Outside faucet id
#1
06-18-16, 08:29 PM
Outside faucet id
Hello forum,
I have an older outside faucet that leaks from the knob shaft when turned on while the hose nozzle is closed.
I removed the screw from inside the knob, loosened the threaded collar around the shaft, but couldn't actually get to any replaceable parts.
Can someone ID this faucet and suggest a way to service it or remove/replace it entirely? It's on an outside wall and there is a removable plywood cover that may provide access to the behind the wall parts if needed.
See picture here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5...WJ1S1NiX1BDZmc
Thanks!
I have an older outside faucet that leaks from the knob shaft when turned on while the hose nozzle is closed.
I removed the screw from inside the knob, loosened the threaded collar around the shaft, but couldn't actually get to any replaceable parts.
Can someone ID this faucet and suggest a way to service it or remove/replace it entirely? It's on an outside wall and there is a removable plywood cover that may provide access to the behind the wall parts if needed.
See picture here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5...WJ1S1NiX1BDZmc
Thanks!
Last edited by PJmax; 06-18-16 at 09:25 PM. Reason: added pic from link
#3
06-19-16, 03:38 AM
Member
If it leaks through the stem that means you need new gland packing. That is a TFE or graphite string that wraps around the stem and as you tighten it will form to the cavity and seal the stem from leaking.
The other alternative is to replace the valve with ball valve.
The other alternative is to replace the valve with ball valve.
#4
06-19-16, 08:35 AM
Okay thanks! It leaks through the stem only when it's turned on. I think I'll try to access the pipe inside the wall and replace the entire fixture. Thanks for the great advice.
