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  • Outdoor Water Source: Building a Hydrant
  • Outdoor Water Source: Building a Hydrant
    From "Ed the Plumber"
    episode DETP-106


    The final step is assembling the hydrant, which allows you to dispense the water coming from the water pump.

    Materials:

    3/4 inch copper pipe
    Brass 'T' and nipples
    Torch and solder
    4-way spigot
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    PHOTO

    Figure A
    PHOTO

    Figure B

    1. Use 3/4 inch copper about 24 inches to a wing 'T' (figure A) and solder together.

    2. Next, attach a spigot. Continue up to a 90-degree angle with a 4-way silcock.

    3. From this point, multiple accessories can be added to the spigot (figure B).

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