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.
What this means for your home
Replacing restrictive crimp fittings with expansion fittings helps restore proper water pressure to an outdoor hydrant.
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.
