CNL7503

Easily installed by my inexperienced self. Still working well over a year later.

The handle on this hydrant lifts very easily and has a high quality feel to the gliding movement. I have two other hydrants by another brand that are very hard to lift and the top bolt on both of them broke—my husband and our handyman fixed them so they are functional but still not very easy to use. I definitely did not want another of the same brand. I researched the various options available on Amazon and elsewhere. After reviewing the Merrill website and information about the quality of their products, I decided to spend the extra money. I’m very glad that I did. I can’t speak to longevity since we just installed it this week, but it certainly seems like it will hold up very well. I also like the fact it is made in the USA. My husband had no issues from an installation perspective. I’m ordering another one today.

Very well made and works great! Much better than previous brand.

These seem to be well built hydrants. I prefer a hydrant over a through the wall faucet. They last longer and have better water flow.

Great yard faucet bought a cheaper one the first time at Menards started leaking underground using unnecessary water

Works perfectly! We installed this about 50 feet from our house to have it right at the horse water tubs. I don’t want to deal with frozen hoses or carrying water buckets from the house during winter months. I did add a 3/4 inch hose and there’s no leaks and can quickly fill a 100 gallon trough. I don’t need the hose on there since we can put the water tubs under the hydrant since it’s plenty tall enough. I’m only using a hose right now since I clean the tubs often with this warm weather. I did originally have a very small hose from Walmart on this. It leaked everywhere because the hose was too skinny and this hydrant flows lots of water at once. Opt for the wider hose and you won’t be disappointed!

I have a kennel and use this everyday. I have used simmons, woodfords and they last about 8 months. The connection from the handle to the rod is a poorly engineered and the connection slips and water leaks out. So it will not turn off. Not the Merrill is engineered perfectly. And could never slip-on the top of the rod. Best hydrant built yet. I won't have to do any repairs to the Merrill for years.

I have just replaced a 28 year old Merrill Hydrant with the exact same one. The old one worked great for many years but was getting rusty and the linkage was getting sloppy. I would highly recommend this product. Others have claimed their hydrant froze, that is because the rod needs to be adjusted, if the plunger does not shut off the water the stand pipe won't drain causing it to freeze. The adjustment should be checked occasionally

Used in barn, replaced