Most Common Source Of Outdoor Faucet Water Leaks | 5 Minute Fix
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- Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024
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Most of us have an outdoor faucet that leaks when we run the water but this is an easy fix and at most will cost you a couple dollars and a few minutes of your time. I will walk you through the 2 most common sources of leaks and how to fix them in this video.
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Thank you it's been doing that for 5 years and it's really bothered me. People like you making these videos make the world better.
I was about to call a plumber and was gritting my teeth for the expense. Tightened the packing nut, no more leak!! Thanks so much. 65 years old and happily handy here.
I love how thorough you are and how clear your videos are ... thank you
I thought I was facing a major plumbing project to replace both my outdoor hose spigots that were leaking. After watching this, it was about a 30 second fix to just tighten the packing nut. No more leaks. Thanks Scott! Really appreciate your videos.
dude, I bought a house 2 months ago and I've been watching a ton of your videos thanks bro
Awesome, congrats on the house and best of luck on all the projects 🙌
Thanks! you just saved me so much time and money
Tightening the nut worked! I’m a 75 year old woman with just an adjustable wrench. Thank you so much!
My hero today is you. The loose packing nut was the absolute problem. Thank you.
When using a wrench to tighten the hose connection, don't squeeze the clamps more than you need to just hold the connector and make it turn. If you squeeze too hard, you can bend the connector "out-of-round", which increases the probability of leaks.
2 different issues here. Washer at the hose connection is always missing or rotten washer. Easy. Water spraying from the stem is almost always loose packing nut that a half to full turn of the wrench fixes. Worst case is new packing or replacement of the hose bib. My experience with apartment maintenance. And contracting. Im a licensed California contractor. Good video and thank you
I thought I was going to have to replace the whole thing. Thanks for saving my Saturday!!
Tightening the nut did the trick. Super easy and quick resolution. Thought I was going to have to turn the water off and disassemble the faucet. Took me longer to grab a wrench then it did to actually fix it. Packing nut tightened and no more leak. Thank you!
Thanks! Just tightened the packing nut and all is good.
Both my outside spigots were dripping. Fixed them both in 5 mins thanks to this vid
Just now seeing this video - I tightened the packing nut as well and no more leak! This video is a literal life saver!
You just blew my mind, had a leaky faucet from packing nut since I moved in, never attempted to fix it. This pops up in recommended, little turn on the nut, and boom no leak. Thank you🤟!
As a single mom hours away from family, this was so helpful! Thank you! All I had to do was tighten the nut, although I’m pretty sure I need a washer for the extra adapter. Thank you for explaining what the adapter is, because I had no clue.
My faucet looked like a small fountain whenever it was turned on. I was expecting a fix to require replacing the entire faucet. Searched online for a guide to repairing or replacing the faucet and found your video. Tightened the packing nut and no more fountain from the faucet. It's also good to know you have a video on how to rebuild the faucet when it reaches the point where tightening the packing nut no longer works. This was a simple fix, but it always feels so satisfying when I fix a nagging issue like this.
Yay!! I just fixed my years-long leak by tightening the packing nut!
I couldn't really afford to have someone come fix it. And I was afraid to deal with it. I could envision breaking off the pipe in the wall and creating a real huge mess for myself. Thanks!
That’s what I worry about as well.
As always, Scott offered the clearest and most concise fixes to everyday home maintenance topics. Mine started to leak and it took me but 10 sec to slightly tight the nut holding the bib together as Scott suggested, try this easy way first before you run to the store for parts... i almost did !!
Hey Scott,
I normally go out every year around March to change the washer inside the stem and also replace the washer that belongs to the hose and to the vacuum break connection. Doing that each year to make sure that we have no issues or no leaks.
You helped me to go to the store to change the entire piece (the washer was shot); I tightened (I don't have either of the systems you showed) at the top of the faucet (outside) and I thought it stopped (was quite happy), but now I see it's still leaking. Thank you for your help though, I'll try to look at the other video and hope I don't have to change the WHOLE thing!
Thank you!
OMG, I can't believe it. It was just as simple as tightening the rings from where you turn the spicket on and off. I'd replaced the downstream parts a couple of years ago and that fixed that leak. Thanks for suggesting tightening, I was thinking it was the washer. This took me less than a minute verses shutting off the water and disengaging the valve. Appreciate the simple fix!!!
bless you, for making this video, saving me the headache and ruining my foundation, each time I turn my water hose on water is licking and even dripping to the basement. My Son had to search on youtube on how to fix and found you. you saved us money, time my poor foundation of my home wow. thank you so much!!!
I was keeping a bucket under hose to catch water for years 😂
Man, I would love to have enough time to be watching home improvement videos for issues that haven’t happened yet!
Exactly what I needed to know, you made me look like a genius to my wife, thanks!!
Incredible…. I fixed mine just as you said, tighten it! Thanks a lot. I was about to replace it unnecessarily.
Always nice to find a fix that is easier than expected 👍
Two of our outdoor faucets were leaking at the handles - I was ready for a hassle DIY repair for each. But this 20 second repair for each fixed it. Thanks!!
Yes sir u fixed it. The packing nut needed to be tightened. No more dripping. Thanks so much. You saved me from calling a plumber. Appreciate it!
Tightened the packing nut did the trick. Thanks! Now the timer is set and lets see how it goes.
I was just going to buy a rebuild kit today and tightening it stopped the leak just fine for now. Thank you.
Thank you! Tightened up the packing nut (took 30 seconds) and stopped a leak that’s been bothering me for years!
I had one just a couple weeks ago that - after using it for the first time in months, when I turned it off it was leaking bad/practically squirting from around the stem/packing nut. I went ahead and tried my hand at desoldering and soldering a new one in its place. A tip that I learned the hard way was that using MAP gas instead of regular propane made all the difference!
Thumbs up for your work & thanks. Tightening fixes it for me, essentially always. I think I replaced the packing material 13 years ago when we bought the house. We also use a quarter-turn valve for everyday use, so that the main valve is opened and closed once or twice a year.
I always tighten the packing nut just enough to stop the leak and then cycle the valve shut and then back open. Over tightening the packing nut can lead to so much friction that the stem will actually shear off.
Hooray!! No more handle leak! I had been thinking I was going to have to sweat off the soldered faucet and replace it. It is a non-standard size too. Much thanks! 👍👍👍👍
Suggestion: When tightening a fitting, use another tool to counter the rotation rather than stressing the pipe or mounting hardware.
I was expecting a major project. This video saved my weekend. Just tightening the packing nut did it! Thank you!
Always nice when projects are easier than expect. Just wish that happened more often 😅
Thanks!
Packing nut was loose like you said. Keep the stuff coming. Thanks
Thanks for the tip! Can't believe I thought I had to replace the faucet! I just tightened up the outer nut and leak it gone!
Worked perfectly, I changed the hose washer too, not a drop leaking. Thank you!
I had this problem before and it was a packing nut and what a relief that was. I periodically change the the rubber washers on the hose. Great video. Thank you for sharing
Omg thank you so much!! I am trying to set up a water timer so I can go on vacation and the water spigot kept leaking!! You’re the hero!!
Thanks for your video I had that problem on water leaking when I turn on the water valve for years I was about to replace the valve , by watching this video all I had to do was tighten the valve problem solved saved me money and time appreciate! your help...
Good grief. I've had buckets under 2 hose bibs collecting the dripping water for 3 years. I saw this video, grabbed a crescent wrench and fixed them both in 2 minutes. Thank you! Gotta love RUclips videos. A plumber would have charged me $300.
I just tightened the nut under the turn valve and problem solved!
Was able to stop mine without even buying any parts, thanks 100x
Great video!
I’ve actually had to put a twist or two of the resin packing cord in there and that fixed it but thru the years I’ve had to do other things as well. I take care of 4 houses so, it’s always something!
Your friend,
Barry
A 1/4 turn did the trick on the packing nut. Many thanks for all the clean water your saving.
Thank you for your video. Tightening the packing nut fixed our leak. We truly appreciate your expertise.
Thank you for the quick fix. I tightened the Packing Nut and it stopped dripping. It is harder to turn it on and off. But it stopped dripping. Wow.
Yea!!! Fixed both my worrying dripping faucets by your advice. Just tightening that nut! Good, clear instructions!! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Just tightening the nut was it! Looks like many others as well. Thank you!!!
I really like the silicone hose washers sold by Lee Valley. They compress easily and get a good seal. I've been using them for a couple years and they seem to last and stay flexible. Great videos by the way, thanks.
Hey John, thanks for the feedback 👍
Many thanks. Fixed two leaking faucets in < 10 minutes. 👍
Very good instruction... this old woman is going to try without calling a plumber! thanks.
I made a quick tighten and I am leak free. Thanks!
On my leaking spigot I just tightened the bonnet and the leak stopped. I'm sure someday I'll replace the bonnet packing and/or the washer at the base of the stem. Great video and thank you!
Fabulous! I will try tightening the nut. I hope that is it!! Wonderful
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Thank you for your his video! I have guests coming to stay in the RV and I didn’t notice I had a leak. Just a little tightening and fixed!!
Got to love the easy fixes 🙌 enjoy the holidays.
Easy, fix. All it took was to tighten that bad boy up. I wish I would have done that a couple months ago.
Thanks for the quick and easy tutorial.
Tightening the packing nut 1/64th stopped my leak!! Thanks!
Thank you for your video!
I power washed my townhouse and my frost proof spigot started to leak. It is similar to your’s. I had to take the handle off to tighten the packing nut. It was plastic so ai used a socket and was careful not to over tighten it. I didn’t have to call the plumber and pay him to fix it.
Wow! Just tightening the packing nut fixed it! Thanks for starting with the basics. Now I am going to have to go back to Home Depot and return all these brass fittings. LOL
Just tightening the packing nut behind my handle solved my problem. Thanks 1 million.
Perfect timing LoL I have a leaky stem and almost bought a new outdoor spigot. I'll give this a shot and see if it works.
For sure, not sure I ever found a leak you cant's fix with a rebuild kit or a simple flat washer. Best of luck on your project!
Man... you just saved me a lot of time and money! Thanks!!! Liked and Subscribed!
OMG!! Thank you for this info!! I had 2 outdoor spigots that leaked from the knob and this fixed it!! Hitting that Sub button!! Thanks again!!
The packing nut did it for me! Thanks for posting this! I’ll definitely be checking out your other videos.
Yes Sir! I just had to tighten the packing nut and we're good to go. Thank you for the video.
Nice! Always good to get an easy one every now and then.
I had 3 hose faucets leaking. Tightening the connection worked 100% on two of them. Significantly reduced the leak on another. Seems like the nut part is a bit stripped on the one that did not stop 100% so it limited my ability to tighten. May need to replace just that part I am thinking. Thanks for keeping me from going to much more expense and time and shutting off the water to the house etc.!
I wasn’t sure what type of washer to buy so I appreciate the link.
Every spring, I have to fuss with the packing nut on my Prier frost free faucet. I used a Sharkbite FF faucet on my other outlet and no issues . I always replace rubber washers with new every spring.
Thanks for the video! Tightening behind the knob solved my leak & saved me $
Oh my goodness, thank you for this video. I almost called the plumber and then saw this video, leak fixed by tightening the packing nut.
My leak is at the faucet handle. Possibly packing but. I will tighten and let you know. Thanks for the tips. 🙏
WOW THAT WAS MAGIC! Saved me lots of time and $$$ thank you. Grateful!!
Happy to help!
This solution worked GREAT!!! Thanks for the Video
great video. is there a sequence to tightening the packing nut and the other nut below it? I pulled the handle out, it’a round like in the video. and at the internal tip is a rubber seal that is held on with a screw. the seal was deformed and chewed up. replaced the seal. but when tightening everything back there is a minor drip leak. maybe the seal is slightly too big? or is there a sequence for tightening? thanks.
I have tightened the seat before and this does work, you have to be careful not to over tighten it as it may damage the threads/shaft. I like the anti syphon attachment, I am going to have to look into that. Be Well
We broke the handle trying to fix the leak but after watching your video realized it just needed to be tightened. Thank you lol
Hi, First, thanks for the info.
I have a question if you wouldn't mind answering. My hose attaches directly to the spigot. That anti siphon part, Im unfamiliar with, and is it necessary to have. I don't have one. My leak is at the faucet area. I did try white plumbers tape, but it still didn't work, and I have a good rubber washer in the hose.
Thank you!
An anti-siphon device is a good idea anywhere (i) contaminated water could come into the supply lines due to reduced pressure in the supply lines or (ii) connected lines might freeze (such that the anti-siphon valve acts like a DWV vent and facilitates draining, like in an outdoor hose).
The leak you described might be due to a worn seal or mineral build-up near the valve seat. (I assume it's not a ball valve.)
Don't have an issue currently but alway enjoy the awesome information so I am better prepared when the situation arises. Great job keep these videos coming. I appreciate all that you do. You have helped me a ton on many videos. My next project is the paver stones after watching your videos. Thanks. Dave
Thanks Dave, I appreciate all the support 👊
Man, you saved me! Did the exact same thing and it is working great
Awesome, helping homeowners save time and money is our laser focus 💯
Tightening the packing nut worked for me. Thanks!
Thanks for the assist. I just tightened the packing nut and fixed the issue
Good video. Can you do a video showing how to fix a water hammer issue caused by a irrigation timer connected to a hose bib? I have tried using those water hammer arresters from Amazon and they don't last. Maybe you know a way to correct this issue?
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Thanks for the video! Just needed to tighten the nut here to fix my leak.
Tightening the packing nut did the job. Thank you for creating your videos!
Just the packing nut here .. frustration came to an end in 3 seconds 😂
Just tightened the packing nut and i fixed the leak, thanks so much
I actually replaced some 1960s era faucets with some new ones a couple of years ago. I had issues where hand tightening wasn’t enough but using the leverage of a wrench stopped the leak.
Excellent! Thanks for getting to the point quickly.
After putting the oring it still leaks for me, do you suggest putting in teflon tape ? Thank you so much !
Wow i fixed mine. It just needed tighten. Thanks for the video 😊
Thanks for that tip about the 4th minute. That fixed my leak.
watching jus to learn as you have the same outdoor faucet that I do
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You bet, happy to help!