Eddy Valve Co. - Waterford, NY
Part 2 - Clow 'Eddy Hydrants'
The Eddy hydrant continued on after Eddy Valve was bought by Clow Valve. These various models are shown below to demonstrate their design heritage. All are of 2 piece barrel design.
  Clow 'Eddy': Short Upper Barrel
These hydrants look like the last of the Eddy Valve hydrants but have "Clow" cast onto the barrel.
0203
Nozzles: 2x 2.5", 1x ~4.5"
Size: ~4" V.O.
Dated: 1960
Location: Dave R. collection
Photo: © Dave Raupach
  Clow 'Eddy': Tall Upper Barrel
These hydrants have a 'standard' height upper barrel. Two styles of barrel joint can be found; a 'break flange' style and a conventional solid flange style.
0250
Model: F5351
Nozzles: 2x 2.5", 1x ~4"
Size: 5¼" V.O.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Photo: © Ethan Kennedy 		1088
Nozzles: 1x .5"
Size: 5¼" V.O.
Note: break flange style
Location: Ed M. collection
Photo: © 2001, Ed Masminster
  Clow Medallion
This bonnet of this model still retains most of the original look of the hydrant patented by Eddy Valve in 1889!
  • The Medallion is made in 4½" and 5¼" V.O. sizes.
  • The hydrants are dated with year of manufacture.
    • 0161
    Nozzles: 2x 2.5"
    Size: 4½" V.O.
    Dated: 1995
    Location: Adams, WI
    Photo: © Jim Quist         		0063
    Nozzles: 1x ~4.5"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Dated: ?
    Note: Kansas City Spec
    Location: Kansas City, MO
    Photo: © Mark Dieckman         		0001
    Nozzles: 2x 2.5", 1x ~4.5"
    Size: 5¼" V.O.
    Dated: 1995
    Location: Yonkers, NY
    Photo: © Ethan Kennedy

    FH.O Catalog Library:
    Eddy Valves and Fire Hydrants Catalogue 50
    Eddy Fire Hydrnts and Valves 1940 Catalog

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