Frost Free Hydrant Installation. You will always have a place for the water to go. If the base is above the frost line it can freeze also…thus completely defeating the purpose of having a frost free hydrant.
Dig hole for hydrant approximately 2 feet in diameter and deeper than the bury depth. [01:17] connect water mains to base of hydrant. The base of the water hydrant and the waterlines need to be below the frost line.
A gap spacer wedge can be used to ensure proper installation with a downward tilt.
If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. If your hydrant is working correctly and you still have trouble with it freezing, the problem is in the ground, not the pipe. Placing a couple of hay bales around its base to keep the frost out of the ground is much more effective. How to install a frost free hydrant.