An adjustable operating rod assembly is provided. In one embodiment a telescoping rod and tube are provided such that the length of the operating rod can be selectively adjusted in order to accommodate fluid inlet pipes of various lengths and regardless of manufacturer.
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1. A fluid housing comprising: a fluid inlet pipe;an operating rod positioned at least partially within said fluid inlet pipe and in operable communication with an inlet valve;a length of said operating rod being adjustable and further comprising: an inner rod having a first end and a second end;an
1. A fluid housing comprising: a fluid inlet pipe;an operating rod positioned at least partially within said fluid inlet pipe and in operable communication with an inlet valve;a length of said operating rod being adjustable and further comprising: an inner rod having a first end and a second end;an outer tube having a first end and a second end, said outer tube having an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of said inner rod and at least a portion of said inner rod being disposed within at least a portion of said outer tube;at least one aperture provided in said outer tube and at least one aperture provided in said inner rod;a pin that is operable to be inserted into the at least one aperture provided in the outer tube and the at least one aperture provided in the inner rod; andwherein one end of the operating rod comprises a surface for receiving a tool, such that the operating rod is adapted to receive and be manipulated by a tool. 2. The fluid housing of claim 1, wherein said apertures provided in said inner rod and in said outer tube have approximately the same dimensions. 3. The fluid housing of claim 1, wherein said outer tube is at least one of associated with a handle that selectively moves said operating rod and selectively associated with a key for selectively moving said operating rod. 4. The fluid housing of claim 3, wherein said outer tube is associated with the inlet valve by way of an adapter. 5. The fluid housing of claim 1, wherein said inner rod is associated with said inlet valve. 6. The fluid housing of claim 1, wherein said outer tube is associated with a handle. 7. The fluid housing of claim 1, wherein said inner rod is at least partially hollow. 8. The fluid housing of claim 1, wherein said operating rod is associated with a handle by way of a stem screw positioned at least partially within said housing, said stem screw including a threaded portion, and a drain valve with a first end operably associated with said stem screw and a second end operatively associated with said first end of said operating rod, wherein rotation of said stem screw moves said drain valve along a longitudinal axis, said drain valve being associated with said operating rod, whereby said operating rod is moved between a first position and a second position, wherein said drain valve is substantially prevented from rotating, and wherein said stem screw does not move substantially along said longitudinal axis. 9. A fluid delivery hydrant, comprising: an inlet valve for controlling a fluid flow associated with the fluid delivery hydrant; andan operating rod associated with and in communication with the inlet valve;the operating rod comprising a first member and a second member, wherein a first end of the first member is in communication with at least one of a handle and a key to control movement of at least the first member, and a second end of the first member comprises an end that receives a first end of the second member;the second member comprising a second end in communication with the inlet valve;wherein the first member and the second member are provided substantially coaxially;the first member and the second member comprising telescoping members that are selectively securable; andwherein at least one of the first end of the first member and the first end of the second member comprises a surface for receiving a tool, such that the operating rod is adapted to receive and be manipulated by a tool. 10. The fluid delivery hydrant of claim 9, wherein said first member is associated with said second member via a third member. 11. The fluid delivery hydrant of claim 9, wherein said first member and said second member each comprise at least one aperture adapted to receive a member for securing a relative position of the first member and the second member. 12. The fluid delivery hydrant of claim 11, wherein said first member and said second member are selectively interconnected by at least one of a pin, a cotter pin, an e-clip, a c-clip, a screw, a threaded interconnection, and a bolt. 13. The fluid delivery hydrant of claim 9, wherein said second member is connected to a handle by the first member. 14. The fluid delivery hydrant of claim 9, wherein said first member is connected to the inlet valve by the second member. 15. The fluid delivery hydrant of claim 9, further comprising a third member provided between the first member and the second member to increase a total length of the operating rod. 16. The fluid delivery hydrant of claim 9, wherein said operating rod is associated with a handle by way of a stem screw positioned at least partially within a housing, said stem screw including a threaded portion, and a drain valve with a first end operably associated with said stem screw and a second end operatively associated with said first end of said first member, wherein rotation of said stem screw moves said drain valve along a longitudinal axis, said drain valve being associated with said operating rod whereby said operating rod is moved between a first position and a second position, wherein said drain valve is substantially prevented from rotating, and wherein said stem screw does not move substantially along said longitudinal axis. 17. An operating rod for a fluid delivery hydrant, the operating rod comprising: a first member and a second member, wherein a first end of the first member is in communication with at least one of a handle and a key to control movement of the operating rod, and a second end of the first member comprises an open end that receives a first end of the second member;the second member comprising a second end operable to be provided in communication with an inlet valve;wherein the first member and the second member are provided substantially coaxially;the first member and the second member comprising telescoping members that are selectively securable wherein a total length of the operating rod is adjustable; andwherein the first end of the first member and the first end of the second member comprise a surface for receiving a tool, such that the operating rod is adapted to receive and be manipulated by a tool. 18. The operating rod of claim 17, wherein the first member and the second member each comprise a plurality of apertures. 19. The operating rod of claim 17, wherein the first member comprises a tube, and wherein a portion of the second member is received within the first member.
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