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- Fix your leaking spigot with this quick fix that you can do in minutes!
00:21 The Tools:
• Woodford RK-17 MH Repair Kit - amzn.to/3exaYdX
• Flat Head Screwdriver - amzn.to/3o9SXpi
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00:00 The Start
00:07 Intro
00:21 The Tools
01:06 The Fix
This video should be helpful in seeing how to fix all sorts of leaking spigots. You may want to check what exact repair kit you need based on your model and make.
Check out my website at mcfixit.us
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT.
#mcfixit #woodford #repairspigot
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Perfect, I have an old house with the old style Woodford faucet like you showed. A kit from home depot for the later Woodford styles and this video took care of the problem I put up with for years! I was putting it off because it only leaked with the water on, and I didn't know what to expect. It was easy with the video instruction, I had to stop the video a few times to see the orientation of the packing seal and the seal in the back but I got it. No leaks!
Great job!!! This makes me so happy that it helped you out. I couldn't find any videos so I decided to make one as I went.I hope you have a great weekend!
great video, I watched it several times and did mine yesterday. literally took about 10 minutes. thanks!
So glad it was helpful! Congratulations on a finished project!
Nice to find a repair with exactly the same faucet as my old relic. Well done and easy to follow.
Thanks so much!
Best video about repairing this model on TH-cam.
Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful!
This is exactly what I needed to fix my leaking spout!
Thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful!
Mine was leaking today. I needed this video to show me exactly what to do to fix it! Thank you!
Did it work?
Great video. Exactly what i needed to see to fix my problem. I watch it twice and it really helped!
So glad it helped you!
Great vid 👍 mine started to leak after I started watering my plants today. This is very helpful I have the same woodford spigot
This was noticed after coming back from vacation and turned the water back on. There was a steady leak dripping out of the spout.
I was watching another video about this and the guy had and used a 90 degree pick (looked like an ice pick with a bent tip) to remove the rubber o ring washer inside the tip. Worked like a charm!
That would work well. This was at my Grandmas house and I didn’t have all my tools. Thanks for suggesting this!
Thank god this was here i am so glad. U make it look so simple and explain it perfectly. Thank u so much
Thanks so much! I appreciate the comment
perfect, just what I was looking for to help me repair my leaky spigot even showed the part number, very helpful
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great fix. Mine is doing the same thing. I had a BIG puddle of water next to the faucet. I'm not looking forward to seeing my waterfall! Thank you for great instructions!
Oh no!
Super helpful video. Thanks for the thorough instructions!
You're welcome!
Why is your metal insert with the plastic washer so long??? Mine is so short compared to your and it’s a Woodford too.
Yes, great question. I don't think that I covered that in this video. It is due to living in the North. They have longer inserts where the plastic washer lives. This is due to help prevent it from freezing since then it would be inside of the house instead of outside. It got to -17*F (without windchill) and that could have easily frozen it if it was outside.
Thanks. Exact issue and you made it an easy fix. Very appreciated.
So glad it was helpful!
Fix your leaking spigot with this quick fix that you can do in minutes!
00:21 The Tools:
• Woodford RK-17 MH Repair Kit - amzn.to/3exaYdX
• Flat Head Screwdriver - amzn.to/3o9SXpi
• Magnetic Metal Tray - amzn.to/3tv6oRz
01:06 The Fix
This video should be helpful in seeing how to fix all sorts of leaking spigots. You may want to check what exact repair kit you need based on your model and make.
Check out my website at mcfixit.us
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT.
#mcfixit #woodford #repairspigot
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* 256GB Flash Drive - amzn.to/33pAueG
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Same faucet, but not leaking outside when off. Instead, it leaks inside when the water hose is connected and on. What could the issue be?
@@Tonyrd3000 First thought - Since its likely copper, check the solder joint to ensure they are done properly. Do the joints like good? Where exactly is it leaking?
Thank you. A very good presentation. It worked well for me.
So glad to it worked. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Extremely helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and writing a comment!
Video helped me tremendously. Thanks!
Thanks so much for this comment! Have a great day!
Thanks for the guide man! This is great!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video! Thx!!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
Removing the old packing with a flathead was crucial. I might’ve pulled until I ripped it out if I didn’t watch this video first. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Can you just cut it out? Kinda got me worried how he is cranking on it to the left
Thanks for this. Really appreciate it. 🙂👍
My pleasure! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Very informative. Thanks
Thank you for watching, and commenting!
mine's a different model, but it looks strickingly similar. I'm going to try this repair!
Best of luck on your repair! Make sure to get a kit that works for your model number :)
I replaced all the internal parts on my Woodford 101 today. Every video shows the brass packing nut has right hand threads, but mine is left hand threads. I played with this for 20 minutes before I figured it out. My unit said shaft is not as long because its made for a non freeze state. Thanks for the video
You are welcome. Glad you got it figured it!
Great instructions! Now mines fixed
So glad you got your fixed. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thank you. Model 14 is similar. A leak from the threaded spigot on mine was solved by replacing part 3008- valve seat rubber. Also need to replace 30560 EPDM packing washer because the old packing is destroyed during removal. Rather than spending $20.00 on repair kit RK-17MH at the home improvement store, see if you can just order those two parts and save yourself the money. All the metal parts are reusable. Mine does not use 30418 check valve but yours might. You won't know until you have it apart, so you might as well just order it too so you have it during the repair if you need it. 30421 packing washer does not work on the model 14. You'll need to reuse your old one or find an equivalent size. Go easy on tightening the packing nut. You can tighten it further if necessary while you're testing the faucet after the repair.
Yes that’s a great idea. I bought the whole kit bc I wasn’t sure if what the problem was on my grandma’s faucet and I didn’t live in the same town as her. So I got it all and made sure I could fix it in one trip. But yeah, if you can take the time to find the problem and fix it you can order just those parts for sure. Thanks for commenting!
Just to clarify, the valve seat rubber part # is 30008, not 3008.
Thank you
Thank u so much it was very much helpful
You are welcome. Best of luck on your project!
Very helpful. Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
awesome dude, nice video. thanks
You are welcome, best of luck on your project!
good video , you saved me some money.
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You forgot to put the rubber check valve on the rod just behind the beveled rubber seal.
Great video! Nice fix :D
Thank you for watching and commenting! I hope it helped you out!
Great video 😃
Thanks for the visit
Love this channel 💗
Glad you enjoy it!
Great close-up! It
Thanks! Hope it was helpful!
How do you get the check valve off to replace?
Thank you so much!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Looks like the same valve I have installed on my house. House built in 1982, all 3 outdoor faucets are getting stubborn. Guess I will rebuild them all at the same time. Thanks.
I hope that fixes them and they are good for another 30 years!
Nice video :) helpful
Glad it helped
Great video
Thanks for watching
My faucet was exactly like yours! It even had the same crumbly old packing. Thanks for the help, all fixed and no leaks!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you sir
You are welcome!
the nut should be nug, not to tight. If it still drips, you can always tighten it a little more. by tightening to tight, you shorten the life of the new seal.
Great tips! Thanks for writing!
Great video thank you! I have one small snag in that there appears to be some calcium buildup, preventing me from pulling out the valve thing from the inside. I’m trying to knock it off with my screwdriver, but not really getting anywhere. I did the front faucet no problem, but this one is worse. Have you ever run into that?
I have not but I’m sure it’s common depending on your type of water. I’d try a long pick and break it up a bit. Did you get it fixed?
@@MCFIXIT not yet! I ended up leaving the valve inside and putting the handle back together so it now just has a very slow drip. I was afraid to cause more damage but will try again if we have another warm day soon! Thank you!
Great video! I just wanted to be clear on the tapered rubber valve seat. When you install that, the flat side goes in first so the tapered end is facing you when you put in the retainer screw and the head of the screw sits on top of the tapered end, right? And did you use any silicone plumbers grease on any of the rubber pieces? Thanks!
Yes, if I remember correctly. I didn’t that one last fall and edited it this past spring. It should look identical to how you took it out. The screw and beveled edge together with the flat side against the rod. I did not in this video but I’ve done it in the past. Silicone can help preserve the rubber.
Ps best of luck on your project!
@@MCFIXIT Just finished up this project. Installed all new parts and my faucet no longer leaks at the packing nut! YESSSSSS!!!!! Thanks again for this video, it was most helpful!
@@WIZ-IN-PA Woot Woot! So glad this worked out so well for you. What an accomplishment! It always feels good to complete a project like this!
Turn the channel box around and use them properly.
Good tip. Thanks for adding this!
Thanks for posting this video. We have a similar spigot by Prier / Mansfield, and have been unable to remove the shaft to replace the washers at the far end of the spigot. Do you prefer the Woodford? They seem very similar.
Thanks for writing. I have not owned a Prier or Mansfield before, so I don't really have a judgement call for those brands. My house had Woodford installed when built in 2003 and are working great. And my grandma's house (in the video) had them as well. It was about 30 year old and only had to replace a few small parts is not bad in my opinion when living in the North with lots of cold and hot spells. Have you figured out how to remove the shaft?
@@MCFIXIT In principal, I know how to remove it, confirmed by the prompt response from customer service at Prier. In reality.... it's still stuck. Likely operator error. Will try again tomorrow.
@@bobmorse5896 Did you finally get it fixed?
Thanks for the informative video!
My only criticism is that you should've soaked the parts you're reusing in distilled white vinegar.
Great point! Thanks for the tip!
@@MCFIXIT Yw. I stuffed both holes with vinegar soaked paper towels.
I wonder why the brass screws are slot head instead of Philips head. It is a little tricky reaching in with a blade screwdriver and trying to connect with the handle screw when trying to disconnect the valve handle. Then the blade slides in the screw head slot as you turn the driver. Also, with a Philips head screw, you can push it through the rubber seal and balance the screw and seal on the tip of the screwdriver, making it easier to start the screw into the female threads.
Great question. No sure why. It would be easier that way.
What is the best way to remove the screw holding the faucet handle on. I can not remove it.
Is it stripped or just tight?
I've got to replace a freeze proof outdoor faucet, what is the best brand/model to get for replacement, 10-12" freeze proof. Don't mind spending a few extra bucks to put in a good one. Want one i can replace parts on if needed. This one didn't last 3 years on new home. This one drips from faucet, i've already replaced washers and guts. TIA
Woodford is what I’ve had the best luck with. They are probably all made in the same factory today though
@@MCFIXIT thank you
Thanks for watching my video and commenting. Best of luck on your new faucets and hope they last!
9:07 when you said to keep it from moving too much on the inside of the house. Just wanted to get your opinion. My spigot had an old hose stuck on and I had to spray some PB blaster and wrench it off. However, when I did the whole spigot moved slightly. Do you think this would cause any issues inside the house? Spigot works fine still, shuts off appropriately. Just some leaking from behind the hand when I turn it on. I appreciate the video and your help!
Can you explain what you mean by leaking behind the handle? Is this leaking on the outside or inside? When does it leak?
@@MCFIXIT where the valve stem comes through the packing nut and attaches to the handle. It leaks from there when the water is turned on. However, I’ve noticed it actually only leaks when the water is turned on and the hose is attached. If the hose is removed, the leaking from the handle stops. I’ve also checked the basement where the pipe comes into the house and no obvious leaking inside either. I was just concerned I may have damaged something when wrenching off the old stuck on hose because it took a lot of muscle and the entire spigot moved slightly when I was doing it and I did not apply any counter force with second wrench. It’s probably fine I’m just worried new home owner! Lol thanks for your response and your help!
How long should it take to drain the water from the main? It didn’t look like it took very long for yours to drain. My waters been on for several minutes and hasn’t slowed down yet….
You may want to make sure there isn’t a separate main for our outdoor faucets. Some houses have those. It should take at most a few minutes. You can open up a few different faucets to drain quicker (bathroom sink, shower, kitchen sink, etc)
I tried this fix and still had a slow leak so I ordered a whole new valve stem assembly and installed it, but still get a slow drip. Any thoughts on what the issue might be? Thanks for the video!
Sorry to hear that. Did you replace the o-ring? That’s where most of the leaks come from bc they are not built to last forever.
@@MCFIXIT Thanks for the reply. I did replace it, yes. The old packing looked like what's on your video and I replaced it with a new rubber o-ring, but same result.
That’s super strange. That typically takes care of the issue. I wonder if was the part included. Did you get it fixed?
That good old packing doesn't have a prop65 warning on it tho.
I bet it doesn’t! Lol
I have the exact same spigot but I want to replace this with one that has anti-siphon. Problem is that the copper from this spigot is soldered to the main pipe. I would have to cut it but I don't have much room to play around because there the electrical conduits are in the way. The copper pipe is right above the electrical panel!
That sounds like a pain! I am not a huge fan of copper especially cutting it anywhere near electricity (especially a panel). I'd be very careful with that and probably hire a professional (unless you are one). Your solder will need to be perfect and with little space that's not a good position to be in. Personally, I'd go the route of fixing the already established spigot and maybe do other anti-siphons elsewhere. Good luck on what you choose!
@@MCFIXIT I'm thinking about that just replacing the Woodford spigot along with the parts inside like the assembly rod. Since the gate valve is siezed also, I will have to make a hole on the ceiling further away from the wall and put in a new shut off valve. Probably with shark bite connect fit shut off valve so I don't have to solder ( due to limited access). I was planning to use shark bite to go along with the new cocksill but I'm afraid with water dripping when I cut the copper. This is probably the reason the previous owner only replace anti siphon spigots on all other spigots except this one.
What do you think if cut the copper 6 feet away from the electrical panel wall,then connect PEX tubing from copper all the way to the spigot that fits with PEX tubing? Only problem is that the ground wire from the electrical panel hooks up to the copper pipe.
That could def be a good option but since you are grounded to that pipe with the panel that might not be the best option. That’s a tough situation and makes sense why the previous owners did what they did. Best of luck with your choice in what direction to go!
How do you tell what model you have
It’s an older model Woodford RK-17. This was the kit that I bought and it worked perfectly! Thanks for asking! Good luck on you project!
It it me or is that faucet a 14 model, and you used a 17 to fix it? Question being are the parts interchangeable?
Yes, they are almost the exact same faucet. Some kits even have both numbers on them. It is a model 14 being worked on in this video. The model 14 does not have Anti-Siphon Protection like the model 17.
So what If when I tighten the valve or doesn't change water flow? What could that be?
Won't turn off. Constantly full flow
Great question. It’s hard to tell without being there but maybe a breakage in the spout somewhere. Maybe a full replacement would stop it. Do you have an internal on/off valve to stop it before you can do a repair?
@@MCFIXIT yes I have a way to shut it off. Just wanted to get it fixed (: ty
My guess would it’s one of the seals on it. I’d do a full replacement just to save time and money if it’s not working. The kit I bought isnt too much cheaper than a new one. I knew the slight leak was from a basic seal. A full leak means I’d replace the whole thing.
Good luck on your project! I hope you can fix it easily!
You didn't show which way the packing seal goes in. I had it wrong I think and the faucet wouldn't turn. The washer behind it needs to fit into the seal and only one side does that
Sorry that part was not shot well. I was just starting my channel when this was done. I’ve got a much better camera now too to hopefully get better angles and be able to show more. But you are correct. Make sure you insert the packing the correct way!
How do,I remove the screw for the knob mine is stripped…
You might be able to get to the screw with a pair of needle noise pliers. Stripped screws can happen easily bc it’s outside. Make sure to use the new one that comes in the bag to replace the stripped one.
@@MCFIXIT I can’t get it off…
@@ScantPear Did you ever get it off? Mine is stuck on also.
If it’s leaking at the rod, I assume the rod needs replacing, yes?
It’s also rusted too, it’s why I’m thinking of replacing it.
Yes if it’s rusted!
@@MCFIXIT thank you! It’s this weekend’s project. And fun time cleaning out the brine tank haha
You are welcome. I’m sure that took a lot of elbow grease to clean up
I broke the knob! Now what!
Oh no! How did that happen? And where did it break?
It looks like there were parts in the bag that were not used.
Yes, it’s a complete kit but we only had to repair part of it. I’d save them for a rainy day if you need them in the future!
Wasn't it still leaking when he finished?!
No. It might have had a drip like turning off any faucet but does not continue to drip. Still a solid fix over a year now.
it would be better if the important parts were in the camera view and get your hands out of the way. Pause to show the parts.
Thanks for the tips. This is one of my older videos. I’ve been learning as I go.
RK17 MH! You said ML in the video. It was a MH correct??
Yes, you are right! Thanks for catching that
Do you live by a freeway
Yes, it was at my Grandmas house and it backed up to the highway. Super nice backyard but SUPER loud!
The next time you make a video please keep your subject in the camera view and make it clear which direction you are putting it in with the view of the camera PLEASE!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the tips. Hope you were able to fix your issue!