bib is leaking. I assume it needs a replacement washer. I need to get to the washer and can only do it by removing the assembly.
2007-05-04 04:30:00 · 3 answers · asked by brunomagli 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
NO. No matter how the supply end is attached the replaceable washer is at the opposite end and is easy to reach.
Shut off the water supply. Take off the screw holding the handle and pull the handle off. Get a wrench and turn the nut you see counterclockwise. That will take out the valve stem which holds the washer.
Bring that valve stem to a store like Home Depot that sells washers and tell them you want a replacement. While you are there, if it is not obvious how to get the old washer off and the new one on, ask them for the details.
Replace the washer and put it all together again. Turn the water back on and you are done.
2007-05-04 04:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hose bibs come in two basic styles -- frost free and the common style we are most familiar with. Telling them apart is easy for those familiar with them -- for you there is a common solution to the dripping problem. There is a hex shaped collar just below the shut off handle (after turning off your main supply value) loosen the collar using a open end wrench by turning counter clockwise.
Eventually you will have what is called the valve stem freed from the valve body. On a regular bib the washer is within a few inches from the handle -- on a frost free the washer is at the end of a long extension rod that goes 8 to 12 inches back into the structure-- the fix is the same for both -- unscrew the washer on the end of the stem and replace with a new exact replacement and reassemble the faucet. There are two other potential causes for the drip -- the "seat" of the valve could be worn or the valve stem packing may need to be redone. For now, replace the the washer and see if that works -- if not, come back with another question. -- make sure the collar is tight when you put everything back together -- but not too tight or you will have trouble turning the handle -- too lose and water will drip from between the collar and the stem.
2007-05-04 05:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by Walter B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tick flex pipe 2 head screw (from 9" until 24") if there is danger of earth rapid. that's contain gasoline connection to the coolest factors which includes oven and water heater (none copper with fire secure practices).
2017-01-09 11:36:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋