Problem: Insurance companies paid out more than $4 billion in claims for frozen, burst pipes in the past decade, according to the Institute for Business and Home Safety. A frozen pipe can occur due to various issues, including poor insulation, unheated crawlspaces, outdoor attachments, among other preventable steps. Leaving a hose, splitter or timer attached to the hydrant during the winter creates an opportunity for the water to freeze in the line, thus resulting in a burst pipe and water damage. Typically, homeowners won’t notice the issue until they first turn the hydrant on in the spring.
Solution: While collaborating with customers, engineers and homeowners, PRIER Products, Inc. developed the C-434 that drains even when the hose is attached. It also includes anti-siphon and backflow preventer to eliminate water or chemicals from going back into the potable water supply, which prevents contamination.
Result: The self-draining hydrant provides customers all-season protection, even when the hose is attached to the hydrant. Homeowners have year-round peace of mind.
