Frost-Proof Yard Hydrants

MERRILL YARD HYDRANTS

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Comparison of ten Merrill yard hydrant Series using ten customer-relevant features
Feature	FLAGSHIP Any Flow® View Series	BEST SELLER C-1000 View Series	HIGH CAPACITY R-6000 View Series	ECONOMICAL E-5000 View Series	NON-CORROSIVE M-2000 View Series	SIMPLE OPERATION B-7000 View Series	SELF-CLOSING Y-1 View Series	SELF-CLOSING Y-2 View Series	HEATED Any Temp® / H-3000 View Series	SANITARY Hide-Drant View Series
Why Choose It	Merrill’s flagship hydrant, built around a unique plunger design tested to withstand 1 million operating cycles.	Proven heavy-duty design, high flow and easy above-ground service.	High-capacity valve body supplies more water for demanding applications.	An economical, repairable hydrant with solid flow for general outdoor use.	Non-corrosive thermoplastic construction resists rust and decay.	Simplified design eliminates the traditional packing gland and is easy to service.	Self-closes when released and can be locked open or closed. Y-1 head design; push down to turn on.	Self-closes when released and can be locked open or closed. Y-2 head design; push down to turn on.	Insulated and heated for dependable operation where freezing temperatures would otherwise interrupt water use.	The outlet assembly removes when not in use, leaving a clean, low-profile installation.
Best For	Farms, livestock and demanding everyday use where maximum durability matters	The best all-around choice for most properties	Farms, livestock watering and other high-demand applications	Everyday outdoor watering where dependable performance and lower upfront cost matter	Corrosive soil and salt exposure	Simple pull-up operation for general outdoor water service	Public areas where controlling water use matters	Public areas where controlling water use matters	RV parks, manufactured homes and locations requiring heated, freeze-protected water service	Sanitary installations, irrigation and applications needing a removable outlet
Frost protection	Install with provision for drainage below the frost line.	Install with provision for drainage below the frost line.	Install with provision for drainage below the frost line.	Install with provision for drainage below the frost line.	Drains below the frost line when shut off.	Self-draining; install with provision for drainage below the frost line.	Install with provision for drainage below the frost line.	Install with provision for drainage below the frost line.	Self-regulating heat cable from the frost line to the outlet. Drain-back and municipal-water-system configurations are shown in the brochure.	Turning and removing the hydrant allows you to drain the water; no drain built-in.
Inlet	3/4" NPT; 1" NPT high capacity	3/4" NPT; 1" NPT high capacity	1" NPT	3/4" NPT in No-Lead Casting	3/4" NPT	1" NPT	3/4" NPT	3/4" NPT	3/4" NPT	3/4" Female NPT
Outlet	3/4" No-Lead Hose Thread Adapter	3/4" No Lead Hose Adapter	3/4" No-Lead Hose Thread Adapter	3/4" No-Lead Hose Thread Adapter	3/4" Brass Hose Thread	3/4" Brass Hose Thread	3/4" No Lead Brass Hose Thread	3/4" No Lead Brass Hose Thread	NPT Connection	Varies: 3/4" No-Lead Brass Vacuum Breaker; 3/4" No-Lead Brass Ball Valve; or 3/4" PVC Ball Valve
Flow rate at 60 PSI	30 GPM (3/4") 40 GPM (1" high capacity)	32 GPM (3/4") 38 GPM (1" high capacity)	40 GPM	27 GPM	18.8 GPM	20 GPM	23 GPM	23 GPM	61 GPM	12 GPM with vacuum breaker; 21 GPM without vacuum breaker; 22 GPM straight with ball valve
Flow control / operation	Unique lever control to provide variable flow	Unique lever control to provide variable flow	Rocker arm / lever arm	Unique lever control to provide variable flow	Unique lever control to provide variable flow	Simple “on” flow design; pull up handle design	Self-Closing can be locked open or closed	Self-Closing can be locked open or closed	Shut-off valve	Removable; outlet valve varies by configuration
Primary materials	No-Lead brass or 304 stainless steel valve body; 1" or 1-1/4" galvanized / stainless steel stand pipe; 7/16" operating rod	No Lead brass or 304 stainless steel valve body; 1" or 1-1/4" galvanized / stainless steel stand pipe; 3/8" operating rod	No-Lead brass or 304 stainless steel valve body; 1" galvanized / stainless steel stand pipe; 3/8" operating rod	No-Lead casting; graphite packing; no-lead brass and molded rubber plunger; 1" galvanized stand pipe	Zytel® ST Supertough Nylon head; Celcon® valve body; stainless steel operating rod; 1" galvanized stand pipe	Heavy cast iron head; no-lead brass valve body; 1" galvanized pipe; PVC riser pipe	Brass plunger with three quad ring seals; 1" galvanized pipe and galvanized internal pipe; valve body with stainless steel sleeve	Brass plunger with three quad ring seals; 1" galvanized pipe and galvanized internal pipe; valve body with stainless steel sleeve	Heavy molded Delrin® valve body; stainless steel sleeve galvanized pipe or rigid copper tube; 1-1/2" Sch. 80 PVC pipe; Ethafoam insulation	Stainless steel or extra heavy wall PVC inlet; 3/4" galvanized or Sch. 40 PVC stand pipe; repairable stainless steel stop valve
Bury depths shown	1', 1-1/2', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 10'	1', 1-1/2', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 10'	1', 1-1/2', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 10'	1', 1-1/2', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 10'	1', 1-1/2', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 10'	1', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8'	1', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 10'	2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 10'	1', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 10'	1', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8'
Warranty*	7-year limited warranty	7-year limited warranty	7-year limited warranty	7-year limited warranty	7-year limited warranty	7-year limited warranty	7-year limited warranty	7-year limited warranty	7-year limited warranty	7-year limited warranty

Choosing bury depth: Match the hydrant bury depth to the local frost line and applicable local codes.

*Merrill Manufacturing 7-year limited warranty. Subject to the complete warranty terms, installation requirements and exclusions.

Product specifications vary by configuration. Review the Series brochure and selected product option before ordering.