Prier 408-10 10-Inch Wall Hydrant with Internal Vacuum Breaker
Brand: Prier | SKU: 408-10
Product Overview
Provide an outdoor hose connection with a vacuum breaker built into the operating stem. The Prier 408-10 uses a half-turn handle and a ten-inch insertion length, with a combination threaded or sweat inlet. Its freezeless design places the shutoff in the heated part of the building when installed correctly. Choose the length by the wall depth and supply location, not by the visible outdoor faucet alone.
Key Features
- Internal vacuum breaker and backflow check.
- Half-turn operation.
- Brass body and seat with satin-nickel finish.
- Integral mounting flange.
Common Uses
Outdoor watering and replacement of a compatible residential wall hydrant.
Technical Specifications
- Series: 408
- Insertion length: 10 inches
- Inlet: 1/2-inch MPT x 1/2-inch SWT
- Operation: Half turn
- Vacuum breaker: Internal
- Body: Brass
- Finish: Satin nickel
Dimensions
- Insertion length: 10 inches
- Inlet: 1/2-inch male pipe thread or 1/2-inch sweat
- Installation bore: 1 inch
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Place the shutoff in a heated area and maintain downward drainage pitch with the spout facing down. Remove the hose during freezing weather so water can drain after shutoff. If soldering, keep the valve fully open as instructed. The 408 is intended for outdoor watering and is not recommended for continuous service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the vacuum breaker mounted above the handle?
No. The 408 incorporates it into the operating stem.
Does ten inches mean overall length?
No. It identifies the insertion length.
Can a hose stay connected during freezing weather?
No. Remove the hose to allow drainage.
Why Buy From Big Frog Supply
Match the ten-inch insertion and combination inlet to the wall and supply line before ordering a replacement.
