C-144XC | Anti-Siphon Wall Hydrant

PRIER C-144XC provides a year round source of water to areas of structures that are in mild climate regions, while also allowing installation in tight or confined spaces. Ordering the Loose Key Conversion Kit gives you the same style hydrant but with a vandal-proof extended lock shield with operating key.

The New PRIER C-144XC has all the characteristics of the historically proven C-134 with the added protection of an anti-siphon vacuum breaker and backflow preventer. It is available in our D (1/2" MPT X 1/2" SWT), W (1/2" Wirsbo), X (1/2" Pex), and T (3/4" MPT X 1/2" FPT) inlet connection options.

Want this hydrant with a different connection? This wall hydrant has 11 inlet options.

Features

Anti-siphon aluminum vacuum breaker with EPDM backflow preventer and backflow check valve
Wide and enclosed screw holes easily secure mounting screws
Integral cast flange with built-in drainage pitch
Solid brass body, valve stem cap, seat and stem ends
Satin nickel plated body maintains attractive finish
Stainless steel screws
Powder coated cast aluminum handle
Lock shield cap
AFG teflon with graphite packing for easy maintenance
Standard “OO” size seat washer
Each valve air-tested at factory for leak-free quality
Spout aligning mark with manufacturer’s date code

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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide

Product Support

PRIER has been manufacturing the C-144/244 Freezeless Hydrants since 1990. This freezeless hydrant has truly passed the test of time. It is a simple operating product that is fairly simple to repair. Possible Repair Issues for the C-144 Freezeless Wall Hydrant include:

1. When the water is running, water leaks out from behind the handle

This is a common maintenance occurrence for any packed valve of any brand or manufacture. It is overcome by simply tightening the packing nut with a crescent wrench. This will force the packing tighter around the stem to eliminate leakage.

Occasionally, the packing will need to be replaced if the packing nut has been repeatedly tightened.

The part required for this is a C-134KT-803 Packing Kit

C-134KT-803 Packing Kit

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2. The hydrant drips after shut off

A freezeless wall hydrant shuts off inside the heated portion of the structure therefore, the water inside the hydrant will drain out after shutoff. The shutoff point could be any distance from 4" to 24" inside the structure. This installation should also be pitched to allow the water to easily drain out of the hydrant. The hydrant may drip for up to 60 seconds after shutoff. If the water continues to drip after that time, you most likely need to replace the bibb washer.

PRIER uses a OO Beveled Bibb Washer for the C-144 freezeless wall hydrant, part number C-134KT-802. The bibb washer is a standard "OO" Beveled Bibb Washer, also available at your local plumbing wholesaler.

C-134KT-802 Replacement Bibb Washer

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3. Water leaks from under the plastic cap on top of the valve

The vacuum breaker has begun to leak. This problem often occurs when the hose is left on the valve and the plastic cap is ruptured by freezing, or the rubber seating surface needs to be replaced.

The replacement kit for this repair is part number C-144KT-806.

C-144KT-806 Vacuum Breaker Replacement Kit

*PLEASE NOTE: Since the creation of this video, we have updated our vacuum breakers to aluminum caps as shown above. The C-144KT-806 and 630-7500 are now universal vacuum breaker kits and will fit all past and present PRIER and Mansfield style residential hydrants.

4. Water is leaking from the hydrant inside my house

Unfortunately, your freezeless hydrant is broken, most likely beyond repair. This happens when the water becomes trapped within the hydrant. The water freezes, expands and ruptures the copper shaft of the hydrant located on the inside the structure. The most common reason for this problem is leaving the garden hose attached during freezing weather, or the hydrant was not installed with the proper drainage pitch.

DO NOT OPERATE THE HYDRANT IF THIS HAS OCCURRED.

Please remove the handle to prevent accidental operation until the problem is repaired by your plumber.

5. The handle is missing from my hydrant

For any one of numerous reasons, your handle may be missing. PRIER's handle is unique to our products; it has two flat and two round sides. This style handle mates perfectly with our stem-end for a snug fit and years of reliable operation.

The required handle kit is part number C-134KT-805.

C-134KT-805 Replacement PRIER Handle

6. How do I convert my hydrant to loose key?

PRIER freezeless hydrants and angle sill faucets can be converted after installation from handle operated to a loose key operation. This design allows for operation only with the provided operating key. It prevents operation of the freezeless hydrant or angle sill faucet by vice grips or needle nose pliers.

Commonly, this change occurs to prevent unauthorized usage of the product. To convert to the loose key vandalproof option, part number C-134KT-804 is required.

C-134KT-804 Loose Key Conversion Kit

6. The stem end is damaged and I cannot operate the freezeless hydrant

Occasionally the stem of the PRIER hydrant gets damaged beyond repair. This is most commonly caused by the hydrant being operated by pliers and damage to the brass on the end.

To determine the proper replacement stem, you need to determine the following:

1. Overall length (OAL) of the stem, from tip to brass tip. Do not include the rubber bibb washer in this measurement.

2. Using the acquired dimensions, determine which stem is required from the chart below:

The following stems are for the C-144 Diamond Series Freezeless Hydrant (manufactured after Spring 2013):

Part #	Description
231-12CC	G Style Stem for CC C-144 Diamond Series ~ 4 1/4" Overall Length
231-1204	G Style Stem for 4" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 6 3/4" Overall Length
231-1206	G Style Stem for 6" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 8 3/4" Overall Length
231-1208	G Style Stem for 8" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 10 3/4" Overall Length
231-1210	G Style Stem for 10" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 12 3/4" Overall Length
231-1212	G Style Stem for 12" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 14 3/4" Overall Length
231-1214	G Style Stem for 14" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 16 3/4" Overall Length
231-1216	G Style Stem for 16" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 18 3/4" Overall Length
231-1218	G Style Stem for 18" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 20 3/4" Overall Length
231-1220	G Style Stem for 20" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 22 3/4" Overall Length
231-1222	G Style Stem for 22" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 24 3/4" Overall Length
231-1224	G Style Stem for 24" C-144 Diamond Series ~ 16 3/4" Overall Length

The following stems are for the C-144 Series Freezeless Hydrant pre-Diamond Series (manufactured before Spring 2013):

Part #	Description
231-02CC	E Style Stem for CC C-144 Series ~ 5 1/16" Overall Length
231-0204	E Style Stem for 4" C-144 Series ~ 7 9/16" Overall Length
231-0206	E Style Stem for 6" C-144 Series ~ 9 9/16" Overall Length
231-0208	E Style Stem for 8" C-144 Series ~ 11 9/16" Overall Length
231-0210	E Style Stem for 10" C-144 Series ~ 13 9/16" Overall Length
231-0212	E Style Stem for 12" C-144 Series ~ 15 9/16" Overall Length
231-0214	E Style Stem for 14" C-144 Series ~ 17 9/16" Overall Length
231-0216	E Style Stem for 16" C-144 Series ~ 19 9/16" Overall Length
231-0218	E Style Stem for 18" C-144 Series ~ 21 9/16" Overall Length
231-0220	E Style Stem for 20" C-144 Series ~ 23 9/16" Overall Length
231-0222	E Style Stem for 22" C-144 Series ~ 25 9/16" Overall Length
231-0224	E Style Stem for 24" C-144 Series ~ 27 9/16" Overall Length
231-02US	universal replacement stem for C-144 (requires soldering)

8. I need a complete rebuild kit

The complete repair kit for the PRIER C-144 Anti-Siphon Freezeless Wall Hydrant is part number C-144KT-807. It contains all wearing parts for the item.

C-144KT-807 Rebuild Kit for C-144