Thank you! Great video, the exact same thing happened to my outdoor spigot. Used the washer, flipped the bar, tapped it with the hammer, and wa la. You are the best, keep making these diy videos for all of us. I would have never fixed this without your video.
This video saved me! Thanks so much. The trick of flipping around and tapping worked like a charm. The alternative was major cutting into my stucco wall to replace the entire faucet.
Thank you! I think you just told me what is wrong with my old out door warer faucet! I had no idea what the insides of the water faucet were! very help ful and informative!
Great video Kevin, same thing happened to us. I inverted the stem valve, used a hammer to lock it in and fished out the old end of the valve. It had broken off as well. Once out the new valve stem went in easily, put it all back together and voila!! Thank you for the video!
Hey Kevin, your technique of flipping the stem around and tapping it lightly with a hammer worked like a charm. It effectively seated in the sprocket of the broken piece and then I rotated the rod simultaneously as I pulled it out. Brilliant, thank you!!!
I've rented at the same place for almost 20yrs. Many different owners. 1 of the previous owners (over 10yrs ago) actually sabotaged the outside faucets so the renters couldn't use them. I've always wanted to reverse whatever he did. Gonna give it a look after seeing this video
The video was really helpful. I was able to successfully apply a slightly different approach to the strategy. I shaped the end of the old rod into a tapered point using an angle grinder. From there I hammered it in until tight and followed his instructions.
Kevin..Great video. I think I am facing the same situation. The handle does not spin as loosely and easily as your video. But nonetheless does turn full 360⁰ in either direction and no water come through the hose bib. I am wondering, since the water was not turned off (inside the house) for the winter, could that 3/4" copper pipe be split? No leaks now. I might need to cut ceiling sheet rock to get to the basement pipe shut off. So i am hesitant to start this repair. Thanks. Ira Tane
Thanks for the very useful video. I have never seen problem like this and took awhile to arrive at your video. I can't wait to try your method. Will update with results, hopefully positive one.
Worked out beautifully. After making the guide ring with electrical tape, I gently hammered in and I could feel the end going in. While taking it off, I was worried about the rod coming off but it was in there so good, I couldn't even take it off after it came out. Thanks again
Not sure if this works for everyone but I have this exact spigot and exact same problem happened . I took the parts off and then turned the water back on and the broken piece flew out with the pressure
Thank you. We have two Prier / Mansfield sillcocks which are very similar to the Woodford. When trying to replace the washer at the far end (inside the house), I was unable to remove the long stem from the tube. Now we cracked the handle by overtightening while trying to stop at leak. Is the Woodford handle plastic (the Prier is)? Thanks for your thoughts.
Woodford has plastic knob, but the repair kits mostly has a new painted aluminum knob. And if you have to turn that hard, it means the rubber seal has deformed and it leaks in the closed position, and needs replacing, which require some hack tricks if the handle is seized to the stem, and the brass screw securing the rubber seal is difficult to loosen.
Hey Kevin (or anyone that might know), I have 2 that's on well water that stopped working around the same time (my water inside is city, outside is well)..the knobs turn but no water. Do I need to do the same thing? Do you think it was from the bad winter a couple years ago? It's been like this & I haven't had it fixed yet😬😱
We have a back spicket that was not turned on or off for a couple of years and now I can not get the handle to turn to the on position. It seems to be siezed in position. I have sprayed pb blaster on it a couple of times and let it sit but it still will not budge. I am wondering if my problem with it not turning is way back in there? I can get the packing nut loosened and unscrewed but the handle will still not turn at all. The handle will not come off because the screw holding it on will not loosen up. Any suggestions? I have wood siding so I can't torch it.
I had the same problem as you for not being used for a few years. I used WD 40 penetrating oil and let it sit for an hour, turned the knob slightly back and forth and it broke free. I guess I lucked out. Also I have T 111 wood siding.
Not at first because the part that made the seal was broke off inside but after I figured out a way to remove the broken piece and had to turn the water off.
Last summer I replaced my woodford due to a split sillcock just like this. Bought all new everything, woodford again, and replaced it all. Winterized very carefully. Today I go to turn it on and it just spins. Same thing happened to a year-old sillcock. Any idea what causes the sillcock to split??
I just replaced one on my house that had this same problem. I am pretty sure that I broke it myself by overturning the valve when shutting it off, using my man strength! Lol. So, pay conscious attention to how much force you are applying. I've learned it really doesn't take that much force. I was thrilled to find this video just in time. I was getting ready to replace the whole faucet, but this solution worked for me and it was super easy!
@@ktoutdoor I might have access behind my washer... unfortunately I don't know how to do that so I'll have to call someone! I appreciate your response and your video!
The stem (rod) has a rubber check valve at the end of it making it stubborn to remove, you can pull and wiggle or if you have a repair kit you can just yank it out. The repair kit will come with a new rubber check valve
You wouldn't have to cut the pipe under the house. There are threads back in there. Turn the spicket to loosen it. It should unscrew and then you should be able to insert a new woodford and screw in back into the same threads that are in the pipe back behind the brick under the house.
Yes they have threads but its rare to see them being used they have a 1/2 smooth bore where the copper pipe can be soldered in place that's how most plumber's install these.
You saved me so much money, i couldnt for the life of me figure out what was going on even watching tons of videos. Got it seated again!
Thank you! Great video, the exact same thing happened to my outdoor spigot. Used the washer, flipped the bar, tapped it with the hammer, and wa la. You are the best, keep making these diy videos for all of us. I would have never fixed this without your video.
Glad it helped
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Your tip helped me save a lot of money to hire a plumber to fix my faucet. What would we do without RUclips!!
This video saved me! Thanks so much. The trick of flipping around and tapping worked like a charm. The alternative was major cutting into my stucco wall to replace the entire faucet.
When it happened to me, I re-pressurized the water back on inside the house and flushed out the shutoff.
Exactly what happened to me. Just the video I needed. Thanks.
Flipping the stem worked flawlessly. Ive been plumbing several years and never seen one broke that way. Thank you 🙏
Thanks for sharing
Thank you! I think you just told me what is wrong with my old out door warer faucet! I had no idea what the insides of the water faucet were! very help ful and informative!
Kevin, precisely my problem, I had to 'fish-out' the stem valve. Your video was very nicely done. Much appreciated.
Thank you
Worked for me! Had to hammer in the piece with some force 😂. Thanks a million, you're a life saver!
Great video Kevin, same thing happened to us. I inverted the stem valve, used a hammer to lock it in and fished out the old end of the valve. It had broken off as well. Once out the new valve stem went in easily, put it all back together and voila!! Thank you for the video!
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment
Another brilliant solution from Kevin. Nice job.
Hey Kevin, your technique of flipping the stem around and tapping it lightly with a hammer worked like a charm. It effectively seated in the sprocket of the broken piece and then I rotated the rod simultaneously as I pulled it out. Brilliant, thank you!!!
Thanks for letting me know Zach have a blessed day.
Thank you, Kevin. Here’s a hand wave from an urban liberal who don’t mind taxes to a good ol’ working guy.
I've rented at the same place for almost 20yrs. Many different owners. 1 of the previous owners (over 10yrs ago) actually sabotaged the outside faucets so the renters couldn't use them. I've always wanted to reverse whatever he did. Gonna give it a look after seeing this video
Same
@@Larry_Legend67 I haven't checked it out yet. If u do, let me know if u fixed it and how?
Appreciate it
Thanks Kevin! Had the exact same issue. Just had to be brave enough to hit the stem a little harder into the broken piece to get it out.
Thanks for your input its funny this is one of my more popular videos, so it must be a common problem.
Kevin your a genius! Thank you!
Your to kind
The video was really helpful. I was able to successfully apply a slightly different approach to the strategy. I shaped the end of the old rod into a tapered point using an angle grinder. From there I hammered it in until tight and followed his instructions.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
This was so very helpful. Thank you!
Your most welcome
Kevin..Great video.
I think I am facing the same situation. The handle does not spin as loosely and easily as your video. But nonetheless does turn full 360⁰ in either direction and no water come through the hose bib. I am wondering, since the water was not turned off (inside the house) for the winter, could that 3/4" copper pipe be split? No leaks now. I might need to cut ceiling sheet rock to get to the basement pipe shut off. So i am hesitant to start this repair. Thanks. Ira Tane
Thank you, sir! Exactly what I needed to know.
Thanks for watching Kent
Thanks for the very useful video. I have never seen problem like this and took awhile to arrive at your video. I can't wait to try your method. Will update with results, hopefully positive one.
Please do
Worked out beautifully. After making the guide ring with electrical tape, I gently hammered in and I could feel the end going in. While taking it off, I was worried about the rod coming off but it was in there so good, I couldn't even take it off after it came out. Thanks again
@@5280Fix Thanks for letting me know, have a blessed day
Good man! Helped me fend off my wife for the 50th time haha
Impressive! Thank you.
Thanks for watching
Way they change things new might be made different than the old .Good job 👏
Not sure if this works for everyone but I have this exact spigot and exact same problem happened . I took the parts off and then turned the water back on and the broken piece flew out with the pressure
Thanks for contributing
This was a great Thank So Much. I,m gonna Give The Ole College Try.
Thanks for watching Antonio
This is the only video that said I wasn’t screwed or said I wouldn’t have to replace the whole thing.
Thanks for watching
The packing in the front needed to be replaced as well. This will leak at the front later down the road. This is a model 14 Woodford, kit is $15.
Thanks Woodford® Model 14 Repair Kit - Metal Handle 7-Piece
Part 551886
Thank you have same problem
Did you get yours fixed?
Thank you. We have two Prier / Mansfield sillcocks which are very similar to the Woodford. When trying to replace the washer at the far end (inside the house), I was unable to remove the long stem from the tube. Now we cracked the handle by overtightening while trying to stop at leak. Is the Woodford handle plastic (the Prier is)? Thanks for your thoughts.
Yes they are all plastic
@@ktoutdoor Thanks
Woodford has plastic knob, but the repair kits mostly has a new painted aluminum knob. And if you have to turn that hard, it means the rubber seal has deformed and it leaks in the closed position, and needs replacing, which require some hack tricks if the handle is seized to the stem, and the brass screw securing the rubber seal is difficult to loosen.
Hey Kevin (or anyone that might know), I have 2 that's on well water that stopped working around the same time (my water inside is city, outside is well)..the knobs turn but no water. Do I need to do the same thing? Do you think it was from the bad winter a couple years ago? It's been like this & I haven't had it fixed yet😬😱
Call me my cell 606-875-0125 Kevin
We have a back spicket that was not turned on or off for a couple of years and now I can not get the handle to turn to the on position. It seems to be siezed in position. I have sprayed pb blaster on it a couple of times and let it sit but it still will not budge. I am wondering if my problem with it not turning is way back in there? I can get the packing nut loosened and unscrewed but the handle will still not turn at all. The handle will not come off because the screw holding it on will not loosen up. Any suggestions? I have wood siding so I can't torch it.
I had the same problem as you for not being used for a few years. I used WD 40 penetrating oil and let it sit for an hour, turned the knob slightly back and forth and it broke free. I guess I lucked out. Also I have T 111 wood siding.
@@mikecrane471 I will try that brand. Thanks.
Did you have to shut the water off before removing the silcock?
Not at first because the part that made the seal was broke off inside but after I figured out a way to remove the broken piece and had to turn the water off.
For me, the end of the stem is a star shaped pattern. I tried to tap it into place but it's still spinning and I still have not water. Any advice?
Sorry I don't is it a Woodford brand? or something different?
Last summer I replaced my woodford due to a split sillcock just like this. Bought all new everything, woodford again, and replaced it all. Winterized very carefully. Today I go to turn it on and it just spins. Same thing happened to a year-old sillcock. Any idea what causes the sillcock to split??
Every one I ever saw split was do to a water hose being left hooked up causing the sill-cock not to drain out the water then freezing then split.
I just replaced one on my house that had this same problem. I am pretty sure that I broke it myself by overturning the valve when shutting it off, using my man strength! Lol. So, pay conscious attention to how much force you are applying. I've learned it really doesn't take that much force. I was thrilled to find this video just in time. I was getting ready to replace the whole faucet, but this solution worked for me and it was super easy!
@@joeellerbach2095 awsome glad my video was some help for you. Have a blessed day 🙏
What do you do if you can't get the stem out? Or is it just really hard to get out?
Do you have excess to the back side? You will have to cut the pipe and replace it. Assembly
@@ktoutdoor I might have access behind my washer... unfortunately I don't know how to do that so I'll have to call someone! I appreciate your response and your video!
The stem (rod) has a rubber check valve at the end of it making it stubborn to remove, you can pull and wiggle or if you have a repair kit you can just yank it out. The repair kit will come with a new rubber check valve
You wouldn't have to cut the pipe under the house. There are threads back in there. Turn the spicket to loosen it. It should unscrew and then you should be able to insert a new woodford and screw in back into the same threads that are in the pipe back behind the brick under the house.
Yes they have threads but its rare to see them being used they have a 1/2 smooth bore where the copper pipe can be soldered in place that's how most plumber's install these.
@@ktoutdoor Interesting. Thank you.
It looks like you lucked out.
Can you flip yours around and do the same thing?
@@ktoutdoor I was just checking your video out. I have to check out a garden center pretty soon that isn't getting water in their hose.