C-158 / C-258 | Heavy Pattern Hose Bibb with Breaker & BFP
PRIER’s anti-siphon angle sill faucets are designed for areas that require water service with an anti-siphon backflow check valve connection, but are not subject to freezing temperatures. Typical installations include outdoor connections in mild climates or any indoor installation for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications. The heavy pattern design with solid brass stem assures years of reliable service with minimal maintenance. An optional valve box is available in either satin nickel or brass finish.
Features
- Heavy pattern cast brass construction available in 1/2” or 3/4” inlets
- Nickel chrome finish
- Vandal proof lock shield cap on C-258 and C-268 model
- Diecast aluminum t-handle or operating key on vandal-proof loose key hose bibbs
- Stainless steel seat washer screw and handle screw
- Full circle ACME threads on stem assembly with standard 1/4” L size seat washer
- AFG teflon with graphite packing
- C-158 and C-258 have a P-002 vacuum breaker backflow check valve approved under ASSE 1011
- C-168 and C-268 have a P-004 vacuum breaker backflow double check valve approved under ASSE 1052
Product Support
PRIER has been manufacturing the C-158 Anti-Siphon Hose Bibb since the late 1980's. This product has all the time tested features of our C-138 series, with the added protection of a vacuum breaker and backflow preventor. It is a simple operating product that is fairly simple to repair. Possible Repair Issues for the C-158 Angle Sill Faucet include:
1. When the water is running, water leaks out from behind the handle
Occasionally, the packing will need to be replaced if the packing nut has been repeatedly tightened.
The parts required for this is a C-134KT-803 Packing Kit
C-134KT-803 Stem Packing Kit
2. The hose bibb drips after shutoff
PRIER utilizes a 1/4 L beveled bibb washer for angle sill faucets. This bibb washer is a standard 1/4 L beveled bibb washer, available from your plumbing supply house. The appropriate kit for this item is part # C-135KT-802.
C-135KT-802 Replacement Bibb Washer Kit
3. The handle is missing from my hose bibb
4. The stem end is damaged and I cannot operate the freezeless hydrant
Occasionally the stem of the PRIER hose bibb gets damaged beyond repair. This is most commonly caused by the hydrant being operated by pliers and damaging the brass on the end.
The proper replacement stem for the C-158 is part # 231-0001.
The proper replacement stem for the C-158ST is part # 231-0002.
5. How do I convert the hose bibb to loose key?
The C-158 Handle to Loose Key Repair Kit includes the following part numbers:
C-138KT-801 T-Handle and Screw Kit
310-1021 Valve Stem Cap
5. How do I convert the hose bibb to loose key?
The rubber washer inside the vacuum breaker has failed and needs to be replaced. This is accomplished by unthreading the vacuum breaker from the body of the hydrant and replacing the internals. The vacuum breaker is sealed to the body with a body sealant and may require heat to break loose.
The parts required for this is a C-434KT-906 Vacuum Breaker Replacement Kit
Installation Instructions:
To repair the vacuum breaker on any of the above items, it first needs to be removed from the valve. The vacuum breaker is sealed to the valve and needs to be heated with a torch to be removed. Once it is removed you can reinstall the new parts in the order as shown above.
6. I need a complete rebuild kit
The C-158 Repair Kit includes the following four part numbers:
C-138KT-801 T-Handle Kit
C-134KT-803 Packing Kit
C-135KT-802 Seat Washer Repair Kit
C-434KT-906 Vacuum Breaker Kit