How To Install Aquor House Hydrant V1+ with PEX Plumbing

In this video, we walk through how to retrofit an Aquor Water Systems House Hydrant V1+ with PEX plumbing. This retrofit was a perfect opportunity to show off our new PEX expansion inlets. We also go over some tips and tricks on choosing a hydrant size, replacing hydrant covers, and changing out the standard NPT inlet for a PEX expansion inlet!
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[@PBS-nm1uu]

this is the best video i have seen thanks.

[@billytheweasel]

Sliding a wood dowel over the pilot bit is a good idea but a considerable hassle getting that if it's a one-time install. I assume it's a 1" dowel. Good tip, thanks for sharing.

[@louisevad6091]

Why is there a pipe like that in the garage

[@ranferiaguilar5623]

Where can I buy all those tools? Can you tell me what their name is? To order them I'll thank you very much 1000, thank you

[@woodstream6137]

Can you recommend this for concrete wall installation? My spigot is low to the ground.

[@AquorWaterSystems]

Definitely! We've seen many installed on concrete block walls. It's a great solution for any low fixtures, because you don't need to bend over for long to connect.

[@ronaldoforbes6979]

I live in NC, and our faucet runs outside through our kitchen, just below base of our kitchen cabinet (very low to the ground on the inside). We have PEX inside, but I'm pretty sure it's not expansion PEX (based on what you show here). Will this still work? I DEFINITELY want to install the house hydrant, and DIY it. Any recommendations or thoughts appreciated.

[@AquorWaterSystems]

Absolutely! You can adapt the univeral 1/2" NPT inlet to any type of plumbing. We also make optional PEX-crimp inlets that are specifically designed for Crimp/Clamp connections.

[@LucidBD]

My faucet is located interior garage side and piping is within the block wall. Is DIY installation still recommended? I have basic handyman skills.

[@AquorWaterSystems]

If you can access the plumbing through the garage, it should be very simple. If you want to send photos of your setup, get in touch and we'd be happy to provide tips.

[@AverageatMostThings]

If all of the plumbing is inside a wall, would you have to open the wall or could you pull the pex (24”-36” service loop inside wall) through the exterior and then push it back through the larger opening made to accommodate the aquor bib?

[@AquorWaterSystems]

Good question! We do recommend a PEX service loop but in cases where you cannot install one that way, you would have to open up the wall. The system is extremely low maintenance and you shouldn't have to worry about opening up the wall anytime soon.

[@AverageatMostThings]

@@AquorWaterSystems Forgive me for being dense but are you saying I would have to open the wall for initial install and not have to worry about it OR if there is a service loop already I would not have to open the wall to install the Aquor?

[@AquorWaterSystems]

@@AverageatMostThings If there's a service loop already, you're good to go.

[@aisuru113]

What is the minimum wall thickness you need for these? I think one of my faucets piping is at most 4 inches

[@AquorWaterSystems]

Shortest configuration is the Close-Couple V1+ Hydrant, with the optional 90° elbow inlet -- it needs about 3.5" of clearance in the wall (typical 2x4 wood framing).

[@ddemier]

Hello Im a DIY home owner and I am looking to upgrade my facets to Aquer hydrent system as I live in the midwest and experience hard freezes. What is your Email so I can send you some pictures of my current plumbing so you could assist my install? Thanks, Dustin

[@AquorWaterSystems]

Hi Dustin, you can reach us at [e-mail]. Happy to help!

[@ddemier]

@@AquorWaterSystems I will reachout.

[@simonewilson5840]

I thought this wasn’t suppose to leak water afterwards ?

[@AquorWaterSystems]

The hydrant must fully drain in order to provide freeze protection, so it releases about 2 ounces of water when unplugged.

[@DouglasGross6022]

What is the point of this system?

[@Tomnician]

This video is marketing my mother.

[@helloplumberllc]

Not impressed with the final pex installation, exposed outside of wall. My customers would not agree to having a horse shoe pipe sticking outside the wall. This is super easy for diy. P.s. not pipe wrenches

[@AquorWaterSystems]

Could have been designed better during new construction, but we didn't want to open the drywall. If you want to film an install video with some more tips, let us know! [phone]