Method and maintenance system for testing and clearing freezeless water hydrants

A method for operating a freezeless hydrant maintenance system comprising the steps of:

• a. Providing the maintenance system having—
• i. a pressure vessel adapted to receive and hold a fluid under pressure,
• ii. an actuator adapted to release the pressurized fluid upon actuation,
• iii. at least one display, and
• iv. an adapter hose adapted to engage a hydrant and seal to prevent pressure loss;
• b. connecting a maintenance system to a freezeless hydrant;
• c. activating a freezeless hydrant thereby filling and pressurizing a vertical pipe and hydrant with air and water;
• d. deactivating the hydrant stopping the water flow;
• e. observing the pressure on the system display to determine if a hydrant drain is functioning properly;
• f. detecting an obstruction in the drain hole if the pressure does not return to its previous level;
• and
• g. clearing the obstruction by actuating the actuator to over-pressurize the hydrant with a fluid to remove the obstruction;
• whereby the freezeless hydrant maintenance system is designed for a person to test and troubleshoot a freezeless hydrant enabling them to determine if the hydrant is functioning properly, can be repaired, or requires replacement prior to the hydrant and vertical pipe being subject to freezing temperatures thus preventing a rupture.