“How I Made Our Yard Hydrant Easier To Use”

“How I Made Our Yard Hydrant Easier To Use” FARM HOME Miscellaneous Bill Collins Clinton Mo recently sent FARM SHOW photos of the 2-ft long extension he mounted on the handle of his new yard hydrant It provides the operator with more leverage and makes it easier for his wife to use the pressurized hydrant “My wife is 70 years old and weighs only about 100 lbs Unfortunately the plumber installed the hydrant so close to our barn that she found the handle difficult to lift ” says Collins He removed the handle and drilled a hole through it Then he welded a 2-ft length of 1 1/2-in dia pipe to a small U-shaped channel iron bracket and bolted it on “It works slick My wife is really happy with it ” says Collins “It’s so easy to use that our 7-year-old grandson can operate it When my 80-year-old friend saw how easy it is to use he went home the same day and made one for himself ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Bill Collins 111 S E 3641 P Lane Clinton Mo 64735 ph 660 351-2270; collins enterprises97@gmail com

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