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Replacing the Ejected Freeze Plug

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Should the freeze plug eject during cold weather, no complex repairs to the hydrant's main body are needed. Once the weather warms in the spring and the thaw arrives, the only action required is to simply replace the ejected cap with a new one. This restores the hydrant's frost-proof protection, making it fully operational and safe for another season.

Goal: Replace the freeze plug after it has ejected.

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leave the hose on, inside here there's a freeze plug. So, as the water freezes through the hose, it will actually pop the plug, keeping the barrel safe. And all you need to do in the spring once once the thaw comes, is just replace this cap and you are good to go. Everything is safe, and you just need to replace the cap. Here's the actual replacement part kit if it would freeze, very simple. And if you have a standard 420 series, you can upgrade to the ice

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