New sillcock do I need shut off.

jravenger · Oct 18, 2011

Redoing some pluming and want to put a new sillcock in, do I need a shut off valve in house for that sillcock? Does it matter with the frost proof sillcocks is that just overkill. Don't have a inside shutoff now but live in cold climate and want to do it right.
Thanks..

JohnjH2o1 · Oct 18, 2011

You don't need a valve, but it would come in handy to make repairs on the frost proof if need be. Also be sure you pitch the frost proof so it will drain when not in use.

John

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hj · Oct 18, 2011

If it is a "frostproof, you do not NEED a valve, but it is handy. If it is NOT a frostproof, then it MUST have a shutoff, and drain to prevent freezing and water damage.

Gary Swart · Oct 18, 2011

You also need to remember not to leave a hose connected during freezing weather. That will prevent the sill cock from draining, and it will freeze and break.

jravenger · Oct 18, 2011

Thanks foir the info. I might just pick one up anyways..

New sillcock do I need shut off.

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