Hydrant enclosure with integral faucet

摘要

Provided is an enclosure with an integrated hydrant. The enclosure includes a fluid flow conduit that transfers fluid from a fluid supply tube to a fluid outlet, which may be associated with the backflow preventer. The enclosure has a conduit that carries water from the fluid supply tube to the backflow preventer. Thus, a lower profile, lighter, and more aesthetically pleasing enclosure is provided.

主权项

1. An enclosure with integral hydrant, comprising:
a plate having a first surface and a second surface; a lip integrally interconnected to and extending from said first surface; a recess integrated into said plate and extending from said first surface to said second surface, said recess defining a protrusion extending from said second surface, said protrusion having a third surface spaced from and generally parallel with said second surface; a first aperture through said plate and spaced from said recess; a second aperture through said third surface, said second aperture being a fluid outlet; a first boss associated with said first aperture and extending from said second surface; a second boss associated with said second aperture and extending from said third surface, said first boss spaced from said second boss; a fluid conduit connecting said second boss to said recess; wherein said plate, said lip, said protrusion, said first boss, said second boss, and said fluid conduit form a monolithic structure; a control tube having a proximal end interconnected to said first boss; a fluid supply tube having a proximal end interconnected to said second boss; and a valve with a fluid supply inlet, a first outlet interconnected to a distal end of said fluid supply tube, and a second outlet interconnected to a distal end of said control tube.