I think they are cool but I cant work out how they are better than a regular spigot. Many thanks in advance.
That’s a frost free variant, where the actual valve is way down underground and the water drains out of the pipe when the handle is closed.
edit: here’s a handy diagram: https://www.myfarmlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/0116flow1.jpg
TIL: the “Yard Hydrant” was invented in the 30’s and is still next level close to 100 years later.
Prevents freezing.
I dunno, but I told my 9 year old nephew while we were camping that we were out of water (he wanted to “help” do something).
I had him go outside and pump one of these handles for a few minutes.
They are freeze resistant
The valve is below ground so it won’t freeze. Just like how the hose bib on your house has the valve inside the house.
They’re used for freestanding exterior faucets that need to be operable year round.
Antifreeze