Happened to me one time too. My own fault as I left hose connected all winter. Washed my motorcycle first warm day of spring and dumped water all over the basement floor. What a mess.
Did you notice the discoloration on the copper? Copper should not be in contact with brick or mortar. Copper reacts chemically with some materials. Instead make the hole slightly larger for a piece of pvc to span the thickness of the brick. The leak was caused by freezing weather, however it was on its way to failure due to corrosion.
How often does the temperature go below the freezing point of water. For me (in Pennsylvania USA) this can happen for weeks between January and February however there also can be a cold spell anywhere between November and April where its below freezing for a day or 2.
You must disconnect the hose from the spigot prior to the first freeze..... also if its not installed in a pitched position, it won't drain and can freeze...
No you should get one if you have cold winters, this happened because the homeowner probably left a hose on that wasn’t drained or left a diverted in the closed position
You know my walls are opened up right now and I didn't see much mold thankfully. I figured it would look terrible. It probably depends on how much it's been used in that state.
Currently facing the same situation where I have to replace the hose bib. I'm on a slab and it's a new build, so the hose bib connects to pex with it crimped. I may have to cut into the drywall and create an access point to get to it.
It really depends on how it's installed. If it's been soldered together solid you might want a plumber but sometimes they've been threaded in and then I'd say it's a typical DIY job. So I'd say it depends on your home.
Two reasons for this to happen.
1 they left the hose connected.
2 it was installed with back slope.
I had the exact same problem. Tenant left the hose Connected during the winter. They moved out in the spring time and boy did I have a surprise.
Happened to me one time too. My own fault as I left hose connected all winter. Washed my motorcycle first warm day of spring and dumped water all over the basement floor. What a mess.
Don’t leave the hose on it in freezing temperatures it will rupture like that. Also it should be sloped properly.
100%. We've just avoided using this faucet for like 6 years cause it's been leaking since we moved in. 😂
Good job
Thankfully, mine were screwed into a drop ear fitting, easy to replace when it burst during freezing temperatures. Yes, there was a hose left on it.
Did you notice the discoloration on the copper? Copper should not be in contact with brick or mortar. Copper reacts chemically with some materials. Instead make the hole slightly larger for a piece of pvc to span the thickness of the brick. The leak was caused by freezing weather, however it was on its way to failure due to corrosion.
Frostproof until you leave the hose connected so the water can't drain.
I've never seen or heard of one of those in the UK. Our frost protection is a foam insulating cover on the tap.
How often does the temperature go below the freezing point of water. For me (in Pennsylvania USA) this can happen for weeks between January and February however there also can be a cold spell anywhere between November and April where its below freezing for a day or 2.
@@drescherjm
That's it? I'm surprised. In VT, it's late Nov through April you could have frozen outside pipes
@@jpmacoo There can be a few days of below freezing anywhere between November to April but it's getting more rare.
You must disconnect the hose from the spigot prior to the first freeze..... also if its not installed in a pitched position, it won't drain and can freeze...
Estimated cost to repair?
Very, very, good to know. Thank you. I don't think I have a frost free one, but I won't get one now.
No you should get one if you have cold winters, this happened because the homeowner probably left a hose on that wasn’t drained or left a diverted in the closed position
There’s a good chance it wasn’t sloped down to make sure it always drains outside so there’s no water to freeze and burst the pipes
Why do they seal up the wall where the spiget is inside the house. They should leave a little door so you can get easy access to it.
The real problem is it's sloping towards the house rendering the Frost-free technique virtually ineffective and subject to damage
That happens when you leave hoses on and it gets below freezing. Hose bib did its job just fine…
That makes sense. I didn't know how that happened since it happened before we bought house.
That will only happen when you leave a water hose hooked to it.
Why is that?
@@vwmullen during the winter months the water can’t drain and will freeze and split the copper pipe
Great video! I am having the same issue. When I get it repaired, should I be concerned with mold within the wall?
You know my walls are opened up right now and I didn't see much mold thankfully. I figured it would look terrible. It probably depends on how much it's been used in that state.
@@DebtFreeDIY Thanks so much for the quick response. This was a great and quick video! I will have them check out if there is mold
@@ronnielarik3160 no problem! Good luck!
Currently facing the same situation where I have to replace the hose bib. I'm on a slab and it's a new build, so the hose bib connects to pex with it crimped.
I may have to cut into the drywall and create an access point to get to it.
Can this be repaired by oneself or is a plumber needed?
It really depends on how it's installed. If it's been soldered together solid you might want a plumber but sometimes they've been threaded in and then I'd say it's a typical DIY job. So I'd say it depends on your home.
How do we soak up the water behind the wall?
We had to just wait and let ours dry naturally
How do you know if it's leaking in the wall without opening it up?
It was running out of the brick weepholes.
It my problem now ..am try to break the wall and repair it so question do i need break the wall or can take it out without break the wall
Ain't that just fuckn cute
It's split its a frost free lol
Give him some sigot water to drink 🍺
Who do I call to repair this?
A plumber will be able to handle this.
Ghostbusters
Whoever designed that spicket needs to pay for the repair and damage.
Spigot
He said spicket😂
Garbage don’t use them
They work fine if you don’t leave a hose connected to it during freezing temperatures.