How Safe Is The Sillock In The Winter?
Friday, March 16th, 2012Your Woodford freezeless Type 19 sillcock was created and meant for year-round household irrigation functions irregardless of external temps. A new copyrighted pressure relief valve (PRV) puts a stop to breakage within the iced temps, even in the event that a hose is inadvertently left connected to the sillcock. The sillcock will still freeze, however it will not rupture. As a result, this product prevents water damage when hose is left on. Woodford Model 19 also contains an integral backflow protection device which protects up to 125 psi of back pressure and therefore does not require an add-on vacuum breaker.
Other sillcock features include an EPDM rubber packing that helps prevent leaking behind the packing nut, a stainless-steel seat to help prevent wire draw, full-circle operating threads on the valve body and retainer for a secure fit, powder-coated die-cast aluminum round handle for strength, standard O size seat washer, adjustable polycarbonate wall flange, no-lead solder and brass construction. Woodford sillcock repair parts readily available and entirely made in USA Details about Sillcock .