I'm curious why it would make a difference whether you have a precharged tank? I can certainly see that you would have to be downstream of the pump, be it submersible or jet pump, but I don't see how the type of tank makes any difference.
When I put in my yard hydrants, I drilled through the cinder block basement wall, ran copper pipe through the wall and patched the holes with hydraulic cement. I put in two lines: hard water outside and soft water inside my shop. Running from the basement I was also able to put cutoff valves on each line in case there's a problem.
A couple other things regarding yard hydrants:
1) The last five feet or so of pipe need to be galvanized iron. Plastic is likely to break if you connect it directly to the hydrant (for example if you hit it with a vehicle).
2) Connect a few inches of copper tubing to the hydrant drain. That will reduce the chance that sand can get into the drain valve. Of course the hydrant needs to be set in pea gravel so it can drain properly.
I really like the Woodford "Iowa" hydrants, even though they're pricey. One nice feature is the built-in hook to hang a bucket on. (I don't have any idea why they call them "Iowa" hydrants, given Woodford is in Colorado. Whatever.)
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