The Story behind the IOWA® Model Y34 Hydrant

While we know that plenty of people own an IOWA® Model Y34 Hydrant as it is our most popular yard hydrant, we are not sure how many people know the story behind it.  The Woodford Manufacturing Company celebrated 75 years in business in 2004 and they will certainly be around in another twelve years to celebrate their 100^th birthday!   

The story begins in 1929 when J.C. Woodford bought a company and the manufacturing rights to the IOWA® (Y34) Yard Hydrant and opened a sole proprietorship to start the Woodford Hydrant Co.  In 1946 the company adopted its current name.   

Nearly a decade later the company started producing commercial wall hydrants, and in 1963, manufactured the first residential faucets.  The founder, J.C. Woodford held more than 60 patents at the time of his death in 1979, of which many dealt with the design and manufacturing of the company’s faucets and hydrants.  However the company did not stop there, as today Woodford Manufacturing holds patents on more than 200 inventions and many are incorporated into our products.     

So while the IOWA® Model Y34 may be decades old, we have made several improvements to the model throughout the years.  The sturdy hydrant allows for an immediate water flow even in sub-zero temperatures and features 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.   In addition even though the model has been updated and improved, all parts for the Y34 are interchangeable so you can repair your Woodford hydrant regardless of how old it is.   Additionally for ease of maintenance, all repairs are made from the head of the unit so you will not need to remove the hydrant from the ground.   

Please visit Eagle Mountain’s website to learn more about the durable Y34 and our other hydrants and outdoor faucets.   We also offer video assistance with repairs and installations as well as all the parts you need to do the job. 

Eagle Mountain Products is proud to be the authorized online retailer of the Woodford Manufacturing Company.  In addition to our products, we offer customers a full service website loaded with information and instructional videos on how to repair or replace an outdoor faucet or yard hydrant.  You can purchase with confidence any one of our exceptional products from Woodford Manufacturing Company and Watco Manufacturing Company.

Find Parts to Repair or Upgrade Your Woodford Faucet or Hydrant

As the official online retailer of Woodford Manufacturing, we provide a comprehensive website where customers find the parts they need as well as the help to repair or install their Woodford products.  Eagle Mountain Product’s inventory includes the complete line of durable, high-quality Woodford frost free faucets and yard hydrants, which are designed to be used year-round for residential irrigation purposes even during sub-zero temperatures.   

A convenient way to repair your Woodford is by purchasing one of our inexpensive Woodford Faucet Repair Kits.  For example if you want to repair a Model 19 faucet, you may just need to buy the Woodford Model RK-19VB Vacuum Breaker Float Repair Kit, which will contain a new cap, body and float.  Then be sure to take a look at the step-by-step video we have put together that shows you how to do the repair including the tools you will need. 

Our website also offers an Over-Sized Flange Repair Kit that can be attached to any new or existing Woodford Model 14, 16, 17, 19 & 101 wall flanges.  The outer holes are spaced a full 3 1/2" apart to provide a better mounting screw contact in either masonry or siding.  For a new installation, you will join the (2) RK-OSF halves around the faucet tube and behind the existing faucet flange and then fasten the flanges together using the two screws provided  Finally you will need to position the faucet through the wall and secure it with the appropriate screws. 

Eagle Mountain’s other top selling repair parts include Operating Rods, EPDM Packing, Valve Seat Rubber, Y34 packing, and the Y34 Head.  Remember we have replacement parts for every Woodford product whether it is a current or obsolete model.  Please visit our website to find everything you need to keep your Woodford product in tiptop shape.   

Eagle Mountain Products is proud to be the authorized online retailer of the Woodford Manufacturing Company.  In addition to our products, we offer customers a full service website loaded with information and instructional videos on how to repair or replace an outdoor faucet or yard hydrant.  You can purchase with confidence any one of our exceptional products from Woodford Manufacturing Company and Watco Manufacturing Company.

 

Professional Quality Outdoor Faucets and Yard Hydrants

If you are shopping for a new outdoor faucet or a yard or wall hydrant, you will want to take a look at the products that are used by professionals.  Woodford outdoor watering products are not only easy to install but they are the most durable products on the market.  In addition they can be easily repaired or upgraded with readily available replacement parts.   

Eagle Mountain Products only sells the best, which is why we offer our customers the full line of Woodford products including parts and accessories.  These products have been designed to provide customers with years of minimal maintenance and trouble-free operations.  If a part wears out, you can simply go to our online store or give us a call and order it.    

Furthermore, we have made it much easier to buy a new outdoor faucet or hydrant online from us than trying to buy one at a big-box store.  Our website answers all of your questions and supplies plenty of information regarding a product’s many features.  In addition we also provide detailed specifications and diagrams to ensure you buy the right size and fit and to help you install it.   

Our plethora of information includes Tech-notes and troubleshooting guides on all of our faucets and hydrants.  In addition we offer a library of step-by-step videos for installing our faucets or yard hydrants or a vacuum breaker as well as explaining the difference between a single check vacuum breaker vs. a double check backflow preventer and much, much more.  

The Woodford Manufacturing Company began in 1929 when J.C. Woodford bought the manufacturing rights for the IOWA® Yard Hydrant and there is a reason why the company has been around for almost ninety years!  Please take a look at our website for the best outdoor watering products on the market.

Eagle Mountain Products is proud to be the authorized online retailer of the Woodford Manufacturing Company.  In addition to our products, we offer customers a full service website loaded with information and instructional videos on how to repair or replace an outdoor faucet or yard hydrant.  You can purchase with confidence any one of our exceptional products from Woodford Manufacturing Company and Watco Manufacturing Company.

 

Get Help with Outdoor Watering from a Woodford Yard Hydrant

A beautifully landscaped yard or a garden brimming with fresh vegetables or flowers can provide peace of mind and enjoyment for many gardening enthusiasts as well as add value to your home.  Now that spring is here, many of us are eager to get our yards and outdoor spaces back into shape.   

Whether you are a serious gardener or just enjoy a scenic view, if it is a large outdoor space, Eagle Mountain Products suggests that you consider buying an outdoor yard hydrant.  A yard hydrant offers a convenient, affordable way to more easily maintain a large landscaped area or garden, but we recommend before you purchase one; please consider buying the best – a durable Woodford yard hydrant.   

As the authorized online retailer for Woodford Manufacturing, we know a thing or two about outdoor faucets and yard hydrants and proudly sell the entire line of Woodford products including authentic replacement and repair parts.  In addition we are committed to providing a full service site for our customers that includes detailed information and diagrams along with instructional videos for help in installation and troubleshooting.   

Once you read through our comprehensive descriptions of each model of hydrant, you should get a good idea of which one will best fit your needs.  However if you are still unclear as to which hydrant makes the most sense for your yard, please email or give us a call and our knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you.  Furthermore, if you are having trouble installing or troubleshooting a problem with a Woodford product, we are also ready to help.   

Eagle Mountain Products is proud to be the authorized online retailer of the Woodford Manufacturing Company.  In addition to our products, we offer customers a full service website loaded with information and instructional videos on how to repair or replace an outdoor faucet or yard hydrant.  You can purchase with confidence any one of our exceptional products from Woodford Manufacturing Company and Watco Manufacturing Company.

Do You Need to Buy a Frost Free Faucet?

If you live in an area that ever experiences freezing temperatures, you need to buy a frost free faucet.  It is important to have the right outdoor faucet as your home and property could be at risk of flooding from a ruptured faucet if it is not designed to handle freezing conditions. 

This is why Eagle Mountain Products clearly explains which of our high-quality Woodford outdoor faucets are designed to withstand freezing temperatures.  An example of a frost free faucet is our Model 17 Anti-Siphon, which is one of our more popular faucets.  Intended for year-round residential use regardless of the temperature, the Model 17 will not rupture in freezing weather if the valve is shut off and the hose is disconnected.   

Another Woodford faucet that is a great choice for anyone who lives in areas with freezing weather is the Model 19 that can also be used year-round but is additionally rupture protected.  The Model 19 comes with a patented resetting pressure relief valve that is designed to prevent the faucet casing tube from bursting in freezing conditions even when a hose is left connected. 

Eagle Mountain recommends the sturdy Model 22 or Model V22 for customers who want to be able to access both hot and cold water regardless of how cold it is outside.  It too contains our patented resetting pressure relief valve so you are protected from the faucet rupturing even with the hose attached.  The handy faucet is equipped with separate hot and cold inlet tubes to provide manually operated temperature control.  Furthermore, it contains an integral backflow protection device so it does not require an add-on vacuum breaker.  

We encourage you to visit Eagle Mountain’s online store to see the full line of Woodford outdoor frost free faucets and yard hydrants.   While you are there take a look at our videos that show you how to install and repair them. 

Eagle Mountain Products is proud to be the authorized online retailer of the Woodford Manufacturing Company.  In addition to our products, we offer customers a full service website loaded with information and instructional videos on how to repair or replace an outdoor faucet or yard hydrant.  You can purchase with confidence any one of our exceptional products from Woodford Manufacturing Company and Watco Manufacturing Company.

 

An Outdoor Water Supply for Cold Climates

Are you looking for a water supply that you can safely use throughout the year?  At Eagle Mountain Products, we think our frost free faucets and hydrants are the best on the market, and we are sure you will agree once you learn about their many features.  The best thing is that all of our quality frost free faucets and hydrants allow you to have immediate water flow, even during sub-zero temperatures. 

As the official online retailer for Woodford Manufacturing Company, Eagle Mountain Products carries the entire line of quality outdoor faucets and yard hydrants as well as parts and supplies.  We understand that no one wants to waste time or money by installing an inferior product or one that you can’t find replacement parts for.  Woodford has been manufacturing the Y34 IOWA® Yard Hydrant since 1929 and outdoor residential faucets since 1963. Repair parts are readily available and all of our products are made entirely in the USA.  

Take a look at some of the features our Woodford Model 19 faucet offers: 

• It is designed and intended for year-round residential irrigation purposes regardless of the outside temperature.
• It comes with a patented pressure relief valve (PRV) that prevents bursting during freezing temperatures, even if a hose is inadvertently left connected to the faucet.
• The faucet will still freeze, however it will not rupture. As a result, this product prevents water damage when the hose is left connected.
• Anti-siphon backflow device protects from any potential backpressure and contaminated water flowing back into the main line. 

To make it easy to buy online, we provide detailed specifications for each product we sell and make available step-by-step videos to assist in the installation and repair of our faucets and hydrants. 

Eagle Mountain Products Company is the official online retailer of Woodford Manufacturing Company and we carry the entire line of outdoor faucets, hydrants and parts. See our website to learn more about our high quality, dependable Woodford products.

Woodford Products are Built to Last!

Are you looking for a yard hydrant that will last for years and require very little maintenance?  You may want to take a look at one of our high-quality, durable Woodford yard hydrants.  

One of the best resources for obtaining information on all Woodford yard hydrants is at the Eagle Mountain Products Company.  As the official online retailer for Woodford Manufacturing, we offer a website that is designed to help our customers with the purchase, installation and repair of all Woodford products.   

The Woodford Company has been in business since 1929 when they first started manufacturing the Iowa® yard hydrant.  They introduced a residential outdoor faucet in 1963 and still provide support and parts for any faucet or hydrant whether it is a current or a very old, obsolete model.   

Eagle Mountain’s online store offers: 

• A selection of step-by-step videos to walk you through installing a hydrant repair kit or adjusting the linkage.
• Trouble-Shooting and Tech-Notes (woodfordmfg.com) made available for your convenience.
• A Woodford repair guide will assist you with successfully choosing repair parts for your yard hydrants.
• Expert and friendly customer service.
• Products that are made in the USA.

We are proud to be the leading manufacturer of outdoor faucets and hydrants and work hard to keep our customers satisfied.  We are always looking for ways to improve our website as well as manufacturing smart new products to serve you better.  We offer our Woodford Video Library, detailed descriptions on each of our products, and great customer service, all in our efforts to serve you better.    

Eagle Mountain Products Company is the official online retailer of Woodford Manufacturing Company and we carry the entire line of outdoor faucets, hydrants and parts. See our website to learn more about our high quality, dependable Woodford products.