Water Spigot Thread Repair

Measure the length of the spigot fixture and pipe and purchase a replacement spigot at a local plumbing supply store image 3.

Water spigot thread repair.

When i attach a hose to the faucet even though i have a new rubber washer in the hose cup waster still blows out between the faucet and the hose fastener. The back flow preventer attachment had stopped working but was a pain to remove. Like any other faucet a spigot has a washer inside which seals and cuts off the flow of water when the spigot is turned off. Using a pipe wrench turn your spigot counterclockwise to unthread the connection to the water line image 2.

I purchased an outside thread chaser otc 7402 with an 11 5 tpi which just happens to be the tpi pitch on my outside spigot. Outdoor water spigots typically go years without servicing until eventually water begins continually spraying from the handle or dripping. I have tried putting teflon tape on the threads of the faucet. Eventually after thousands of on off cycles this washer wears away and the result is a dripping spigot.

Repair threads on outside water hose spigot. Thanks to everyone for you time and input. How can i fix this water wasting problem. Once the washer is totally worn the spigot will dribble constantly and its time to replace it.

Cartridges can become broken overtime caused by everyday wear and tear or a defective cartridge can cause low water pressure and leaks. Turn off the water source disconnect any attached hose remove the old spigot clean the water pipe threads and install a new spigot to repair an outside faucet with stripped threads. All 4 of my outdoor faucets have this problem. Well this will be my last entry.

How to fix the water spigot on the side of your house. I purchased this tool hoping to repair anarrow breaker frost proof wall hydrant outdoor water faucet. For outside faucets with leaks replacement is usually the quickest and least expensive way to avoid additional damage from water leaking into the wall. My faucet was installed originally when my house was built in 1995 and had fine threads on which a back flow preventer valve had been screwed on.