Woodford Model 17 Faucet Leaking
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Dunbar Plumbing
Master Plumber
Hose bibb is defective. Somewhere at some point a hose was left on it during the winter/freezing months possibly and water could not escape the faucet, thus the reason it froze and broke.
When you take that faucet out, 2-3" behind that brass spigot you will find a belly in the copper where it bulged out and broke.
Replacement is the only way to go; the only prevention is having nothing attached to that faucet so it can drain. Otherwise it loses its protective features altogether.
When you take that faucet out, 2-3" behind that brass spigot you will find a belly in the copper where it bulged out and broke.
Replacement is the only way to go; the only prevention is having nothing attached to that faucet so it can drain. Otherwise it loses its protective features altogether.
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Mikey
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All you need is a torch, pipe & fitting cleaning brushes, flux, solder, a supportive spouse, and a fire extinguisher, and you're good to go. OTOH, if this is likely to be the only joint you'll sweat in your life, call a plumber. If you promise not to help, he may let you watch, and if he's really a good guy he'll give you a running commentary on what he's doing, which will probably make you happy you called him.
adl9413 said:
All you need is a torch, pipe & fitting cleaning brushes, flux, solder, a supportive spouse, and a fire extinguisher, and you're good to go. OTOH, if this is likely to be the only joint you'll sweat in your life, call a plumber. If you promise not to help, he may let you watch, and if he's really a good guy he'll give you a running commentary on what he's doing, which will probably make you happy you called him.
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