faucet as it prevents water from draining.

We encourage you to take advantage of Eagle Mountain Products’ wide array of step-by-step videos that are available to help with installing a frost free faucet or to repair a leaky one.  Along with buying anything you need for outdoor watering, you will be able to find troubleshooting guides and parts for current or obsolete Woodford faucets.

Eagle Mountain Products Company is the official online retailer of Woodford Manufacturing Company.  Our web site offers a selection of quality products and supplies for your outside watering needs.  We also provide information and video instructions for repairing or installing our Woodford outside faucets.