Prier 478-14 14-Inch Anti-Siphon Freezeless Wall Hydrant
Brand: Prier | SKU: 478-14
Product Overview
Add a residential outdoor watering point with anti-siphon protection and a half-turn handle. The Prier 478-14 uses a fourteen-inch insertion and a combination threaded or sweat inlet. Select it when the wall and supply layout allow the shutoff to sit in the heated interior; correct drainage remains essential to the freezeless design.
Key Features
- Vacuum breaker and backflow check valve.
- Half-turn handle operation.
- Brass body and seat.
- Satin-nickel finish.
Common Uses
Residential outdoor hose connections and compatible wall-hydrant replacements.
Technical Specifications
- Series: 400, 478 D-style inlet
- Insertion length: 14 inches
- Inlet: 1/2-inch MPT x 1/2-inch SWT
- Operation: Half turn
- Body: Brass
- Finish: Satin nickel
- Protection: Anti-siphon vacuum breaker and backflow check
Dimensions
- Insertion length: 14 inches
- Inlet: 1/2-inch male pipe thread or 1/2-inch sweat
- Installation bore: 1 inch
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Confirm the wall depth and heated shutoff location before ordering. Install with downward pitch so the barrel drains, and remove attached hoses during freezing weather. Keep the valve open when soldering and test the connections for leakage. Avoid leaving the hydrant on for more than twelve continuous hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What inlet does 478-14 have?
A combination 1/2-inch MPT x 1/2-inch sweat inlet.
Is fourteen inches the insertion length?
Yes. It is the insertion length rather than the overall assembly length.
Does freezeless mean the hose can stay attached in winter?
No. The hose must be removed so the hydrant can drain.
Why Buy From Big Frog Supply
Check the fourteen-inch reach and inlet style against the installation before replacing an outdoor hydrant.
Series: 400, 478 D-style inlet
Insertion length: 14 inches
Inlet: 1/2-inch MPT x 1/2-inch SWT
Operation: Half turn
Body: Brass
Finish: Satin nickel
Protection: Anti-siphon vacuum breaker and backflow check
