Questions tagged [hose-bibb]
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Is this hose bib fixable from the outside?
I have a hose bib that is leaking from the spout. I removed the handle in an effort to replace the washer on the stem, but the inside did not look like I was expecting. I have two questions:
Is this leaking hose bib repairable from the outside of…
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Why can't I connect a hose to this outdoor faucet?
I am having trouble fitting a vacuum breaker (or even a hose) with 3/4in FHT into my hose bib. The threading seems compatible, but I am not able to screw them all the way in- and the connection leaks. Another bib in my house has a Watts NF8 vacuum…
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How can I prevent damage with a frozen spigot?
I was doing some spring cleanup and hooked my hose up. Unfortunately I forgot to put it back away when I was done and the temperature dipped below freezing overnight.
It was 25 degrees this morning when I went out to remove the hose and while the…
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How can I repair a permanent push connect hose bibb that's leaking?
The previous hose bibb in my backyard was leaking so I decided to replace entirely. I sweated it off and thought I cleaned the copper pipe properly before installing a new push to connect bibb. I got the new bibb on easy enough but must not have…
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Anti-siphon spigot dripping from unique downward-facing port
Dripping anti-siphon spigot with unique design
Hi all - I recently bought a house and noticed a slow drip coming from the spigot in the back yard. The spigot appears to be a discontinued Arrowhead Apache 455, which has a little 1/8” diameter…
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How do I repair this frost free anti-siphon faucet?
The anti-siphon cap on top leaks a lot of water when the faucet is turned on. I removed the black plastic cap and unscrewed the white plastic "plug" and found the small (1/4" - 3/8"?) washer has rotted and split. First choice would be to just…
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Installing a sillcock, can I slightly bend copper for an offset connection? Will making the inlet 3/4" from existing reduced 1/2" increase flow rate?
The hose bib at my parents' place hasn't been working for quite some time so I wanted to try my hand at replacing it with a frost-free sillcock. While water only dribbles out when the faucet is opened, the shut-off valve looks very corroded and I…
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hose bib access through wall too low
For whatever reason my house was constructed with a hose bib wall hole that is only about 2 inches off the ground. Trying to figure out what's a good way to install a hose bib. I'd like to avoid having to drill a new hole and cover the old one for…
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New vacuum breaker drips after shutting off the hose and releasing water off the hose
In my garage, I have a faucet with anti-siphon valve. I believe they call it vacuum breaker. Since it was leaking when I turn on the faucet, I replaced it. It stopped leaking with new valve but when I turned on with the hose attached, it leaks after…
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