Freeze Proof Outdoor Faucet

Getting the faucet apart is the hard part.

Freeze proof outdoor faucet.

The freeze proof faucet has a handle and spout outside the home like any spigot. Your faucet may look a little different from the one we show but the basic steps will be the same even if you have an anti siphon faucet see photo above. Get it as soon as thu sep 24. In fact you can fix most outdoor faucets that aren t freeze proof the same way.

3 00 coupon applied at checkout save 3 00 with coupon. Don t forget to shut off the water supply before you get started. You may have to turn the stem to unscrew it before it ll come out. Remove the handle and nut photo 1 and pull the stem from the faucet photo 2.

Freeze miser 2 pack outdoor faucet freeze protection durable replacement for faucet covers for winter freeze proof outdoor faucet protector low maintenance easy to install saves water. An exterior faucet such as a freeze proof faucet may be exposed to cold winter temperatures causing the metal pipe connected to the faucet to become cold enough to freeze water. Get it as soon as thu oct 1. After that you simply replace the old parts with new ones.

A freeze proof outdoor faucet has the same compression valve as a regular outdoor spigot but the valve mechanism is separated from the handle and spout by a long copper tube. Photos 1 3 show how it s done. On frost proof faucets the washer is located on the end of the long faucet stem. For pricing and availability.

Woodford 3 4 in pex. This allows you to make the water connection inside the house where the air is warmer and where freezing is unlikely. A frost proof sillcock faucet hose spigot is an excellent choice in climates with freezing winter temperatures since the faucet s design prevents water from remaining inside the faucet near the exterior wall where it can freeze and split the faucet body. Sharkbite push to connect frost free anti siphon sillcock is the easiest way to install a new or replace an existing sillcock.

A valve stem. American valve 12 in frost proof anti siphon sillcock. The frost free anti siphon is perfect for protection against freeze and burst pipes and protects the faucet from any potential back pressure and contaminated water flowing back into the main line. X 8 the 1 2 in.

The pipe is usually at least 4 inches long and sometimes longer to reach far enough into the home to keep the water in warm temperatures. That connects to a long pipe which has a shutoff valve or stop valve at the other end. Prier products 8 in l 1 2 in mip brass frost proof wall faucet valve. The parts of a frost proof faucet can however wear out and require repair or replacement.