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Yard Hydrant Inside Pole Barn - Sink?

bagsanthony

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Currently I have a yard hydrant located inside my pole barn. I’m in Western Ny. Was wondering the best way to get water to supply a laundry sink
 
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carlaisle

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Garden hose + appropriate adapters is the quick and easy way. Be sure to drain it when not in use during the winter months.
 
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Give some thought also as to how the water going into the drain of the sink will drain away from the structure.

Many just do a French drain, but do size it to allow some capacity in case of freezing temperatures - wherever it freezes, it will stop flow there.
 
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bagsanthony

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Thanks guys for the info… attached is my setup. Can I just discharge the drain into this gravel bed, where the incoming water comes in?
 

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Fav Onefour

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Thanks guys for the info… attached is my setup. Can I just discharge the drain into this gravel bed, where the incoming water comes in?
I would not if it was mine.
There should be proper drainage around the hydrant to allow water escape into the ground. I'm not sure how deep you bury for frost protection, but the amount of water draining each cycle can be significant. If you saturate the drain field, the hydrant may hold water instead.
On the other hand, it's your barn. I've had to dig up hydrants. It's fun to bust up the concrete and dig a deep hole in muck when the hydrant starts to not stop water.
If you sense any semblance of sarcasm, you get my point.
 
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