House Hydrant V1+

Yes, the Aquor House Hydrant is a complete in-wall faucet system.

The installation process is very similar to that of a conventional in-wall outdoor faucet. A typical installation takes less than an hour per hydrant. The House Hydrant can be attached to any type of water supply line. Simply thread in any universal 1/2″ NPT adapter, depending on your type of plumbing (copper, PEX, CPVC, or other). For the quickest and easiest installation, we recommend using the House Hydrant with PEX tubing. With copper plumbing, the House Hydrant’s two-piece design allows for easier soldering than a standard sillcock.

This hydrant is designed to be mounted horizontally only. The 5° wedge on the debris cover backplate angles the hydrant slightly, allowing it to self-drain.

If mounted vertically, the hydrant would not be able to drain. See our Marine Deckwash or Universal Outlet for mild-climate vertical applications, or the Ground Hydrant for a freezeproof vertical option.

Check out the overall length of the hydrant, and then add a few inches for the plumbing fitting and supply line to fit. Our optional 90° elbow inlet shortens the total hydrant length by 1/2″, and no extra clearance is needed (because the supply line will be coming from the side). It replaces the back half of the outlet, and can be positioned in any direction.

You will need a 1.5″ hole saw, a 1/2″ NPT male-threaded plumbing adapter, teflon tape, and a philips screwdriver.

Plumbing adapters come in many forms, from crimp fittings to the “sharkbite” style you can simply push in. Each have their own pros and cons. We like using expansion adpaters with PEX, as they provide a balance of speed and reliability. An expander tool is used to stretch the PEX tubing, which then permanently shrinks over the fitting.

We highly recommend using a mounting block if possible. You want the hydrant as flush against your home’s wall as possible, so a flat and smooth mounting surface is ideal. You can buy one or make your own. If you would like us to offer pre-made mounting blocks or trim, please let us know. See our installation page for more info.

To use the hose connector that’s included with the House Hydrant kit, you’ll want to have a garden hose attached. Otherwise, you’ll likely get sprayed! Water flow starts instantly when you connect, so we recommend having a spray nozzle or other form of water regulator (such as a shutoff or Aquor Hose Adapter Kit) at the end of your hose.

If you want to access water without a garden hose, use our Removable Faucet accessory.

The House Hydrant V1 has a one-way check valve in the connector that will prevent backflow. However, many new plumbing codes require an air gap, or vacuum breaker, to be present somewhere on your plumbing system.

That’s why we released the House Hydrant V1+.

With the vacuum breaker hose connector, the V1+ adds an air gap to the system for additional backflow prevention, allowing the hydrant to meet plumbing code in both USA and Canada. It is approved to both ASSE 1019 and CSA B125.

If you would prefer the vacuum breaker built into the hydrant, check out the V2 series.

Not with the vacuum-breaker hose connector. It is specifically designed to prevent water from flowing in the reverse direction.

It’s a quick coupler system that engages under full pressure. With the Aquor hose connector attached to your garden hose, you simply push and twist into the outlet. The plunger-valve opens and water begins flowing instantly. There is no screw and flat rubber washer like a traditional brass valve. Viton® O-rings seal tighter under pressure for a reliable water-tight seal, every time. The reliable valve design is designed for decades of zero-maintenance, drip-free use.

Our material choices are based on 15+ years of experience designing valves for marine applications. Aquor hose connectors are made from acetal resin, a heavy-duty commercial polymer. They can be used daily for years, are nearly crush-proof, and can withstand extremely high water pressures. Traditional brass hose bibs are certified to 100 lbs of lateral bending force. Our straight hose connector has been tested to 200+ lbs without breaking. If you are concerned about impact while connected, consider our Angled Hose Connector or Removable Faucet instead.

Yes. The House Hydrant is one the best freeze-proof outdoor faucet systems in the world.

The Hydrant stops water flow inside the heated portion of your wall, where it remains insulated and protected against freezing. Stainless steel also provides significantly better insulation than brass, and will outperform any brass frost-free sillcock.

We have tested the system to -30° F with no additional covers. However at those extremes, the hydrant is only as good as your exterior wall insulation. With proper wall insulation, you’ll never need to winterize or cover the House Hydrant.

Any accessory with a standard 3/4″ hose fitting can be attached directly to the Aquor connector, like you would to the end of a standard outdoor faucet.

Y-splitters, water timers, and other accessories all work great with the Aquor system. Use multiple Aquor connectors to quickly swap accessories out without needing to unscrew them.

The House Hydrant system should be left disconnected when not in use. It is not intended to be left in continuous use.

Disconnecting allows the hydrant to self-drain. Without draining, the House Hydrant cannot offer freeze protection. Leaving a hose connected in freezing temperatures when not in use may cause damage.

Leaving your garden hose pressurized for extended periods could damage nozzles or accessories, especially if the water inside heats up and expands. Just disconnect and give your nozzle a quick squeeze to release pressure. We’ve made it as easy as possible to do!

The vacuum breaker hose connector included with the V1+ kit has a ball valve for flow regulation.