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Campbell frostproof yard hydrants in bury depths from 1 ft through 10 ft, in standard and lead-free brass. Plus complete replacement parts and frostproof wall faucets. Same-day shipping from Houston.
Three series cover virtually every yard-hydrant application — from compact garden installs to heavy-duty livestock and sanitary backflow-protected service.
Series YH · Standard & Lead-Free
The workhorse Campbell hydrant. Available in 1 ft through 8 ft bury depths in both standard brass (YH-1 through YH-8) and lead-free (YH-1LF through YH-8LF). Cast iron upper with brass valve assembly. Designed for farms, livestock, irrigation, and commercial high-flow service.
Lighter Body · Residential Service
Lower-cost hydrant for residential garden, lawn, and light-duty applications. Same frostproof valve mechanism as the heavy-duty series in a slimmer cast body. Ideal for Houston and Gulf Coast where freeze depth is minimal — you don't need the heavy-duty wall thickness for shallow bury.
Backflow Protected · Code-Required
ASSE 1057 certified sanitary yard hydrant with internal vacuum breaker. Required by code wherever cross-connection risk exists — irrigation, livestock troughs, chemical mixing, hose-end fertilizers. Brass body with stainless internals. The only hydrant approved for direct connection to non-potable downstream uses.
Building Exterior · Anti-Freeze
Frostproof wall faucet for exterior building walls. Wall-thickness lengths from 4 in to 14 in to suit different construction. Drains automatically when valve closes — freeze-resistant when hose is removed. Brass body with vacuum-breaker option for code compliance.
Always specify bury depth equal to or greater than your local frost line. The shut-off valve sits at the bottom of the hydrant — if it's above the frost line, the hydrant freezes and ruptures.
| Region / Climate | Frost Line | Recommended Bury | Suggested Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston / Gulf Coast | 0 – 6 in | 1 ft · 2 ft | Compact YH-1, YH-2 |
| Central Texas | 6 – 12 in | 2 ft | Compact YH-2 or Heavy YH-2 |
| North Texas / Oklahoma | 12 – 18 in | 3 ft | Heavy-Duty YH-3 or YH-3LF |
| Arkansas / Louisiana | 6 – 12 in | 2 ft · 3 ft | Heavy-Duty YH-2 / YH-3 |
| New Mexico / Plains | 18 – 30 in | 3 ft · 4 ft | Heavy-Duty YH-3, YH-4 |
| Northern States | 30 – 60 in | 5 ft · 6 ft · 7 ft | Heavy-Duty YH-5, YH-6, YH-7 |
| Extreme Cold / Alaska | 60+ in | 8 ft | Heavy-Duty YH-8 |
Rule of thumb: Add 12 in to your local frost line and round up to the next bury depth available. Better to over-bury than under-bury — a frozen hydrant always splits.
Hydrants are field-serviceable. Most leaks and drips can be repaired with a $10–$20 part — not a full hydrant replacement. We stock the complete Campbell HP-series parts list.
| Part Number | Description | Symptom / Use |
|---|---|---|
| HP-1 | Yard Hydrant Head | Cracked head · complete top assembly replacement |
| HP-4 | Yard Hydrant Connector | Connecting rod end · wear or strip |
| HP-5 | Molded Plunger | Hydrant drips when off · #1 wear part |
| HP-6 | Hydrant Link (2 ea) | Handle action loose · broken link |
| HP-7 | Handle Bolt | Lost or stripped handle bolt |
| HP-8 | Handle Nut | Lost or stripped handle nut |
| Riser Pipe | Galvanized Riser (cut to length) | Body corroded or damaged below grade |
| Steel Rod Assembly | Plunger to Handle Rod | Rod broken or bent |
The HP-5 plunger is the most-replaced part by far. If your hydrant drips when shut off, replace the plunger first — it's a 10-minute fix and the brass valve seat almost always survives.
Field-tested guidance from installers across Texas and the Gulf Coast. Follow these and your hydrants last 20+ years.
Always set hydrant on a 4–6 in pea-gravel bed. Allows the drain port to weep into the soil without saturating the surrounding earth or freezing the drain hole.
The hydrant body has a small drain hole near the valve. It must point down and clear — covered drain holes mean trapped water above the frost line. Common cause of split hydrants.
Use a torpedo level on the riser body before backfilling. Out-of-plumb hydrants bind on the steel rod, wear plungers fast, and stop draining properly.
For high-use commercial or livestock hydrants, set a 12 in concrete collar around the riser at grade. Prevents handle leverage from working the riser loose over time.
Federal Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act (2014) requires ≤0.25% lead by weight on potable wetted surfaces. Specify the YH-XLF suffix on all new residential and commercial installs.
Any hydrant connected to irrigation, livestock, fertilizer mixing, or chemical sprayers requires ASSE 1057 sanitary models. Many jurisdictions and the IPC require it on all exterior hydrants regardless of use.
Use Compact 1 ft or 2 ft bury. Frost line is essentially zero. Add lead-free suffix for new installs. Specify sanitary if connecting to irrigation.
Use Heavy-Duty YH-2 or YH-3 with 1 in inlet. Higher flow for trough fill. ASSE 1057 sanitary required if hose can fall in trough water.
Use Frostproof Wall Faucet matched to wall thickness. Specify integrated vacuum breaker for code compliance. Brass body resists vandalism better than plastic.
Always use Sanitary ASSE 1057 yard hydrant. Cross-connection risk from drip emitters, soaker hoses, and hose-end fertilizer feeders — sanitary hydrant is non-negotiable.
Use Heavy-Duty YH-5 through YH-8. Always exceed the local frost line by 12 in. Heavy-duty wall thickness handles the longer riser without flex.
Use Heavy-Duty bury matched to depth. Pair with a Campbell pitcher pump if no electric pump — the hydrant becomes the well outlet itself.
Tell us your bury depth, application, and whether backflow protection is required. We'll spec the exact Campbell SKU and ship from Houston same day.
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