Mansfield Sillcock

[Jim L]

I have a Mansfield frost free sillcock that leaks when it is open. I have read several online suggestions, most of which explaining I need to remove a nut below the handle to remove the inner assembly.

The only problem is this model doesn't have a nut to remove. When I take the handle off there is a white threaded nylon nut and when I remove that I can not see how I am supposed to remove the inner assembly.

I think I can fix the leak with a repair kit or graphite thread if I can just get to it.

Please help.

[Redwood]

Once you remove that nut you put the handle back on and open... open... Keep opening until it comes out. Your graphite string probably won't do it but I have fixed them with teflon tape.

[Jim L]

I could not believe how simple of a problem this is to fix, yet how difficult to find help with. I contacted several plumbing supply companies, plumbing contractors and sent messages on several on-line message boards before finding someone that could help.

I was able to get the assembly out and noticed I needed to replace an o-ring and gasket as well. I have ordered a Mansfield repair kit and will reassemble it tonight. I can only hope the leak stops.

Thank you so much for the help.

Jim L

[Cass]

While I do hope this works for you I stopped repairing them because the problem generally comes back after a short time...I will only replace hose bibs.

Legend makes a very nice 1/4 turn bib.

http://www.terrylove.com/images/legend_hosebib.jpg