[WildHighlander57]

My question on this is, how are the thieves keeping the remains of the hydrants from becoming a geyser of water?

IIRC the “spigot” handle is near the top of the hydrant.

[MileHi]

IIRC the “spigot” handle is near the top of the hydrant.

And it connects to a valve below ground, so it won't freeze in cold weather. Or be a guiser if a car knocks it off, like the movies show.

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[meyer]

The spigot handle on top is connected to a long rod that closes a valve about 3-4 feet below ground (these things have to work in the winter). So when the hydrant is removed, as long as the valve below isn’t opened, no water will gush out.

Don’t ask me how I know this... :)