Replace Freeze Proof Faucet

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Replace freeze proof faucet.

On frost proof faucets the washer is located on the end of the long faucet stem. Valve is 2 feet above ground level on an outside corner of the house. Put a styrofoam weather cap over it. Http amzn to 2gsave0 my outside water tap was dripping for about a year and finally water started squiring out from around the handle.

If your faucet leaks out of the spout when it s turned off the washer is bad. On the inside of the wall find the horizontal pipe coming from the hose faucet. Step 3 cut the supply line photo by shaffer smith photography. A frost proof sillcock faucet hose spigot is an excellent choice in climates with freezing winter temperatures since the faucet s design prevents water from remaining inside the faucet near the exterior wall where it can freeze and split the faucet body.

Very cold night last night 3f. An exterior faucet such as a freeze proof faucet may be exposed to cold winter temperatures causing the metal pipe connected to the faucet to become cold enough to freeze water. Remove the knob s retaining screw or nut and pull off the knob. A frost free faucet is designed to prevent water from freezing inside the pipe or valve and damaging it.

Estimate where the new freeze proof faucet will reach add 6 inches and make a mark. Learn how to take it apart and replace the rubber washer in just a few easy steps. The packing nut is located directly behind the handle and has six flat sides to facilitate removal with a wrench. Use lockjaw pliers to support the frost proof faucet body while removing the packing nut.

It does this through means of a long valve stem that reaches inside the home where it remains warm and a self draining design that prevents water from collecting in the faucet where it can freeze. A dripping freeze proof faucet doesn t have to be replaced. Remove the faucet packing nut by turning it counterclockwise with an adjustable wrench. Remove the handle and nut photo 1 and pull the stem from the faucet photo 2.

The parts of a frost proof faucet can however wear out and require repair or replacement. Any water tapped between the faucet and the shut off valve will drain out. If your faucet still leaks the stem may be leaking and you should replace the faucet.