Hide-Drant Complete Removable and Sanitary Hydrant

This product is the complete Hide-Drant. The Merrill Hide-Drant is a sanitary yard hydrant that has been approved in even the most restrictive states like Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Available in steel, stainless or PVC, and with a curved hydrant like or straight neck, Merrill provides a sanitary hydrant option for you. The Hide-Drant's standpipe can be removed with three counter-clockwise turns, then drain the standpipe of water and your Hide-Drant is frost-proof for freezing temps. The stop valve at the bottom of the Hide-Drant is automatically opened when the standpipe is reinstalled. The seals between the stop valve and the standpipe are water-tight before the valve is reopened. The Hide-Drant's outlet can be set to any direction by simply tightening the standpipe three turns to the desired position.   -Sanitary Yard Hydrant- Reasonably priced and no required flow time to flush out the hydrant.  -Frost Proof- Turn the standpipe counter-clockwise three turns to disconnect, then remove and drain the standpipe for freezing temperatures.   -Stop Valve at Bottom of Hide-Drant- Automatically opens when standpipe is reinstalled.   -Seals between the stop valve and standpipe hold water before the valve is reopened.    -Stop valve available in PVC or stainless steel.   -Outlet Can be in Any Direction- Pivot the outlet counter-clockwise to the desired direction; approximately three revolutions are needed to remove the standpipe. Do NOT overtighten the standpipe by forcing a clockwise revolution of the outlet.  -Non-Corrosive Construction- Quality, non-corrosive construction for years of service.   -Bottom Case- Has a one-way flapper drain to remove any spilled water in case, in addition to a cover over the drain on the outside to protect it from backfill.   -No Tools Required (after initial installation)  - Hydrant riser pipe can be removed and reinstalled in seconds with only 3 revolutions. -Removable Riser Pipe- You can mow right over the bottom case with the riser pipe removed and top cap replaced.   -No-Lead Compliance - Models available in both curved yard hydrants and straight.   WARNING: This hydrant must have the standpipe removed and water drained out of the pipe when freezing temperatures may be present.  ♦ Straight model includes an outlet ball valve, making it easy to add a sprinkler, ideal for irrigation.