Outdoor hose bib's handle keeps turning.
#1
04-13-16, 09:42 AM
Outdoor hose bib's handle keeps turning.
I have a NIBCO frost free spillcock, FIG #80 model, that has a handle that keeps on turning and won't shut off the water. Luckily, my house is on a slab and the shut off valve is under the kitchen sink (the outdoor faucet is directly on the other side of the exterior wall from the shut off valve.). First, I want to know if this is repairable or do I have to replace the whole thing. Second, if it does need to be replaced, does anyone know how to do so, possibly a video? Third, I can't see to get any information regarding this model because it's no longer produced. Does anyone have the specs on this particular model since I will have to replace it with a different model?
#2
04-13-16, 09:50 AM
Forum Topic Moderator
Not the pro here but a quick question. Does the handle turn the shaft or is the handle turning on the shaft?
#3
04-13-16, 10:00 AM
Group Moderator
It may just be the screw is loose at the handle end.... #1.
NIBCO/literature/puertorico supplier/026/HG25380.pdf
NIBCO/literature/puertorico supplier/026/HG25380.pdf
#7
04-13-16, 07:44 PM
Group Moderator
You can remove the handle #1 and then remove the nut...it looks #4.... and the entire shaft assembly will come out. At the far end of the shaft is the seat sealing washer and a screw. The screw may have come out.
