Know Your Depth When Installing a Yard Hydrant

At Eagle Mountain Products, we sell the entire line of the world’s best yard hydrants.  All of our hydrants are manufactured by Woodford and are designed to provide years of service.  In addition they require very little maintenance as the unit is designed to reduce wear on internal parts, and when repairs are needed, they are conveniently done at the head of the hydrant.  If you are considering purchasing a yard hydrant this year, we strongly encourage you to check out the features of our Woodford hydrants.   

One good option is our Woodford R34 frost free yard hydrant that is designed for irrigation purposes and will provide an immediate water flow even in the coldest temperatures.  When properly installed, the hydrant’s shut-off valve is below the frost line, and water in the standpipe drains out of a hole in the valve body.  Once the hydrant is shut-off, and the hose or any other device disconnected, it will drain and not freeze. 

When ordering the Woodford R34, you will select the bury depth of between 1 to 5 feet.  Your bury depth is based on where you live as each region in the country has different frost line bury depths and you can easily locate this information.  In addition you need to know the appropriate depth to dig for installation.  If you watch our video, it walks you through the process of installing a Woodford hydrant.   

Furthermore, we don’t want you to just take our word for it as to the superiority of a Woodford hydrant as compared to the competition, but rather read what a satisfied Woodford hydrant owner says, “Love this hydrant!”  He goes on to say the Woodford is so smooth and effortless to use, and notes, “We had four China specials, two are hardly ever used and they're fine, but the two that get used daily have both failed.”  His advice is to get the best right from the start.  Another owner of a Woodford hydrant reports the Woodford is solid and heavy duty, while another customer states he especially likes the adjustable setting function.  Please see our website to learn more about the durable Woodford hydrants and our line of Woodford outdoor faucets. 

Eagle Mountain Products is proud to be the authorized online retailer of the Woodford Manufacturing Company and we carry the entire line of outdoor faucets, yard hydrants and parts.  We also provide customers with lots of DIY information as well as a library of videos on how to install or repair one of our products.  See our website to learn more about our dependable Woodford faucets and hydrants.

 

The Dependable IOWA® Yard Hydrant

As the official online retailer for Woodford Manufacturing, Eagle MountainProducts is proud of the great reputation of our Iowa Yard Hydrants.  Even though we sell many quality products, the Iowa hydrant holds a special place in the company.

The Woodford Manufacturing Company began in 1929 when J.C. Woodford bought a company and the manufacturing rights for the IOWA® Yard Hydrant.  This marked the beginning of the Woodford Hydrant Company. In 1955 the company expanded into making commercial wall hydrants, and in 1963, they introduced their first residential faucet.

Here is some basic information about our IOWA hydrants:

• The IOWA® Model Y34 hydrant is our most popular yard hydrant and allows for an immediate water flow even in sub-zero temperatures.  Variable-flow, long-life packing, a rod guide that eliminates side pull on the rod and a 3/4" inlet and 1″ galvanized steel pipe are just a few of the features offered. 
   
• The IOWA® Model Y1 hydrant also provides an immediate water flow even in sub-zero temperatures.  A few of the Y1 features include a variable-flow plunger; long-life packing a rod guide that eliminates side pull on the rod and a 1" inlet and 1 ¼” galvanized steel pipe are just a few of the features offered.   

Even though Woodford has been manufacturing the IOWA® hydrant since 1929, and many improvements have been made through the years, all parts are interchangeable.  An owner of an IOWA hydrant is able to make all repairs from the top of the unit without having to remove the hydrant from the ground. In the event one of our hydrants needs to be repaired, we carry the entire inventory of parts and provide videos on hydrant repair as well as adjusting the linkage.           

Please check out our website for information on all our yard hydrants, outdoor faucets and replacement parts. Be sure to take a look at our large selection of frost free hydrants and faucets to protect your home when living in climates that experience freezing temperatures.

Eagle Mountain Products is proud to be the authorized online retailer of the Woodford Manufacturing Company and we carry the entire line of outdoor faucets, yard hydrants and parts.  We also provide customers with lots of DIY information as well as a library of videos on how to install or repair one of our products.  See our website to learn more about our dependable Woodford hydrants.

 

More Answers to Common Questions Regarding Woodford Faucets

Our goal at Eagle Mountain Products is to ensure our customers buy the right outdoor watering device for their needs and then install the product correctly.  We want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase of a high-quality Woodford product.  In addition we are the official online retailer for Woodford Manufacturing and carry the entire line of products.

We hope the following Q and A provides answers to some of your questions regarding the exceptional Woodford outdoor faucets:

Q:  How do I fix a leaky faucet?

A: There are several things that can cause a leaky faucet. A few examples are the packing nut may not be tight enough or the packing or vacuum breaker may be worn out and needs to be replaced.  If you are unable to determine where the leak is coming from, please call us at 800-308-0864.  Our knowledgeable staff can help to diagnose the problem and show you which repair kit you should purchase.

Q:  Is an outdoor faucet or hydrant repair easy to do?

A:  If you need to repair a Woodford product, we have a library of how-to videos to walk you through the steps.   Furthermore all of our yard hydrants can be repaired from the top of the unit so you are not required to take it out of the ground.

Q:  What is a Pressure Relief Valve (PRV)?

A:  Our Patented Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) prevents the faucet tube from bursting in freezing conditions, even if a hose is left connected to the faucet.  We have a video demonstrating how a PRV works in the faucet tube.

Q: Do I need a vacuum breaker, and if so, how do I install it?

A: If you have ever taken your hose off and had a splash-back of water, a vacuum breaker is designed to prevent that from happening.  We sell the Woodford Model 50 Auto-Drain Double Check Backflow Preventer that is the first ASSE 1052 approved automatic draining double-check backflow preventer. When a hose is removed from a Model 50 equipped wall faucet or yard hydrant, two linked but independent checks move as one to open a path through the valve allowing water to drain completely and prevent freezing.  Please see our Vacuum Breaker Repair installation video.

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

Answers Questions Regarding Woodford Faucets

We recommend that before you buy a new outdoor faucet or try to repair your existing one that you take a look at Eagle Mountain Products’ comprehensive website.  As the official online retailer for the Woodford Manufacturing Company, we stock and sell the complete line of high-quality faucets and yard hydrants.

   

In addition customers will find information about the Woodford product line that they will not find anywhere else.  We not only sell the products but do our best to educate customers in regards to buying the right faucet or hydrant and how to install and use it.  

Here are a few questions that we are frequently asked regarding our Woodford frost free faucets:

Q: Do I need to buy a frost free faucet?

A: You do if you live in a climate that experiences freezing temperatures.  By installing a frost freeoutdoor watering device, you will protect yourself from ruptured pipes and any ensuing water damage that may occur. 

Q: How do I install a frost free faucet so I know it will work properly?

A: The correct installation requires a downward pitch as it allows the water to drain from the faucet.  Please see our video on installing our most popular frost free faucets.  Also remember you will need to remove the hose during freezing conditions, otherwise it will prevent the water from draining out and can cause the pipe to burst.

Q:  I need help finding replacement parts for an older Woodford product.

A:  You have come to the right place.  We have repair kits for every faucet and hydrant built since 1929.   Check out our Repair Kit guide for further information and assistance.   

Also remember that our frost free yard hydrants are a convenient way to water a large lawn or garden.  When you get a frost free model, you are protected against freezing as the shut-off valve for the hydrant is below the frost line when installed properly.  Once the hydrant is shut-off, and all devices removed from the nozzle, the hydrant will drain completely and the pipes will not freeze.

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

Expert Help to Buy and Install an Outside Faucet

If you are in the market for a new outside faucet, you want to get the best value for your money and buy a product that you will not have to worry about in terms of durability and workability.  At Eagle Mountain Products, we would like to introduce you to our quality Woodford frost free faucets that offer safe, year-round water regardless of the outside temperature.  You will find everything you need from our online retail store as we carry the entire inventory of Woodford faucets, yard hydrants, wall hydrants and supplies.

Once you learn about the great features of Woodford products, we are sure you will agree that they are the best frost free faucets and hydrants on the market.  Also our website makes it easy to compare models by providing detailed descriptions and specifications.  After you determine the model you are interested in, we encourage you to take a look at our instructional Woodford installation video that shows you how to install our most popular frost free faucets.  This step-by-step video provides the information you need to do the job.  

As customer satisfaction is our top priority, we work hard to deliver on that promise.  Here are just a few of the services we offer when shopping with Eagle Mountain Products:

·         A “Quick Order Pad by Item #” option for when you want to replace a particular Woodford item and already know the part number.

·         A Troubleshooting guide as well as Tech-Notes for more comprehensive details.

·         The comprehensive information you receive upfront about the tools and supplies that you will need for an installation or repair and the level of difficulty for each job.

·         A complete explanation of how a frost free faucet works and why it needs to be installed with a slight downward pitch.  Remember it should not be left with a hose or other restrictions attached, which prevents the faucet from draining.

The EagleMountain Products Company is the official online retailer for Woodford Manufacturing.  We offer their entire inventory of quality outdoor faucets along with wall and yard hydrants.  Our website provides a great deal of information on all of our products as well as instructional videos.  Take a look at our durable frost free hydrants and faucets by Woodford.

We Offer Tips to Repair a Woodford Faucet

While we boast about the durability and quality of our Woodford outdoor watering devices, we know that parts wear out over time and things can get broken or lost.  That is why we supply both the help and the parts you need to repair any current or obsolete Woodford faucet or yard hydrant.  In addition we have other products in the line to upgrade a Woodford such as our high-quality vacuum breakers and pressure relief valves that you may also like help with when it comes time to install.  

At Eagle Mountain Products our website is so much more than just an online retail store.  We have worked to simplify the repair process by putting together repair kits for many of our popular faucets and hydrants as well as carry any replacement handles you may need.  For some Woodford faucets, we also offer a vacuum breaker float kit.

Once you buy the kit, you just need to watch the step-by-step Woodford video on how to repair your faucet using the parts contained in the kit.  The repair is fairly simple to do and you will only need a flat head screwdriver and an adjustable wrench.  You may also want to check out the video that shows you how to upgrade your faucet with our adjustable rod kit that works to prevent the faucet tube from bursting. 

Tips for installing your quality Woodford faucet:

·         It is important to remember that a frost free faucet is designed to be installed with a slight downward pitch.

·         It should not be left with a hose or other restrictions attached as it prevent the faucet from draining properly.

·         Eagle Mountain has available a selection of hose bib vacuum breakers to protect connections from splash-back in freezing conditions.

·         If you are having problems that are not addressed online, please give us a call and we will be more than happy to help. 

Eagle Mountain Products is the official online retailer of the Woodford Manufacturing Company.  Our website offers a selection of quality products and supplies for all of your outdoor watering needs.  We also provide information and video instructions for repairing or installing a Woodford faucet.

See the Newest Woodford How-to Videos

Since we are the authorized online retailer for the Woodford Manufacturing Company, Eagle Mountain Products works hard to assist customers with making the right buying choices.  In addition we host a website that not only includes carrying the entire line of quality Woodford faucets and yard hydrants but offers free video instructions.

You will find the Woodford video library provides concise, step-by-step demonstrations to assist with repairs or to install a brand-new Woodford faucet or yard hydrant.  We even have video to help upgrade a Woodford.  By just taking a few minutes to watch one of our videos, you will see how the job is done and the tools you need.  Moreover we encourage you to check back with us frequently as we add new videos to the collection. 

The general faucet installation video is one example from the Woodford library.  It can be used for help in installing a Woodford Model 19, 14, or 17, which are some of the most popular faucets we sell.  You will also find a video that shows you how to upgrade an existing Woodford faucet with a new vacuum breaker. 

A fairly recent addition to the Woodford product line is the Adjustable Rod Repair Kit and we have created a video that shows you how to install it to upgrade a Woodford 14, 16, 17, 19, 22 and V22 faucet.  The kit comes with the Woodford Patented Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) that prevents the faucet tube from bursting in freezing conditions, and any subsequent water damage that may occur, even when a hose is left connected to the faucet.

The kit includes all the necessary parts to retrofit the most-common 4" to 14" Woodford operating rods.  You do not even have to remove the existing rod to determine rod length. Just purchase the kit and then watch our simple installation video.   Instructions and a diagram to scale are included that allow you to determine the correct length rod to place into your existing Woodford faucet. 

Eagle Mountain Products Company is the authorized online retailer of Woodford Manufacturing.  We offer a wide selection of quality outdoor faucets along with wall and yard hydrants.  In addition our website provides a great deal of information on all of our products such as instructional videos and detailed specifications.  

Find Help Online to Install or Repair a Woodford Faucet

At Eagle Mountain Products, we provide numerous resources for help in buying a new Woodford outdoor faucet or yard hydrant and will even show you how to install it.  We also carry the entire inventory of parts and supplies to repair any current or obsolete Woodford.  These are all the same high-quality products used by professionals and are widely recognized for their excellent durability as well as ease of installation.

Our convenient online store provides customers with comprehensive descriptions and specifications on each product in our effort to make it easier to find and buy the right items.  In addition check out our website for easy-to-follow, step-by-step video instructions as well as answers to FAQ’s.  Eagle Mountain also provides an explanation of how a frost free faucet works and the extent of the protection it offers. 

Further resources on Woodford products include: Troubleshooting Guide and Tech-Notes on every model, and Woodford Faucet Repair instructions to help with proper installation or repair.  If you cannot find the information you need on our site, keep in mind that our knowledgeable and friendly staff is available to answer any questions.

Since we carry Woodford’s full line, you will find a great selection of products intended for year-round residential irrigation purposes regardless of outside conditions.  The Woodford frost free faucets are designed to stand up to climates that experience extreme sub-zero temperatures. 

Eagle Mountain Products is the official online retailer for the Woodford Manufacturing Company, known for their high-quality, durable outdoor faucets and yard hydrants.  Purchase with confidence any one of our products, and if you find yourself with a broken or leaky faucet, please turn to our video library to find the help you need.

The Woodford Model 17: A Faucet You Can Count On

If you are in the market to replace or install a new outdoor faucet, you may want to consider the Woodford Model 17. This dependable, frost free faucet is one of Eagle Mountain Products’ best sellers and can be counted on for many years of reliable service. The Model 17 is just one of a full line of quality outdoor faucets and yard hydrants that you will find on our website.

In order to offer even more protection to our most popular frost free faucets, Woodford has introduced a patented Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) Adjustable Rod Kit that prevents pipes from rupturing even if you inadvertently leave a hose connected in freezing conditions.   The PRV Rod Kit is simple to install and you do need to remove the existing rod to determine the length you need – just watch our detailed video for all of the instructions.  Kits are available to upgrade the Woodford 14, 16, 17, 19, 22 and V22 Models.

Although our outdoor faucets have been known to last for decades, we understand that they may need repair and replacement parts from time to time.  There is where owning a Woodford makes sense.  We want you to save time and money by repairing - not replacing. 

At Eagle Mountain Products, we not only carry the full selection of Woodford faucets but we also stock all replacement parts.  The Woodford 17 (as well as other models) has a complete repair kit, and combined with our outdoor faucet repair video, allows someone with very little plumbing experience to do the repairs.

Eagle Mountain Products is proud to be the authorized online retailer for the Woodford Manufacturing Company and we stock the complete inventory of quality Woodford outdoor faucets and yard hydrants.  Please check out our step-by-step videos for instructions on how to repair or install one of our Woodford products.

The Extremely Durable IOWA® Yard Hydrant

At Eagle Mountain Products, we have a saying that if only we could all look this good after 50 years, which is our affectionate way of saying that Iowa yard hydrants are built to last.  They are the products that started the Woodford Manufacturing Company, and yes, we do know that some of our hydrants are still operating after 50 years.

Woodford got its start in 1929 when J.C. Woodford bought the company and the manufacturing rights for the IOWA® Yard Hydrant to become the Woodford Hydrant Company.  Subsequently the company introduced commercial wall hydrants in 1955 and the first residential faucets in 1963.

Although Woodford has been manufacturing Iowa hydrants since 1929, there have been many improvements made to the hydrant over the years, but the good news is that parts are still interchangeable. 

Furthermore as an owner of an IOWA hydrant, you can easily make all repairs from the top of the unit without the added hassle of having to remove the hydrant from the ground.

The Iowa Model Y34 continues to be our most popular yard hydrant and provides an immediate water flow even in sub-zero temperatures.  Features include a variable-flow, long-life packing, a rod guide that eliminates side pull on the rod, and a 3/4" inlet and 1″ galvanized steel pipe.

Our Iowa Model Y1 is also one of our top selling hydrants and it too provides an immediate water flow in sub-zero temperatures.  The Y1 features include a variable-flow plunger; long-life packing, a rod guide that eliminates side pull on the rod, and a 1" inlet and 1 ¼” galvanized steel pipe. For your convenience, keep in mind that Eagle Mountain Products stocks all replacement parts for any obsolete model of yard hydrants and outdoor faucets.

Eagle Mountain Products Company is the only authorized online retailer for the Woodford Manufacturing Company.  We carry the full line of Woodford outdoor watering products that plumbers have used and trusted for years.  Our website provides extensive information and video instructions for repairing or installing our Woodford outside faucets.