Sometimes Simple Can be a PITA

[Scott T Smith]

Thanks Scott, I figured that out after the fact. On mine when it was taken apart the rubber cylinder at the bottom was loose and came undone by the unscrewing of the fixture. The channels in the working section also had a little scale built up that needed to be removed. Though if this does happen again, I will likely try to repair it by the method you suggest.

jtk

if if happens again turn on the water main briefly after removing the hydrant head. The water pressure will push the parts out of the standpipe.

[Jim Koepke]

if if happens again turn on the water main briefly after removing the hydrant head. The water pressure will push the parts out of the standpipe.

I had to use that technique when some gravel from the side of the hole fell into the supply line.

jtk

[Jerome Stanek]

When I worked a for a crop service it never failed that on a holiday the water main would break.