A leaky faucet frost free outdoor faucet, is not only annoying, it will cost a small fortune on water bills if left unchecked. In addition, a leaky faucet can also cause damage to the outside of the house and garden.
Fortunately, even for a novice do-it-yourselfer can a leaky faucet in the open is often only a few basic tools and approximately 30 minutes to be fixed, except for a small bundle of other hydraulic repairs.
Identify source of leak valve open
Thefirst, you have to do is determine where the loss comes from the outside tap.
First check if the loss occurs in the upper cap, which is located just behind the handle. Inevitably, this cap is loose and open the cold taps all you need to do is simply put, you go with the hand. Overtime this cap becomes loose due to changes in seasonal temperatures or simply from frequent use of the valve.
Next, check whether it directly from the spillthe same nozzle.
If the loss occurs from the faucet spout, even after confirming the handle is fully rotated into the closed position, then it is likely that there is a failed disk is sitting behind the handle of the faucet.
Disassembling the valve open
To replace the washer, turn off the water at the tap outside. In general, the valve can be found free at the tap inside the house, for example in a laundry room directly behind the outside tap. The arrestOff valve may be located in the basement.
Then, turn on the tap outside, fully able to relieve pressure and allow it to be so completely out of the waste water from the tap.
Now, with a screwdriver to remove the screw holding the handle on the faucet.
With the screw removed, pull the handle.
After removing the handle of the faucet with a wrench on the nut is located behind the faucet handle.
Replace the washer and clean tap water insideArea
In general, it is the nut behind the hard cock (sillcock mother) who is not seated. Take it with your fingers or a small screwdriver and inspect it for damage or wear. If you see one, replace the washer. Also, make sure that the internal valve (sillcock) is free from dust and dirt. If there is dirt in it, rinse with water.
Reinstalled outdoor faucet
After replacing the disk and the inner surface of the water valve is devoid of sand, place the nut tapthe handle and the screw holding the handle on the faucet.
Try to repair outdoor faucet
Turn the water back on at the valve in the basement or utility, which flows into the outdoor faucet and watch the water freely from the tap.
Turn the handle to the OFF position. If the washing machine or divide the problem was the loss is no longer available.
Note that with a frost free outdoor faucet, the valve at the bottom of the valve / tube sillcock,(About 8 inches), so do not be surprised to see a few drops of water at first after turning off the tap. After a few minutes, you should not see in drops. To ensure that the leaky faucet in the open a thing of the past has begun!
