Sillcock replacement question

dsmdiy · Aug 23, 2009

Hello fellow DIYers and professionals,

I would like to replace one of our sillcocks (pictured below) with a newer model. Is this a good project for a DIYer? I have worked on various projects around the house, but my experience with plumbing is rather limited. Any advice and/or recommendations on a replacement model would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Terry · Aug 23, 2009

If you get a replacement of the same length, you can just unthread it and replace.

Most of the time, they are different, in that case, you may be soldering the difference.

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dsmdiy · Aug 24, 2009

Thanks, Terry. I've heard good things about Woodford sillcocks, so I'll see what I can find.

Gary Swart · Aug 24, 2009

This should be a pretty straight forward job since you have good access to the joint. You will need two wrenches to remove and replace the valve. Use one on the female adapter to provide counter force while you use the second wrench on the end of the old faucet.

dsmdiy · Aug 24, 2009

Very glad to hear the job shouldn't be too difficult. How about attaching the new sillcock to the vinyl siding? The current one isn't screwed down. Is it necessary to cut holes in the siding and/or remove the panel?

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