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    john1952 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 16, 2015, 06:45 AM
    Rusty water when the Frost Proof Yard Hydrant is turned on for 2-3 seconds
    My frost proof yard hydrant has been installed for 8 years . And the last 2 days when the hydrant was opened dirty water comes out for the first 2-3 seconds.
    Never have had no problems to this point. We always turn the valve 100% open or 100% closed
    I checked the city water meter and it showed a leak in that water line. Does the hydrant need to be replaced?

    John r
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    Nov 16, 2015, 07:35 PM
    If you let water sit in the pipe for longer period, it may get discolored from rusting galvanized nipple, or perhaps black nipple somebody put in during installation. I don't see it as something you should be too alarmed about. Next time you replace the valve, make sure the plumber replaces that nipple as well

    Hope that explains

    Milo
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    Nov 16, 2015, 07:48 PM
    "I checked the city water meter and it showed a leak in that water line. Does the hydrant need to be replaced?" how does the meter show a leak in one particular line? I agree with Milo, not much to worry about but you could swap out the nipple but do not need a new hydrant.
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