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Replacing a spigot (outdoor faucet)
hypernova:
--- Quote from: J_K_M_A_N on July 12, 2010, 11:09:16 pm ---If it is a Woodford faucet you can replace all the parts inside without replacing the whole unit. (Maybe for other brands as well but the company I work for reps Woodford. :)) If you can't find parts, you grab the copper piece with a wrench and unscrew the rounded part (which should turn the whole faucet I believe). You will have to unmount it from the wall outside before doing this. It looks to me like a male end on that and the copper piece looks to be female. Good luck.
J_K_M_A_N
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It is indeed a Woodford Model 17.. I found a site talking about replacement parts for it. Except how do I get under that EPDM packing gunk? It's solidified, and not going anywhere.
--- Quote from: LLUncoolJ on July 13, 2010, 09:53:09 am --- If you are very lucky, there may be a shutoff valve somewhere in the area. If not, shut it off where it comes into the house or at the meter.
One other thing, look up local plumbing suppliers and go to one of them to get a new one. The ones you will find at Home Depot, Lowes, Sears Hardware, etc are a lower grade than the type plumbers use...usually not full bore either.
One last thing, buy a little roll of teflon tape and wrap it around the male threads before you thread the new spigot on. I know this is elementary, but if it's the first time you've worked with plumbing, worth a reminder.
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They've got a shutoff right inside the basement where the main pipe enters the house, which is right next to the spigot. I've used that when I did my first checks yesterday.
And you're right, it's all elementary stuff, for sure, but the input is appreciated. Now to figure out if I know a local plumbing supply that isn't a home depot/lowes/etc.
Google-ho!
J_K_M_A_N:
You can buy a repair kit here. Or find a repair parts place that carries them. Ask for an RK-17MH. You should be able to go to most plumbing wholesalers and buy from them. Most will sell to you. Just don't say you tried everywhere to find it...if you do that they will rape you. :) That comes with everything but the rod so you don't need to know what length. Just reuse the rod you have. The rod *ALMOST* never needs to be replaced. You should be able to just unscrew the packing nut and pull everything out. It should be pretty easy. If you need to, I believe you can reconnect the handle and pull the rod out if it is stuck (after taking out the packing nut).
That is the nice thing about Woodford's. You can repair them while they are still installed. (Just shut off the water. ;))
J_K_M_A_N
LLUncoolJ:
Let us know how it goes. Always nice to file stuff like this in the back of my mind in case it ever happens me.
hypernova:
--- Quote from: J_K_M_A_N on July 13, 2010, 10:25:45 pm ---You can buy a repair kit here. Or find a repair parts place that carries them. Ask for an RK-17MH. You should be able to go to most plumbing wholesalers and buy from them. Most will sell to you. Just don't say you tried everywhere to find it...if you do that they will rape you. :) That comes with everything but the rod so you don't need to know what length . Just reuse the rod you have. The rod *ALMOST* never needs to be replaced. You should be able to just unscrew the packing nut and pull everything out. It should be pretty easy. If you need to, I believe you can reconnect the handle and pull the rod out if it is stuck (after taking out the packing nut).
That is the nice thing about Woodford's. You can repair them while they are still installed. (Just shut off the water. ;))
J_K_M_A_N
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Sorry...couldn't help myself. That post was just too awesome! :D
J_K_M_A_N:
--- Quote from: hypernova on July 14, 2010, 11:48:20 pm ---
--- Quote from: J_K_M_A_N on July 13, 2010, 10:25:45 pm ---You can buy a repair kit here. Or find a repair parts place that carries them. Ask for an RK-17MH. You should be able to go to most plumbing wholesalers and buy from them. Most will sell to you. Just don't say you tried everywhere to find it...if you do that they will rape you. :) That comes with everything but the rod so you don't need to know what length . Just reuse the rod you have. The rod *ALMOST* never needs to be replaced. You should be able to just unscrew the packing nut and pull everything out. It should be pretty easy. If you need to, I believe you can reconnect the handle and pull the rod out if it is stuck (after taking out the packing nut).
That is the nice thing about Woodford's. You can repair them while they are still installed. (Just shut off the water. ;))
J_K_M_A_N
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Sorry...couldn't help myself. That post was just too awesome! :D
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I don't feel like a closet homosexual... :-\ :dunno
J_K_M_A_N
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