Brass has long been a choice for outdoor plumbing systems, but the material is not ideal as an insulator. To bring more effective insulation to outdoor plumbing, Aquor Water Systems created the House Hydrant V2, a stainless steel hose bib with freeze protection down to -30°F. The company says that heat loss with its design is significantly less than with a brass bib. The system costs $90. aquorwatersystems.com
Insulated Outdoor Plumbing
