Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Yard hydrants are outdoor faucets that are tapped into buried water supply pipes to provide year-round access to running water for landscaping, grounds-maintenance, livestock and fire-protection applications. They allow users to access water outdoors without having to connect a faucet to the building's plumbing and they are designed to provide immediate water flow even when the temperature drops below freezing. Precision machining and assembly Solid brass extension rod through packing nut Self-draining bleeder valve with 3/4 inch inlet prevents riser pipe and hydrant head freezeup Rod extension and plunger are green dot rod eco brass 0.09 percent lead maximum Easy-access, above-ground maintenance Cast iron head and lockable handle