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Frost free yard hydrant
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Posted by crazy__canuck (My Page) on Tue, Feb 2, 10 at 10:09
| I would like to install one of these about 150 feet from my house to maintain an outdoor rink. The only thing I'm not sure of is how to manage the supply line where it exits the house as it will be aboveground and subject to freezing. I am reluctant to drill through the foundation below the frostline as I don't want to disturb the waterproofing. So if anyone has any alternatives to drilling through the waterproofing I would appreciate it.
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RE: Frost free yard hydrant
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| I would think it wouldn't be a big problem to make a water-tight seal around the pipe at the foundation underground. What type of foundation/waterproofing system do you have? |
RE: Frost free yard hydrant
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| The foundation is poured concrete with a full basement. As far as waterproofing it is some kind of sprayed tar (guess) with a dimpled foundation wrap. I was just hestitant to disturb it but if it can be sealed effectively I guess that's the way to go. |
RE: Frost free yard hydrant
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| I would use a siliconized latex caulk which will seal to the wrap and waterproofing. It doesn't harden completely so it will permit normal contraction and expansion without cracking. |
RE: Frost free yard hydrant
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| You would likley do best by running the supply pipe to your yard hydrant above grade while either insulating the supply pipe/hydrant, heating the supply pipe/hydrant, or both. No other alternatives. Consider using electrical 'heat tape' and pipe insulation to keep your water running or consider circulating hot water to the hyrdrant via insulated pipe. |
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