Leaky Outdoor Water Faucet
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ค. 2019
- How to fix a leaky outdoor water faucet fast and easy.
One of the viewers brought this issue to my attention: The big nut is 1+1/8" and the smaller nut is 7/8" but this is just on this manufacturer and yours might be different. You can get away with using pipe-wrenches, adjustable wrenches, vice grips or even the closest metric sizes you can find, as long as they're not too tight.
Thank you for all the kind responses, the thumbs-up and especially for your time. It's truly great to help so many people and help save them money in these crazy, uncertain times. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Tip: If you replace the gland ("top washer"), first use some ~400 grit wet/dry sandpaper to remove corrosion from the stem where it contacts the gland before reassembly.
Good tip! Thanks.
'Nother tip: Crack the valve open when loosening or tightening bonnet nut, so you there is not that extra pressure in it.
Will a wire brush do the job?
@@yayyay7076yes
@@komohale3522thanks!!!😂
Thanks John! My faucet was simpler, I only had one nut to deal with. I had done the replacement a long time ago but forgot the procedure, this helped a lot. Only the small one on the back needed replacement. Before heading to the hardware store, I checked my collection of rubber seals and to my delight, an old seal from the kitchen faucet looked identical so I gave it a try and whadaya know? It worked! I like saving a trip. Also before I reassembled the faucett I put a light bit of a product by Permatex called anti seize, it's an aluminum colored muck so I if I need to repair the faucett again it will come apart easier. The replacement seal was marked "OO" These old faucetts needed the seals changed more often but they are relatively easy to do. Think about that before someone talks you into "buy a new one." I have done it plenty of times with the kitchen, shower and outside faucetts. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you for a very helpful video, especially the parts where you zoom in to show detail. My husband is disabled and not able to help with these kinds of repairs. I’m trying to learn as much as possible so I don’t need to call a repairman. This was perfect for me and now it’s all fixed, thanks to you!
I'm glad to help Shirley.
Most common jobs around the house are not physically difficult. It's more about using common sense and having the right tools. This is what's great about TH-cam... video makers are saving a lot of people a lot of money and jobs that might seem difficult are not hard at all. In many cases the professional repair people aren't doing much more than taking advantage of the home-owner's ignorance.
Peace
And you on here 😭
@Shirley Ellison Brown my husband passed away years ago and I’m having to do the little repairs around the house that I can. I can’t afford hiring a plumber for every little thing so TH-cam channels like this I have saved me in many ways. Unfortunately I am disabled myself so doing things that need to have hand strength is very difficult for me. Fortunately using a little leverage is key.
So far I got off a stuck hose end from my backyard spigot and now I see the handle is dripping a little. I tightened it up a little bit so when the water is off it doesn’t drip. Although I know I am either going to have to replace the washers or the whole spigot since my house is older than me and that’s old.😂
Please know you’re not alone. I’m without a husband and my only son isn’t close by and has a demanding job with little spare time. So we will learn together the things we can do.
God bless you and this gentleman who posted this video so clearly.🙏🏻❤🙏🏻
@@susana5052 well no point in 😭
Join the club! 😂
This video was straight forward and easy to follow! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for, because I have BOTH of these issues with my spigot in the back yard. Thanks for the video.
I'm glad I could help.
Most things are not complicated once we take the covers off and see how they work.
Peace.
Sure do appreciate this as a single home owner with a 100 year old house :D Thanks so much!
I'm glad I could help, Nicole.
I know how saving a few hundred bucks can make a massive difference for single people.
Keep shining.
@@JohnDisque Thank you! Mine is leaking through the stem and it's old. I will give it a shot.
I live in a 70 year old house and the outdoor faucet is leaking very badly. Your video is very helpful. I am an DIY guy so this fix is no problem for me. Thank You.
It's no problem at all. I'm glad I could help.
Some video-makers clutter and complicate this simple issue but I don't know why. It has always confused me. There's really nothing to it.
Peace
I went through 4-5 other videos and this one is by far the best. You just saved me several hundred dollars. Thank you!
That's what it all about. Thanks for your kind comment. I'm glad I could help.
Peace
So refreshing to see someone using wrenches!
LOL I know what you mean and it's so strange how people today don't know what these are for. Then you hand them one and they turn away and say ewww. LOL
It's OK though... I'm happy to fix their stuff.
Peace
Thanks for taking the time to make this. I have this exact problem and keep putting off the repair. Once I do it the first time and see how easy it is.. I'll probably wander the Neighborhood looking for Leaky Faucets...or go take a Nap.. Thanks again.
Hi Dawg.
Thanks for coming by. Yeah - go help your neighbors... In the end....isn't that what it's all about?
Peace to you and your family!
@@JohnDisque house was built in 78 how do I loosen a nut that may be corroded on there? I'm afraid I may break it off in the wall😨 THANKS!!
Wish you were in our hood because I have this issue
Thank you for the very straightforward demonstration for fixing these older faucets. I like the old fashioned stuff. It's made to keep on working for lifetimes with just some simple upkeep. Not throw away parts that you replace altogether.
You got it brother. I love helping people and being useful. What you say about the old stuff is 100% right. This is why I love working on old cars.
Somewhere around the 1970s companies learned they can make a whole lot more money by building things with a limited life-span.... so if you replace it 4 times in your lifetime... they just quadrupled their profit. It's a sad and pathetic scam.
Anyway - peace to you and your family.
Hi John! What a really well done video. I have two outdoor faucets to repair - you made this so simple - you are right - ain't no big deal really - I appreciate your time to make and share this valuable information. Cheryl in SC
Hi Cheryl. Thank you for you kind words and I'm glad I could help.
New Home Owner, thank you this was SUPER helpful!! Clear easy to follow instructions, what more could you ask for.
I'm really glad I could help. Thanks for coming by.
Thank you so much for posting this video! You really explained it in such simple terms and it definitely helped a novice like me to do the top washer replacement successfully. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
Plumbers don't want you to know how easy this is.... but you can't really blame them. they have to eat too. In-fact most plumbing is not hard to do - it's just when you get down in those crawl-spaces with the spiders and the snakes... LOL They can have that.
Peace
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Thank you for showing each step of taking the faucet apart. I needed to know what tools to use.
You're welcome.... The exact size of the wrenches are/is listed in the description, but different manufacturers use different size nuts and really - any two pipe wrenches or adjustable wrenches will do
@@JohnDisque Thank you, so much. I will use the sizes that you have listed and if they don't work, I will know to either size up or size down. I appreciate your reply to my comment.
I am so thankful for this video! The valve and spicket are like mine- I needed to change both the front and back washers. Six bucks v. hundreds and an easy fix, thanks to this video! I can't believe I was able to do it myself! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'm glad it worked out for you and I'm glad to help.
Yeah - it's easy but plumbers don't want you to know that.
You're not only saving the cost of a plumber but also on your water-bill and water leakage can also do a lot of damage if left for years.
Peace
We have an outside faucet leaking at the faucet. Watching your video makes it look like a very simple fix. Thank you. I'll probably try this over the weekend.
How did it go?
It is very simple... I wouldn't mislead you. I'm sure you were fine and now you're drying out.
Peace!
Perfect! Now I can get these leaks fixed!! Clear instructions- thank you!!
Glad to help! Thanks for stopping by.
You got this.
As many have said already... thank you Sir for the clear instructions! Much appreciated, I'm looking forward to fixing my leaky outdoor faucet now. Mine currently leaks at the handle and bottom of faucet.
You're welcome Micah. You got this. I'm glad I could help.
Peace
Thank you for sharing this video of fixing water faucet, it helps me do my leaking problems, many thanks bro. appreciated your video.
First video that returned from my search and shows the straight-forward procedure to replace the washers. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
You got it. Seems like a lot of people share this problem and I'm happy to help all of them.
Peace
Thank you for a easy to follow repair, without a lot of excessive talking
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Peace
Sir. Thank you for taking the time to make a video that helped many people!!! I’m SURE of that!! I’m trying to get up the courage to make my first TH-cam video to give back and say thank you to everyone that have already made TH-cam videos and made life A LOT easier for A LOT of people!!! AGAIN!!! Thank you sir!!
Great video, and after watching it , I came away with the same feeling you expressed: " Ain't no big thing". Thanks John.
Yup - You got this. The biggest thing is making sure the water is turned off.
Peace!
@@JohnDisque And hope the shut-off valve doesn't start leaking!
Wow! You are a great teacher. Guys usually do not explain the why, and that is what us women need. Thank you
Hey. - thanks for stopping by. My male ego is not wrapped up in this. It's all about helping people save money (male, female, young old, all races, religions, nationalities, etc.)
Glad I could help you out.
@@JohnDisque Your info helps the non-religious as well.
Thank you for making this video. We have the same faucet outside and it’s been leaking for awhile. Now we know how to fix it thanks to you.
I'm glad I could help. Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you so much, I was dreading the process and would probably have ended up calling a plumber. But, you made it so easy to follow along. 2 thumbs up!!!
Plumbers tend to be over-priced. You got this. It's really that easy.
Thanks for stopping by.
@@JohnDisque wanted to let you know that I finally changed out the washer on the stem. Was told that I should have the whole spigot replaced and the previous plumber (when asked) told me he wouldn't tackle the job because the house is cement block and the spigot is flush to the wall. Another guy told me it shouldn't be a big problem so I'm in a quandary. Don't want to break my house. :-)
I've been meaning to replace the washers on three leaky outdoor faucets for the past five years. I was afraid I might break something and have to call a plumber. Your video made it an easy fix! Thanks a lot! 👍
Oh - you got this. The first thing is to shut off the water supply, so even on the off chance that you broke something... it's no biggy.
I'm glad I could help. That's why I make these videos.
Peace
Nice, straightforward video. I wasn’t expecting that I had copper pipe but I do and this makes it easy.
Awesome. Glad I could help.
Cheers!
I don’t have a leak but a broken faucet valve. You just showed me what to do without even knowing it. Thank you. Btw, great video with an easy fix. ☺️
Cool. I take it you just replaced the whole valve?
Nothing wrong with that.
Peace!
Excellent. Clear and concise. Now this 80 old women will go shut the water off and change the washer. Thank you. Carol / Southold / Long Island, NY
You go, girl! You got this! Let me know how it goes.
Peace!
Woman, not women.
Thank you for this video, it clearly and concisely shows how to easily repair the leaks.
Glad to help. Most things around the house are pretty low-tech and basic. It's just that the repair-people want us to think they're difficult so they can gouge us.
Thanks for stopping by.
Peace
Thanks John, I subscribed, you are great, no BS just simple low key explanation .
No problem Paul. Thanks for the sub and I hope you and your loved ones are getting through this health-insanity.
Thank you. You just saved me lots of money. Very well explained and easy enough for a DIY project.
Hi Clara,
No problem - Anyone setting out to fix their own car or house.... I'm with them and happy to help in any way I can.
Peace!
Thank you for the great video and complete explanation! This is exactly what I was looking for, I have the same type of faucet. Now I know how to fix it!
Thank you for your step by step and easy to follow instructions. I can take an M16 apart blindfolded but I’m just now learning house maintenance since I retired. Thanks to people like you who are willing to share knowledge on TH-cam, I am not so quick to call the plumber anymore. Thank you John.
Glad I could help. Plumbers hate this video. They don't want you to know how easy it is.... There's a lot of stuff around the house that's way easier than these professionals want you to know. I'll be making more home repair videos in the coming months.
Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you! This was super easy to follow along. I just fixed my spigot with this.
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.
Have a great week.
Maybe very basic but husband is always too busy at work to fix it and no one explained it like you just did, awesome thanks a lot!!
Did you tackle it yet? If so, how did it go? If not - you got this.
Thanks for coming by.
Peace
@@JohnDisque yes i did! Few trips to home depot to find the right tools, my hubby works crazy hours in construction so i do all the repairs mostly. its just so old that the screw wouldn’t come out, all rusty and i got it stripped, tried removing it but i decided to replace the whole thing since its 37yrs old and solder a new pipe for the first time. Your video was well explained! Thanks again!
Extremely helpful. Thanks for showing how easy it is to replace!
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.
Peace!
THANK YOU! Nice simple explanation with no extra fluff.
Thanks. I'm glad I could help you and so many others.
Peace!
Thank you for this simple explanation !! Having to fix things myself and your video is great!! I’m not overwhelmed now!
Yeah -- This is pretty easy as long as nothing is seized or rusted shut. I'd bet you got this one with no sweat.
Thanks for your time.
I have 2 leaking faucets, and I replaced the washers in the hose, but now that I watched your video, I think I can fix them the right way. Thank you.
No doubt you got this.
Let me know how it goes.
@@JohnDisque Will do!
Great video. I have the same problem. Now, I can’t wait to fix it! Greetings from New York City!👍🏼🇵🇷🗽❤️
Thanks. Take care.
Thanks for this video. That's some legit useful DIY info, because I have a leaky hose faucet on the patio that I now know I can fix myself. It looks simple enough and shouldn't take too long. Having a pro plumber come out and do it is just not economically practical anymore at the prices they charge. I have a dripping laundry tub faucet, too... I'll be looking for videos on how to tackle that one as well.
Thank you.
Indoor faucets can be a little tricky and sometimes the new ones have to be replaced completely, but they're still pretty cheap and way cheaper than a plumber. You got this!
I have leaks in the same areas as you. Outside hose spicket and laundry tub faucet leaking at base. Thought it was the washing machine leaking but it was the tub faucet. It leaks nonstop even when not using the faucet or washing machine.
@@adam1984k It's all basically the same concept, Adam. You have water constantly pushing against the outlet (faucet) 24/7.... Something has to stop it from getting through and that's the job of the faucet...
If water is getting past the faucet then you have to turn off the water getting-TO the faucet, disconnect the faucet, take it apart and see why water is getting past the faucet.
Thank you so much, simple easy explanation on how to fix the faucet.
You're welcome.
I wish all videos were straight forward and easy to follow like this one
Me too. That's exactly why I made this short and sweet and to the point.
Peace
@John Disque my husband passed away several years ago and I’m having learn how to do these little things around the house. I can’t afford hiring a plumber so it’s a TH-cam that I have to depend on. I just want to thank you for your time and your detailed explanations.
New sub for you here!
God bless you for all your help and hard work doing this and the other videos too!
❤🙏🏻🇺🇸
Edited: I read a boatload of your replies and I can’t tell you how kind I think you are! There are some people out there that are just downright rude! I’m sure they live in southern California where I live.. Lol. I should’ve moved with my best friend years ago when it was affordable to move there. I can’t put into words how much I hate it in this place, Los Angeles, even the outskirts of Los Angeles is packed with a bunch of worthless lazy people just looking to make a buck. Again thank you for being such a good person.
Thanks for your kind words, Susan and I'm sorry about your husband. That had to be very hard on you.
I'm just doing my part. Most people just need a little kick in the butt and someone in their corner believing in them. The main agenda is to show them it's not as hard as they might think but it takes more than words so it's all about proving it.
This is my most popular video and every day I'm astonished by how many people it's reaching. I am honored to help so many people.
Peace
Super helpful. Thanks for sharing. A plumber friend of mine said I needed to cut the wall and replace the whole thing.
You're welcome. Careful with those plumbers.... Thanks for coming by and I'm glad I could help.
Peace
Thank you so much. I hope the spigots I have are the same type. Just yesterday, noticed the second was leaking, too. You saved me a $200 "just to show up" fee from the plumbers around here. I'll do my own stuff when I can.
You got it, Cat. I'm glad I could help and I'm positive you can tackle this easily.
Peace
Thank you so very much, gonna do this today and truly appreciate your straight forward demonstration
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Exactly what I needed to know. Hope our repair goes this smoothly!
Great! I'm glad I could help and I'm sure you won't have any problems. You got this.
Peace!
@@JohnDisque yep, it’s done! And no bad words uttered!
@@RKMDCats Awesome!
Your video helped me fix my water faucet, I'm thankful that you made this video, otherwise, I couldn't have fixed it!
Thank you. I'm truly happy I helped.
You saved a lot of money by doing it yourself and now you'll save more on your water bill.
Peace
Great video. I appreciate the practical advice you give. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
You're welcome.
Thanks for your time.
Peace
Just moved in a new house and I needed this advice, thanks!
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help you out.
Peace
Thank you. I have to learn to do repairs by myself and videos like yours help women like me feel more confident in doing home repairs.
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.
Peace
Thanks for this awesome and straight to the point video!!!
Thank you for this break down video. I have same old style spout and it's leaking at the bottom (out the spout) I'm gonna try to fix tomorrow.
God Bless You sir. And god bless the internet 😇
You just saved me a bunch of money. Thank you so much sir!
I'm glad I could help out.
Take care.
Thank you. Your video makes it seem like it’s pretty easy. So I’m going to give it a try tomorrow.
You got this, Trudy.
Thanks for stopping by.
Great video!! Very helpful followed step by step and fixed my leaky faucet!! Thanks
Thanks for stopping by. glad I could help.
Thank you for taking the time and effort to record, edit and upload this video - you really did a nice job, your directions were easy to follow and your encouragement is very nice. I have tried to do this repair using a small cresent wrench and a small vise grip and I failed. I can see by the video that is is one of those jobs that having the right tools or at least larger tools really makes a difference :-) Sincerely thank you. It is very kind that you take the time to answer questions!
Hi,
Yeah - the right tools are everything: Especially auto repair and some jobs are simply not possible without some specialty tool you're probably only going to use once or twice in your life. This is where renting the tool comes in handy.
The problem with outdoor faucets is: they're in the weather all the time and the weather does an incredable amount of damage with rust, dirt and seizing parts together. Even with the right tools it can turn a 10 minute job into and all-day stress-fest.
Thanks for your time.
Great video! You're helping thousands of people!
Hi CK, Thanks.
Plumbers hate me. LOL
Have a great weekend.
The random yet very helpful things you learn on TH-cam!
Yeah.... Plumbers hate this video. LOL It has saved a lot of people a lot of money... not just in the cost of a plumber but the cost in their water-bill.
Peace
Much appreciated your short and straight forward approach. I am encouraged that I, a 70 year old woman can do this!
Hey Linda! You got this.
Let me know how it goes.
Peace!
thanks! just bought my first house and noticed the water dripping out of the bottom spout. this video will help immensely.
Great! I'm glad to be useful and I'm all about helping people out.
Have a great weekend.
Peace
I love the way u fixed things like it was nothing. And step by step I think I could do it
You can do it. Let me know how it goes.
Peace
Thank u so much....quarantine has taught me alot about DIY projects...
Well - that's one good thing in all this mess.
I grew up in poverty and could never afford to pay someone else, so it's fix it yourself or do without. In a case like this..., while the water bill is increasing, there's no choice but to fix it and you simply figure out how it works and take it from there.
Anyway - thanks for stopping by.
Best. Explanation. Ever.
Thanks Dominic. I truly appreciate the positive comments and I'm glad I could help so many people.
Peace
Thanks so much! Big help! And I didn’t have to break any brick off my house to replace the water faucet.
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.
Don't be a stranger.
Thx for the info it help out a lot and save me a lot of time. Liked the info on the wrench sizes this saved me time as well. Please keep up the good work. I appreciate your time and help. Also you save me some money and time getting the parts I needed .
No problem. I do it to help people and nothing thrills me more than accomplishing that goal.
Peace!
Super basic and very helpful video. Thanks!!
Hi Eric,
I'm happy to be helpful. It's kinda how people know me.
Have a great week.
Hey you made it look so ez. Thanks for showing how it’s done. Very informative, take care and enjoy. Aloha UnkoRob 😎🤙🏼
Thanks for your comment. I love to hear from the people and I'm glad I could help.
Thank you I'm learning how to take care of my home and this definitely helped!
Hi PDilly.
You're welcome. I'm happy I could help so many people.
Have a great week.
Peace
thanks for the solutions. you made it look so easy.
Yeah - there's nothing to it.
I'm glad I could help.
Thanks for the quick and dirty info on this. Much appreciated!
It's what I do. You're welcome and I'm glad I could make life a little easier for you.
Peace
Awesome demonstration for new homeowner like myself without having to depend on grandpa!
Hi Nicole,
I'm glad I was able to help. If you want me to cover something around the house let me know and I'll do my best to tackle it.
Peace
Thanks so much John, I found this video extremely helpful and straight forward =)
Glad to help, Nick.
Thanks for stopping by.
Peace.
2021. - Excellent video. Exactly like our faucet. I shared with my handy guy. Thank you!
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Same thing is happening two both our garden fauset outside. Going to try what you did to see it resolves the issue. 👍
Yeah --- You got this. And if the leaks are bad you should see a drop in your water-bill.
Peace!
Kind sir thank you for this video you made this look so easy. Just the information I was looking for.
Yeah - you got this. Plumbers don't want you to know how easy this is.
Let me know how it goes.
"Ain't no big thing". Love it. Very helpful video.
I'm a pool player and when people see me faced with a difficult shot they love to quote me on this video and say...., "Aint no thing." LOL Life is good.
Peace
@@JohnDisque It's a GREAT expression!
Very good and simple explanation. Thanks
Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad I could help.
Thank you! You made it really easy to understand. No BS! Accurate information and to the point! God Bless you 🙏❤️
I'm glad I could help. Take care.
Very good. Helpful. Very clearly presented. Thanks
Thanks Judd. Good luck with it. You got this.
Nice and simple video. The washers are either rubber (top) or plastic (bottom). They don’t corrode, but rather deteriorate.
Thanks for the info!
Peace
Very neat explanation John. Thank you!
Thank you, Shea. Glad I could help.
Peace
Good instruction! i can tell where my plumbing issue is after watching your video but a plumber is needed because my hands are weak to handle the job... thank you!
Maybe there's someone in the family or a neighbor that can turn the wrenches while you instruct them?
Plumbers aren't cheap and many of them (sadly) will bleed you for every nickle they can get.
If you find someone with the strength just ask them to watch my video and they should have no problem tackling it for you.
Whatever you do... be careful.
Peace
Thank you for posting this. Well done.
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Peace
Thank you! Appreciate the ‘no big deal’ way of thinking and simple explanation of fixin’ the faucet. Keep em’ coming. Ty again
Thanks for stopping-by Dawn. Most things are not hard to fix.... you just kinda-have to think about them like a little kid would think about them.
Peace and love to you.
Thanks! And great zoom ins!😎 one of me 2 rain barrels as a spider that is flowing soooo slow. I'll take a look!
It's the itsy-bitsy spider. That thing never dies... it just keep climbing back up. Did you know that the average person swallows 6 spiders a year in their sleep? Yup.... spiders love warm, wet areas and our mouths make the perfect hide-out.
Thanks for stopping by!
Great video. Thank you for making it so simple.
Hi James,
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Man, your tutorial was so helpful.
Thank you bud!
You're welcome! I'm happy to help.
Have a great week.
Thank you. Very simply explained. I'm on it!!!
Great! I'm glad I could help.
Peace
Thank u much for this video. Ur straight to the point n made everything so simple. Thanks again my friend!
You're welcome Andrew. Plumbers don't want you to know how simple this is. In-fact a lot of professionals (especially HVAC folks) don't want you to know how simple a lot of things are.
Have a great weekend.
He makes this look easy. Great video
Thanks David. It is easy.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks, man. This is my exact problem. The faucet even looks the same as mine. Now I just gotta make a trip to the hardware store.
Glad I could help. Keep me posted on how it goes.
Peace!
No adjustable pliers for you. A man with proper sized wrenches! 👍
Well... LOL I do a lot of work on houses, cars, tractors and the neighborhood kid's bikes. Ya gotta have the right tools.... Actually - for this job a pipe wrench or adjustable wrench or even a pair of vise grips would be fine.
Peace
Straight to a point LOVE IT
Glad I could help.
Very helpful video and good background music. Thanks
Hi Robert
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks JD...saved me a bunch of time...good job
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help out.
Peace
It worked, and saved me money too. Thank you!
And that's what it's all about, folks.
You go Shaun!
Peace!