Frost Free Outdoor Faucet Repair

If your faucet leaks out of the spout when it s turned off the washer is bad.

Frost free outdoor faucet repair.

Remove the nut then reattach the handle and use it to pull the valve stem straight out. Most frost free stems are 24 inches long so keep pulling until it s all the way out. Simmons 850sb repair kit 8 pieces for use with 4800 model and 800sb series yard hydrant. If your faucet still leaks the stem may be leaking and you should replace the faucet.

The packing nut is located directly behind the handle and has six flat sides to facilitate removal with a wrench. Remove the faucet packing nut by turning it counterclockwise with an adjustable wrench. Buy a repair kit that matches your faucet brand and use the packing from the kit. Use lockjaw pliers to support the frost proof faucet body while removing the packing nut.