How to Repair An Anti Siphon Garden Faucet
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- A customer of mine had a leaking faucet, but it wasn't what you think. The sand in his well water was clogging the anti siphon valve and causing it to drip out the top cap when he ran the hose. Here is how to deal with this common problem.
My garden faucet was leaking and this video helped me to fix it, job well done!
Just REPAIRED the SIPHON part!
Yikes...saved me LOTS of agravation.
Thanks for the video.
Thank you for the video! Saved me time and money. Two things I like save!!
This is for "your" faucet lol. Ppl make vids and know what they know, but just enough to mislead majority.....there are many different styles. They are NOT standardized, and not all caps pop off !! Some screw off, some pop off and some are permanently made on and Don come off at all.
I can see starting at 3:02 that your faucet is at the wrong angle to allow the water to drain from the the faucet after it is shut off. You should check and make sure that it is angled down a little so that the water in the pipe will drain out and not freeze inside the pipe and break it.good video.
I installed 3 of these when I re plumbed my house with 3/4 " pex. They do not let enough water through to run a single sprinkler !!!! Now I may have to pay someone 500 to 1000 dollars to climb back under the house to replace these with something that I can use to keep my yard alive in the 110 * heat here this summer. Never would buy again.
I put in a frost free bib in feb. but had the water off...I turned on the water for the first time in April !! I keep resetting the anti siphon BUT IT KEEPS LEAKING!!
Thanks, that was exactly what I needed to know! I opened up my faucet found a broken gasket, and replaced it, saving me a call to a plumber
Whoever put mine in before, siliconed mine or glued it, it wouldn't come out without me damaging it, and then I had to torch it to get all the broken glued plastic out. When I went to screw the new one in, the threads were all stripped and bent, which may be why the person did it like that. Anyway, it would never screw in right, I may have to get a whole new faucet. Your video was perfect though.
Very cool, thank you for taking the time to post this and help someone like me out!
Can it be the anti-siphon valve if no water comes out at all? I have one leaking like yours and the other valve nothing comes out if at all (different spigots, different sides of the house).
Tyvm for doing this video. This just starting happening to me, its a beautiful warm day and gonna fix it right now...👊👍
Excellent video, fixed my 2 leaks. I added a little silicone grease to reduce friction. Thanks!
A Freakin' + You, sir, are the man!
Thanks for the quick, easy fix. Was afraid I would have to replace entire valve assembly. Awesome!!
I wish one of these videos would show inside top hole.
Is there anything down there? I don't see how the plunger sets up. Mine falls down.
Why is there an echo if this guy's outside? Crappy camera work too.
Gonna have to try this on mine, though it is on well water and there is no cap present. Fingers crossed.
Your video helped me fix my faucet, thank you!
Look it’s not leaking rather no water coming out at all though all house has a water.
just replaced all 3 of mine outside ,Woodford sells a complete repair kit all packings and seals about 15 bucks each part #RK-17MH
This video did the trick. I fixed mine within 5 mins. The rubber gasket inside mine had turned sideways. When I would turn the faucet on water would spew out from under the cap. It was simple to fix. Thanks for the video. We didn't have to call a plumber.
Just fixed mine using the same process except mine had a cracked rubber o-ring. It was a $3 universal part from Home Depot.
The tap itself will not turn, any suggestions?
Worked perfect, thanks brother man!
Thank you Daniel,my problem is with water leaking behind the spiget, it's the same spiget as the one in this video. When I have the hose connected, there is not much pressure coming out of the hose, and water spurts out of the siding of the house. When I went inside water spilled on the carpet..however when I don't have hose connected..water from the spiget flows out good and doesn't come out of siding. What is your thoughts..do I need a silcock replacement..or would a pipe have burst behind the spiget.
What holds the up and down moving valve *_ || _* from falling down into the faucet shaft?
The piston falls out of its clear plastic holder which screws into the metal top opening.
I have the same problem, but I have been to Lowe's, Home Depot and a local plumbing warehouse and none of the replacement vacuum kits fit, all their threads are to large. Any suggestions. My home is 11 years old. thanks
Thanks for this. Solved my issue.
Very helpful ,and great breakdown. Thank you sir.
What about low water pressure
Nice - this was baffling the heck out of me. The anti-siphon cap, valve you name it had come off my two nozzle garden faucet. The video explained why it was important to have it sealed... or else would have made the mistake of just plugging it with whatever nut fits in and sealing with some plumbers putty! Also it gave me the name of the part I needed to search HD or Lowes ... anyway, thanks very much!
We were so excited to fix our leaking outdoor faucet with the help of your video. Thanks, Daniel!
Very informative. Thanks. I have 4 outside hose bibs and only 1 has the top anti-syphon. Mine is leaking out of the plastitc top. You saved me from having to call the plumber. Much appreciated.
I appreciate your help!
Thanks for the tip, I fixed my leaking garden faucet
Video just saved my bacon. Thanks man! Although the repair kits are spendy, it worked.
I have the same faucet. My problem is that after I turn off the water, water keeps coming out of the faucet. It's not a leak. It's like I never close it but it is tight close. I have to open and close many times before I can get the water to stop running. Any ideas? Thanks a lot!
Thanks you saved me some money today! The local hardware store did not have the parts I needed but I will be near a Home Depot and Menards soon and will pick them up.
Thanks, my mom just had her faucet replaced recently with one of these. She was trying to figure out how to operate it. She sent a photo to me & I found your video. This was very helpful because she is on well water & now I can check it out if it's not functioning properly. I had never seen this type of faucet & at first, I will admit a blond moment & did not even know w.t.h. it was. Be safe & thanks again.
Are all anti siphon repair kits compatible with different faucets? Thank you!
Thank you so much, this save me $18.00. I had to purchase the complete kit from Menards. I only need the VB float rubber component. I took it apart and rotated the rubber piece and put it back together and now it works fine. Thank you Daniel Heap.
Sweet, thanks.
Just fixed mine.
Few days ago, turned on water with hose on and heard it POP, then water started coming out the top from pressure valve.
Turns out seal slid off.
All good now.
Thanks again.
I have this same outdoor fauscet but my problem is that the handle wont turn, any suggestions?
Thank you! This fixed my problem. I was planning on buying a whole new faucet before I found your video.
Thanks for this video. I have the leaking at the top issue. Bought a kit on ebay for 20$.
Thanks, probably just saved me $100, literally took 2 seconds to fix it.
why not replace compnents in anti-siphon portion since you already had it apart?. Thanksfor the video
How do I know which to get?
This seal caulk or hose bib.thanks for the excellent video it’s installed with the back fall so it won’t drain it self that need to be fixed on the other side of the wall and you need to shut the water off some time if it’s px pip you can push it down and it will peak the plastic pipe up.in any case this hose bib is not draining because of that Good video bad installation
Went to turn on my outside faucet this morning and got the “more water coming out of the top than the hose symptom” you mention. Followed your directions and the problem is solved. Thanks so much for the help. Nothing appeared visibly to be blocking the valve but I rinsed it and flushed the fixture as you said. Works great again. Thanks!
I just followed these instructions. Worked like a charm. No leak now. Thank you
No volume.
Thanks, the advice worked perfectly -- I fixed it in 3 minutes
Why wouldn’t you replace the part on the top where it was leaking in the first place? If you attached the hose and turned on the water it would still come out of the top cap .
Thanks for this!! Can’t wait to fix this to my husband’s dismay💁♀️
Yours may be different, but I found the packing nut had left hand threads (the hard way-I got a good drenching).
hi daniel my faucet is look like that but it does not have anti siphon its leaking behind the handle by the nut i think i damaged the graohite washer wherer can i buy the graphite washer or the repaire kit and what brand silkock is thei
Very helpful as I turned the faucet on for the first time this spring and water was rushing out of the siphon. Will give it a try tonight. Look for a follow up.
Great video, taught me how to simply unclog the anti siphon valve. No more leak. Thank you!
Awesome video and thanks for the tip! I'll be trying this tonight to fix our faucet.
Thank you so much! My husband's deployed so now I don't have to call the plumber to fix it since I can do it myself :). Truly appreciate it!
thanks your video was helpful and i took mine apart and put back together and its not leaking anymore.
a leak by the packing nut where can i buy the washer and black rubber packing
Now i need the NEXT video in the hose bib series you said was NEXT
I have no water coming out at all ? Don't know where to start Woodford 17
Thank you so much! VERY helpful for those of us who "have no skills".
You shoul tight the nut whit the valve in open position to avoi possible damage to the internal gasket
Thanks, I fixed mine, almost called a plumber.
My issue is a small hole on the side of the green handle that spews out lots of water when I turn it on?
Tried this after watching, but the plastic piece that's screwed into the spigot is SERIOUSLY stuck. I broke the top off the plastic piece trying to turn it with a pair of pliers. I don't know if it was just screwed in way too tight or it had some kind of glue holding it in. I'm currently trying to break the rest out without breaking the spigot. I went through hell trying to install this spigot.
Sorry yours broke - they can get brittle some times. The screw style tops are generally metal. The plastic tops usually pop off. Either way, you should be able to buy a kit with the top included. If you can't find the replacement at the hardware store, try looking online.
***** I found the repair kit at Lowe's, but it includes everything, and is $22. It was also sold out. I bought a metal cap to screw in, but I think the spigot threads are stripped. It holds a little, but I don't have a gasket to fit in there, which may be a large part of the leaking problem. I'll get it eventually.
x16900 Sorry for the battle. Sometimes this is just the case. If it is messed up bad enough, you may need to replace the entire faucet. I'll cross my fingers that you won't have to go that far.
***** not your fault man, I still appreciate the video. I'm heading out to lowes again soon to see if I have any more options.
The plastic cap on my Woodford vacuum breaker was split circumferentially so it would not screw out. I guess I just need to chip away at it awkwardly forever.
Mine leaking from bottom how do I fix
Thank you! Excellent explanations!
I have the same faucet but mine is not wanting to shut off. Then I turn the water full blast then off and it finally turns off. Then dripping very slow.
At first, I thought that my hose was obstructed, and so I changed the hose. But it was still leaking on top. I was scared to repair the anti-siphon valve, so i just kept the water valve at minimum, enough to water the plants. After watching this video, it took me less than 5 minutes to fix it, Thank You!
2hotdad I'm glad it worked for you - My goal is to save home owners money my helping walk you through things like this. If you ever have a question about anything construction related, leave a post on my website and I'll try to put up a tutorial on it. www60Cubits.com
Fix worked great. Faucet is no longer leaking
Really helpful, just the right amount of explanation, with a bonus on how to fix a leak at the handle too!
Thank you very much- exactly the help i needed!
Why are you whispering?
Thanks
Very helpful! Thanks!
👏🤛 worked like a charm.
Thanks to you, I just fixed two outside faucets with this exact problem. Thanks for making this video!
Very helpful video. I had same problem so I replaced the valve and water is running without any leak. However, when I connect garden hose, water is leaking behind wall sliding and no water comes out of garden hose. Do you know what could be causing this and how should I fix it?
Call a plumber.
you da man. solved the problem!!
Tightening that piece fixed my leak thanks for posting this video.
Great instructions
95%repaired enough till we purchase a new anti syphon cap
Thank you
Thanks! Worked awesome!
I have this exact same hose faucet. My leak comes from behind plate where the faucet is attached to the house exterior, and it happens when I turn the faucet on most or all the way. Any ideas how to fix this are appreciated.
Bryan Mangano A leak from behind the plate is most likely a crack in the brass housing. The portion of the housing that you see in front of the plate is attached to a pipe that extends into the house. This attachment is made at the factory and usually cannot be repaired. My best guess is that you will need to replace the entire hose bib - sorry:(
Thank you! Realised I installed mine upside down last year when I was checking it.
I can't stand to be a water waster! Thanks so much!
Glad to learn the mechanics of it
Thanks for the tip fixed in a flash!
thanks Dan... Always wondered how those work!
THANKS
Thank you! Was able to fix it by myself in less than a minute thanks to your video.
Thank you! I was able to fix it doing exactly what you said.
Thanks - I'm going to give it a try.
You answered my questions and we're very easy to follow. Great video!
Thanks for this video. I've had this issue at multiple homes and just assumed the spigot was spot. I made this repair in a shorter amount of time than it took to watch the video without any new parts.
*shot, not spot