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Wall Faucets – Eastman and Woodford Model 17 & Model 19

February 19, 2015 0 Comments

How A Standard Frost-Proof Faucet Works

The product is designed to be frost-proof when installed properly (with a slight downward pitch) and there is no restriction on the hose nozzle to prevent the faucet from draining. If a hose is attached during freezing weather, water is trapped inside the faucet which may cause the faucet to freeze and burst.

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When the faucet’s valve in the closed position, the water is shut off several inches into the home. The water line does not freeze because of the heat in the home. The product cannot freeze because there is no water in the faucet. When the valve is turned off, all of the water in front of the valve drains from the faucet leaving the tube empty. Also shown is the correct and incorrect installation and a frozen split tube condition when the hose is left on during freezing weather.

When a hose or other restriction is left attached, the water cannot drain from the faucet properly. As the temperature drops below freezing, the water in the faucet begins to freeze. The freezing conditions are applied from the outside of the house back toward the interior as the water continues to freeze. Once the water has frozen into the faucet itself, if the faucet has been shut off, there is no relief from this expanding pressure. Eventually, the copper tubing will burst to relieve the pressure. No noticeable damage is visible in the home at this time. Only a few drops of water will leak through this bulge at the time of the bursting. Once the weather warms, the ice in the faucet will melt. Since the burst in the tubing is after the shut-off valve, water will not leak out of the burst tubing until the water is turned on. Thus, there can be a considerable amount of time between the actual rupture of the tubing and the discovery of the problem.

Eastman 80227 Frost Free Sill Cock with Vacuum Breaker

Eastman’s 10″ Frost Free Sill Cock with Vacuum Breaker will provide a source of water to areas of a structure that are subject to freezing. This sill cock is constructed out of heavy-duty brass for strength and durability. The notched flange allows stable installation on the siding. The vacuum breaker feature protects against water siphoning back to contaminate the potable water system.

Woodford Wall Faucets

Woodford manufacturers the best outdoor sill faucets and hydrants. Available with vacuum breaker and burst protection, Woodford has the best commercial and residential wall hydrants for all types of use.

Woodford Freezeless Wall Faucet Model 17

The Woodford 17CP-8-MH is a Model 17 Series freezeless wall faucet will not rupture when hose is removed and valve is shut off and features an anti-siphon for backflow prevention with a 1/2″ male thread or 1/2″ female copper inlet and has a powder coated cast aluminum handle and includes an integral backflow prevention device and uses an atmospheric vent and patented check to provide anti-siphon protection. The Woodford 17CP-8-MH is intended for year round residential irrigation purposes and has a 8″ rough-in or 9 1/4″ mounting depth.

The freezeless Woodford Model 17 is designed and intended for year-round residential irrigation purposes regardless of the outside temperature. This faucet will not rupture from freezing when the valve is shut off and the hose is removed. The Model 17 contains an integral backflow protection device which protects up to 125 psi of backpressure and therefore does not require and add-on vacuum breaker.

  • Anti-siphon backflow device protects from any potential backpressure and contaminated water flowing back into the main line.
  • Stainless-steel seat to prevent faucet from leaking at the back of the faucet
  • Lead-free solder
  • Self Aligning flange
  • ASSE 1019 approved
  • Rubber packing prevents leaking behind the packing nut
  • Made in the USA

Woodford Freezeless Wall Faucet Model 19

The Freezeless Woodford Model 19 outdoor wall faucet is designed and intended for year-round residential irrigation purposes regardless of outside conditions. A patented pressure relief valve (PRV) prevents bursting during freezing conditions, 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 on.

  • Pressure reducing valve  prevents faucet pipe from bursting when the hose is unintentionally left on in freezing conditions
  • Anti-siphon protection-ASSE 10190
  • No-lead Solder
  • Powder-coated die-cast aluminum oval handle for strength
  • Adjustable polycarbonate wall flange
  • EPDM rubber packing helps prevent leaking behind the packing nut
  • Stainless-steel seat to help prevent wire draw
  • Integral backflow device protects up to 125 psi of backpressure, eliminating the need   for an add-on vacuum breaker
  • Made in the USA

Warranty

All Model 19 Wall Faucets are sold with a limited warranty for five years against defects in material and workmanship. We will replace for inspection and found to be defective within 5 years of purchase from Woodford. In addition, Woodford will pay up to $5,000 toward the cost to repair damages incurred as a result of a defective Model 19 Wall Faucet that was properly installed.

This limited warranty does not cover defects caused by:

  • modifications,
  • alterations or repair of the product by anyone other than Woodford;
  • physical abuse to, or misuse of, the product or operation thereof in a manner contrary to the accompanying instructions.

If you need assistance in installing a wall faucet, whatever the brand, or if there is an issue with the plumbing in general, give the professional and reliable team at Ace Hi a call today. We provide a range of plumbing services to all of Northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Estes Park, Loveland, and more.

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