Before and after
What the homeowner called about
A homeowner in Broken Arrow had an outdoor hydrant with bad water pressure and a constant drip. Our crew inspected the setup to find the cause of the issues.
What our plumber found
Our crew found that the outdoor hydrant was hooked up with crimp fittings causing bad pressure, and a piece of metal stuck on the washer was causing it to drip constantly.
How we fixed it
Our crew repaired the outdoor hydrant by replacing the crimp fittings with expansion fittings and removing the piece of metal stuck on the washer.
More from this visit
Michael and Conner were our techs for this outdoor hydrant repair in Broken Arrow. Our work addressed two separate issues at the same fixture: poor pressure associated with the crimp-fitting connection and a constant drip associated with metal caught on the washer.
We repaired the existing hydrant rather than replacing the whole fixture. Our work included changing the connection to expansion fittings and clearing the metal from the washer. Those repairs addressed both the connection supplying the hydrant and the washer involved in stopping the drip.
Signs to keep an eye on
- Notice whether weak flow affects just your outdoor hydrant or other fixtures, too; that distinction can help narrow down the problem.
- Watch for dripping after the hydrant is shut off, and have a persistent leak inspected.
- Avoid forcing a dripping hydrant handle tighter; excessive force can damage the washer or other parts.
What this means for your home
Replacing restrictive crimp fittings with expansion fittings helps restore proper water pressure to an outdoor hydrant.
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Straight Answers
Why was my outdoor hydrant losing water pressure?
The hydrant was hooked up with crimp fittings that restricted the water flow.
What caused the constant drip on my outdoor hydrant?
A small piece of metal was stuck on the internal washer and prevented a proper seal.
How did you repair the outdoor hydrant?
Our crew replaced the crimp fittings with expansion fittings and cleared the metal piece from the washer.
Did this job require replacing the entire outdoor hydrant?
No. We repaired the existing hydrant by changing its fittings and removing metal caught on the washer.
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