I watched this video but in my home I don't have access to the water pipe like you did, it's behind my walls it's not visible. So what I mean is the hose bib is accessible on the outside but my pex pipe runs through my house behind drywall or in the ceiling so how do I do a retrofit?
I had the same issue in a previous home. The plumber I hired had to cit into the sheet rock in the wall in the house to access the copper pipe. It was a decent sized 6x8 hole that needed a large patch to fill it. He sweated on the new hose bib with a torch, which is why he needed a large access hole.
Accessing plumbing behind drywall is a very common scenario. Have no fear, it's easy! We recommend using an access panel afterwards, or simply patch the drywall.
That plastic hose adapter looks like it would last for about 1 season. I have used similar plastic ball valves on splitters, etc, and never had one last very long. Do you offer a brass hose adapter? I would also be concerned about someone pulling too hard on the hose to go around a car tire or a flower bed and snapping off that plastic hose adapter.
The "plastic" we use is actually a high-tech engineering grade polymer called Delrin acetal resin. We don't use ABS plastic, which is what most plastic garden products are made of. We warranty them for 5 years, and they are rated for 150,000+ cycles and 200 lbs of pull resistance. You can pretty much stand on it while it's connected without snapping the connector.
@@AquorWaterSystems Yah, and how many times can you take it on and off the metal hose connector before you cross-thread that fancy "polymer" and have water spraying everywhere? Plastic is not used for screw-on plumbing fittings for a reason!
@@AA-zq1sx The connector isn't meant to be taken on and off with each use, it remains on the hose. You attach it once and leave it on. Polymer is the best choice for this specific application because of its lubricity and wear resistance -- it provides many times the lifespan of stainless or brass in our testing.
Yes, for drainage and freeze protection. The wedge behind the faceplate provides a 5° downward slope. For the copper press tool, some hardware stores might offer rentals of the professional version. Here's an inexpensive DIY press tool we show in the video: amzn.to/3hP2wXj
I love the idea of this but the adapter that goes into the hydrant seems like it would be a issue as simple storage isnt a option and could easily be lost. Maybe you guy should have some type of holder
We understand the concern. The connector can fit onto any standard garden hose and once it's attached, you won't have to worry about it wandering off. We are currently working on some different storage options as well.
Wow... calling something that's hundreds of dollars a "budget plumbing tool" is quite a stretch... for the very high cost of this gizmo, you shoudl be ashamed to have plastic parts and plastic on/off valves. Plastic fittings will get cracked, lost, chewed up from the metal hose attachments, terrible idea. Not loving the water just dripping all over the side of the house like that when you're done either... going to turn into a big green moss stain soon on the lap siding (or brick or concrete) in the NW weather.
The manual press tool is about $100, compared to $1,000+ for the professional version. We think that qualifies as a "budget" DIY option for many homeowners.
@@AquorWaterSystems You said it was "a couple hundred bucks" in the video - but more importantly, why would any homeowner want to own and store this giant plumbing tool just to install your overpriced hosebib? None of the other points in my comment have been addressed... NW homeowners don't want more water dripping on their house everytime they water the garden, a big moss stain developing under that flush-mounted gizmo, or being stuck with proprietary plastic connections that crack and break and wear down when fit to metal parts. It looks slick but it's bad design all around ... there is a reason everything about a good home is designed to keep water well contained and AWAY from the structure - including exterior hose connections that aren't flush mounted to the wall.
@@AA-zq1sx They didn't address your "concerns" because 1) It realistically is NOT a concern with anyone with critical thinking skills, i.e., there is not going to be water dripping on their house every time someone waters their garden. That is just the silliest "concern" I've heard yet about these house hydrants. The water only drips out when you remove the connector, that if you would have read above, is not supposed to be removed every time you use water. But even if you did, and it was such a concern of someone, all you do is direct the tiny amount of water AWAY from the house or simply catch it with a rag or small cup. I guess you are too lazy to do that. 2) Your other "points" are really just opinions. Your opinion is that this company should be ashamed to use plastic parts. Really? Go out to any vehicle on the road these days, even those that cost $100K or more, and tell me that those companies should be ashamed of using plastic parts in their vehicles. LOL! And if you are prone to losing fittings, then yeah, this system is probably too sophisticated for you. Stick to your 19th-century fitting. I love my Aquor hydrants that I retro-installed on a weekend and that I no longer have to worry about having to freeze-protect every winter. Plus they look much nicer on the home I plan to keep for the next 50+ years.
@@jamesdelgado2009 No decent PLUMBING fixtures or connections are made of plastic - to charge what they charge for this ridiculous invention and have plastic fit to metal threads is insane. Read the reviews how quickly they break or are stripped beyond functional... if you think your gizmo is going to last 50 years, you're not much of an engineer! But they need suckers like you to make a profit I guess... for my house I'll stick to solid brass quarter turn valves, thanks.
@@AA-zq1sxDamn bro. You may want to move out of the NW and get some sunshine. I've never seen someone so angry about a plumbing video 😂. By the way I bought the manual pro press tool. Changed all my gate valves to ball vales. Probably saved myself at least $1500 doing it myself. That's why someone would want to own it. Get help.
Every new house installations and old house replacement should be using this product
No, definitely not.
Wonder if the piping is installed inside the wall and cannot be accessed? Could this still be installed?
You had me at “Pièce de résistance!”
How do you do this if your faucet comes out of the wall, not conveniently leading to the garage? I’d have to tear open the wall.
Wow impressive! Plumbers will hate me for saying this. You will save yourself $1000 dollars per bib if you do it yourself. In my case $2,000...
Well that sure looked easy ... if you don't have piping inside the wall!
I watched this video but in my home I don't have access to the water pipe like you did, it's behind my walls it's not visible. So what I mean is the hose bib is accessible on the outside but my pex pipe runs through my house behind drywall or in the ceiling so how do I do a retrofit?
I had the same issue in a previous home. The plumber I hired had to cit into the sheet rock in the wall in the house to access the copper pipe. It was a decent sized 6x8 hole that needed a large patch to fill it. He sweated on the new hose bib with a torch, which is why he needed a large access hole.
Accessing plumbing behind drywall is a very common scenario. Have no fear, it's easy! We recommend using an access panel afterwards, or simply patch the drywall.
Mine is behind the bathroom wall that’s tiled 🥲
Not gonna happen for me
Is there any vids explaining the V2 system vs V1?
Thanks for the suggestion! We'll try to make one soon.
What about a system for a water hydrant faucet that is just a pipe faucet out of the ground Not anchored or connected to the house
Check out the Aquor Ground Hydrant - does exactly that!
That plastic hose adapter looks like it would last for about 1 season. I have used similar plastic ball valves on splitters, etc, and never had one last very long. Do you offer a brass hose adapter? I would also be concerned about someone pulling too hard on the hose to go around a car tire or a flower bed and snapping off that plastic hose adapter.
The "plastic" we use is actually a high-tech engineering grade polymer called Delrin acetal resin. We don't use ABS plastic, which is what most plastic garden products are made of. We warranty them for 5 years, and they are rated for 150,000+ cycles and 200 lbs of pull resistance. You can pretty much stand on it while it's connected without snapping the connector.
@@AquorWaterSystems Yah, and how many times can you take it on and off the metal hose connector before you cross-thread that fancy "polymer" and have water spraying everywhere? Plastic is not used for screw-on plumbing fittings for a reason!
@@AA-zq1sx The connector isn't meant to be taken on and off with each use, it remains on the hose. You attach it once and leave it on. Polymer is the best choice for this specific application because of its lubricity and wear resistance -- it provides many times the lifespan of stainless or brass in our testing.
Can you insert so the the spout is facing to the side or upwards for low to ground pipes with very little clearance?
Where can I get that tool?
Available on Amazon - link in the description above.
Does it need to be installed at a downward angle at all and, is that tool available for rental anywhere?
The cover plate gives it a 5° downward angle
Yes, for drainage and freeze protection. The wedge behind the faceplate provides a 5° downward slope.
For the copper press tool, some hardware stores might offer rentals of the professional version. Here's an inexpensive DIY press tool we show in the video: amzn.to/3hP2wXj
I love the idea of this but the adapter that goes into the hydrant seems like it would be a issue as simple storage isnt a option and could easily be lost. Maybe you guy should have some type of holder
We understand the concern. The connector can fit onto any standard garden hose and once it's attached, you won't have to worry about it wandering off. We are currently working on some different storage options as well.
Mine is covered by drywall so it won't be that easy.
Common situation! Drywall patching is fairly easy to do, and they also make snap-in access panels.
UPC approved?
Yes, the hydrants meet both UPC and IPC, and are approved by ASSE and CSA.
Now I just need a “press.”
I don’t have a fraction of these tools so I guess it’s not DIY for me 😅
Home Depot rents that crimp too for cheap...
Wow... calling something that's hundreds of dollars a "budget plumbing tool" is quite a stretch... for the very high cost of this gizmo, you shoudl be ashamed to have plastic parts and plastic on/off valves. Plastic fittings will get cracked, lost, chewed up from the metal hose attachments, terrible idea. Not loving the water just dripping all over the side of the house like that when you're done either... going to turn into a big green moss stain soon on the lap siding (or brick or concrete) in the NW weather.
The manual press tool is about $100, compared to $1,000+ for the professional version. We think that qualifies as a "budget" DIY option for many homeowners.
@@AquorWaterSystems You said it was "a couple hundred bucks" in the video - but more importantly, why would any homeowner want to own and store this giant plumbing tool just to install your overpriced hosebib? None of the other points in my comment have been addressed... NW homeowners don't want more water dripping on their house everytime they water the garden, a big moss stain developing under that flush-mounted gizmo, or being stuck with proprietary plastic connections that crack and break and wear down when fit to metal parts. It looks slick but it's bad design all around ... there is a reason everything about a good home is designed to keep water well contained and AWAY from the structure - including exterior hose connections that aren't flush mounted to the wall.
@@AA-zq1sx They didn't address your "concerns" because 1) It realistically is NOT a concern with anyone with critical thinking skills, i.e., there is not going to be water dripping on their house every time someone waters their garden. That is just the silliest "concern" I've heard yet about these house hydrants. The water only drips out when you remove the connector, that if you would have read above, is not supposed to be removed every time you use water. But even if you did, and it was such a concern of someone, all you do is direct the tiny amount of water AWAY from the house or simply catch it with a rag or small cup. I guess you are too lazy to do that. 2) Your other "points" are really just opinions. Your opinion is that this company should be ashamed to use plastic parts. Really? Go out to any vehicle on the road these days, even those that cost $100K or more, and tell me that those companies should be ashamed of using plastic parts in their vehicles. LOL! And if you are prone to losing fittings, then yeah, this system is probably too sophisticated for you. Stick to your 19th-century fitting. I love my Aquor hydrants that I retro-installed on a weekend and that I no longer have to worry about having to freeze-protect every winter. Plus they look much nicer on the home I plan to keep for the next 50+ years.
@@jamesdelgado2009 No decent PLUMBING fixtures or connections are made of plastic - to charge what they charge for this ridiculous invention and have plastic fit to metal threads is insane. Read the reviews how quickly they break or are stripped beyond functional... if you think your gizmo is going to last 50 years, you're not much of an engineer! But they need suckers like you to make a profit I guess... for my house I'll stick to solid brass quarter turn valves, thanks.
@@AA-zq1sxDamn bro. You may want to move out of the NW and get some sunshine. I've never seen someone so angry about a plumbing video 😂. By the way I bought the manual pro press tool. Changed all my gate valves to ball vales. Probably saved myself at least $1500 doing it myself. That's why someone would want to own it. Get help.