Replacing (Outdoor) Water Spigot

[clewis5039]

Hello. I've done my due diligence and am looking for suggestions/input on replacing outdoor spigot (attached images) & what type of water line is running to it (no PEX A or B label is visible and line is transluscent). I'm not a plumber so consider my experience level with this project a zero out of 5.

Some other notes:

REPLACEMENT SILLCOCK (listed in order of preference, open to advice, suggestions, warnings, etc.)
- OPTION 1: Aquor V1+ 8" hydrant
- OPTION 2: Woodford Model 17 8-in L x 1/2-in Copper Sweat Brass Anti-siphon Push/Pull Sillcock
- OPTION 3: Prier Products Diamond 8-in L x 1/2-in MIP Brass Anti-siphon Half Turn Sillcock
- No Sharkbite products
- I want to use expansion option (if this is PEX A only) or clamp, not crimp
- preference for adapter is poly plastic but water flow will be restricted so am planning on using C69300 brass alloy/eco to minimize/prevent zinc decalcification (current condition in pics)

CURRENT SETUP
- estimated 4-6" valve stem (replacement will be 8")
- visible labeling shows PSI 200degF, Potable Tubing, (install date), M 29, ICBO ES ER-5200
- install date says 03:02:98 with ICBO/Intl Conf of Bdg Officials (now ICC)
- crimped

Thank you for any thoughts and links to useful info.

Chris

 

[GReynolds929]

Do you need frost free? I would replace with a similar type. Unthread old thread on new. Aquor will be difficult on brick as it has unique rough opening requirements. I don't know that I've ever seen clear/translucent type B. If you can find any ASTM F**** numbers that will tell you what fittings are approved. Expansion or crimp is better than clamp.

 

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[clewis5039]

Thanks for feedback, GR. Yes, I prefer expansion so hoping I have pex A.

I didn't know about Frost free so need to look at those options.

Wasn't aware Aquor in brick has issues so thank you for mentioning.

 

[GReynolds929]

Not brick specifically, brick is just harder to work with.

 

[clewis5039]

View attachment 98284Not brick specifically, brick is just harder toork with.

Thanks again, GR. I really appreciate the info.

 

[Fitter30]

Probably and sweat valve you have can try to unscrew it but it will take someone in basement a hold back. But a longer valve then you won't need any extra tubing. Hole in the brick and rim joist will need to be enlarged. Long cold chisel
They also make a oversize plate for mounting faucet.

 

[clewis5039]

Thanks for all the help GR and Fitter! I just got done putting in 2 Aqour V1+ hydrants. Well worth the time. Enjoy the pix!

 

[Fitter30]

Looks good!

 

[clewis5039]

Thank you. Definitely have some lessons learned and thankful I came across this forum.

 

[GReynolds929]

Nice, looks good. I'm highly considering these when I replace mine.

 

[clewis5039]

Nice, looks good. I'm highly considering these when I replace mine.

Thanks GR. I bought some parts from Aquor's Amazon store and some from Aquor's website based on price comparisons. It cost around $265 for 2 hydrants, 2 pex inlets, 2 ss mounting plates, & 2 extra water breakers that have shutoffs (the hydrants include breakers without shutoffs that attach to hoses), and around $75 for tools (iCrimp combo with pex cutter & ss rings; 1.5" diamond drill bit & 3/18" (I think) for the screws; and concrete screws).

 

[Michael Young]

Hello. I've done my due diligence and am looking for suggestions/input on replacing outdoor spigot (attached images) & what type of water line is running to it (no PEX A or B label is visible and line is transluscent). I'm not a plumber so consider my experience level with this project a zero out of 5.

Some other notes:

REPLACEMENT SILLCOCK (listed in order of preference, open to advice, suggestions, warnings, etc.)
- OPTION 1: Aquor V1+ 8" hydrant
- OPTION 2: Woodford Model 17 8-in L x 1/2-in Copper Sweat Brass Anti-siphon Push/Pull Sillcock
- OPTION 3: Prier Products Diamond 8-in L x 1/2-in MIP Brass Anti-siphon Half Turn Sillcock
- No Sharkbite products
- I want to use expansion option (if this is PEX A only) or clamp, not crimp
- preference for adapter is poly plastic but water flow will be restricted so am planning on using C69300 brass alloy/eco to minimize/prevent zinc decalcification (current condition in pics)

CURRENT SETUP
- estimated 4-6" valve stem (replacement will be 8")
- visible labeling shows PSI 200degF, Potable Tubing, (install date), M 29, ICBO ES ER-5200
- install date says 03:02:98 with ICBO/Intl Conf of Bdg Officials (now ICC)
- crimped

Thank you for any thoughts and links to useful info.

Chris

Get a woodford 18" shaft with a vacuum breaker, pex-ready. pull the old one out, use one 1/2" crimp ring to install the new hose bibb. The whole job will take you a half hour or less.

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