Frost Free Hydrant Problems. The ones that don't get used much are the worst. It seems that the seal is not very long lasting.
How do you fix an outdoor hydrant? The woodford model s4h, shown in figure 2, is a reservoir type frost free hydrant with an internal reservoir. I still have this problem at my older barn, i will have to dig it out, and place more stone under it.
Also a good idea to keep a small plastic bucket inverted over the hydrant to prevent this from happening in the first place.
When the pump rod and plunger lift away from the valve seat, this drain port is blocked, forcing water to flow up the standpipe. The ones that don't get used much are the worst. When the handle is activated, the Follow these steps to adjust your leaking hydrant!