There are two(2) types of Hydrants DRY (with the valve under ground level, sometimes several feet) and WET ( where the water is at surface level) WET hydrants are used where it don't freeze. DRY hydrants are used in colder locations where it freezes. A DRY Hydrant will have the opening valve stem on the top of the hyd.
WET hyd. will have a valve at each location along the side of the hyd. And plumbers plyers will open both types if the Hyd. have been maintained.(I speak from 30+ years in the fire service.)
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