a round wall - mounted housing for use with freezeless wall hydrants that provides a housing of a round configuration . the round configuration allows for easy installation of the round wall hydrant housing in existing panels or walls . to install , an access hole may be drilled into the desired wall or wall panel without the need for chiseling or chipping . the present invention also provides a cover that can remain in an upright , open position . the cover pivots on a pin connection securing it to the housing . the cover has guides with extended slots that allow the cover to swing to and then lock in an open position .