Model 19 8", 3/4" Expansion PEX Inlet Anti-Siphon Wall Faucet w/ Metal Handle

Pricey but you get what you pay for! It goes straight into pex a and is a good valve

I had a model 17 crack over a winter when a tenant left a hose connected to the spigot. Fortunately it worked as intended and nothing leaked while the spigot was closed, however the following spring, my tenant complained of a very small amount of water coming out of the spigot. I arrive to find out it was leaking in the crawlspace every time he turned it on... Thus, in searching for a new solution I found the model 19. I still remove hoses, and ask my tenants to do the same during the winter, as I really don't want to test this. But at least with this model, if they do leave it on I should be safe from a freeze. Given the model 17 worked as advertised, I have confidence the model 19 will do the same. Tip: Many of my spigots are through the houses stem walls, I find putting on the oversized flange (RK-OSF) from Woodford to be a much better way to secure the faucet. The stem walls often are broken away or blown out where the pipe exits the house. The extra screws, and spanned out spacing helps get a much better hold on the wall surface. Having expansion PEX fitting from the get go is nice. Speeds up the install and I don't have to sweat a fitting on.

I don't think you could ever go wrong with Woodford.

Fast shipping. Very good supply of all possible pex plumbing pipes and fittings. Better than hunting in multiple stores or websites.

Very hard to find frost free hose bib with a 3/4" PEX A expansion fitting. Why run 3/4" pex all the way to the bib just to have to reduce it down to 1/2" to connect? One expansion and done with this. Highly recommend.

I didn't want a 1/2" inlet on my hose bibs. These are one of the very few that actually have a 3/4" PEX A expansion type fitting on them. Seem to be a good quality hydrant.

Installed and very pleased with the quality.

Purchased this model because it was frost free and 3/4" supply. Looks well made and functions well. I gave it 4 stars because the outlet Is fairly restrictive due to the casting. Sort of defeats the purpose of 3/4 supply, but other than that looks and works good.

The Woodford "pex" fittings are sized for Wirsbo pipe which is different ID than normal PEX, apparently. Returned several when the PEX didn't fit and same issue at local wholesaler who then explained the problem

The model 19 product line solves the installation problem of the faucet not being installed correctly with a pitch down towards the outside wall. Per Woodward, it will not freeze and burst like a model 17 would do.