I had to install a Sharkbite in-line shutoff valve ahead of this poorly designed sillcock in the basement because I’m unable to keep it from leaking. And by the way, Sharkbite now makes a variety of outdoor faucets that appear to be top quality and as just as brilliantly designed as all Sharkbite products are. I’ll be replacing all of these overly complicated old sillcocks with the Sharkbite versions instead of trying to rebuild these relics.
So the title of the video is a bit misleading. Perhaps this video should be called, identifying your hydrant as there's no actual service and repair advice beyond identification in the entire video.
Your products and guides are terrible. Can't wait to replace them. Three Prier faucets all are crap. Wish I could bill you for my wasted time and water.
Too confusing. Too many variants, Too many replaceable parts. No instructions on what goes on the end. I'm about ready to go back to an old style freeze proof outdoor fawcet.
My M400 steam did not look anything like the stem pictured. Mine has a rubber boot gasket at the end. My hydrant has been leaking and despite using replacement parts from the 630-7755 kit, the hydrant continues to leak. Can the stem be defective? After spending $30 on a new handle and new replacement parts, should I throw more money at a replacement stem? Why does my M400 stem look so different than the one in your demo?
Does it happen to have 4 holes, 2 on each side? If so, I have the same stem and spent quite a bit of time trying to find a replacement for that stem. I ended up buying the universal stem part number P-231-02US and robbing parts off of that stem, replaced the graphite packing and the included washer, I also used some plumbers tape on the screw that holds the handle on because it was leaking through the front of the handle. I had to cinch down pretty good on the large nut behind the handle in order to keep the nut from leaking. After all that, it works like a new faucet now.
I replaced the washers and vacuum with both kits on my 500 series (house is 20 years old) I’m sure it’s original but it still drips. Do I need to replace the stem at this point?
Man you guys are precious.
Is it so hard to stamp a part number on the part that sits outside the wall?
I had to install a Sharkbite in-line shutoff valve ahead of this poorly designed sillcock in the basement because I’m unable to keep it from leaking. And by the way, Sharkbite now makes a variety of outdoor faucets that appear to be top quality and as just as brilliantly designed as all Sharkbite products are. I’ll be replacing all of these overly complicated old sillcocks with the Sharkbite versions instead of trying to rebuild these relics.
So the title of the video is a bit misleading. Perhaps this video should be called, identifying your hydrant as there's no actual service and repair advice beyond identification in the entire video.
This product should not even exist! I've spent more money on replacing EVERY part on here that I could have bought a new non-Prier hydrant.
I have been fighting this thing since it was installed 2 years ago. It leaks like a sieve.
Yours too? Total junk.
You don’t show how to disassemble it completely
An you know how to do that, right? Stop bitchin'.
Awesome video. You rock. Very helpful. 👍👍👍👍👍
Your products and guides are terrible. Can't wait to replace them. Three Prier faucets all are crap. Wish I could bill you for my wasted time and water.
Too confusing. Too many variants, Too many replaceable parts. No instructions on what goes on the end. I'm about ready to go back to an old style freeze proof outdoor fawcet.
Judging by the rest of the comments I'm not the only one here because mine failed prematurely. I should have bought a better brand
My M400 steam did not look anything like the stem pictured. Mine has a rubber boot gasket at the end. My hydrant has been leaking and despite using replacement parts from the 630-7755 kit, the hydrant continues to leak. Can the stem be defective? After spending $30 on a new handle and new replacement parts, should I throw more money at a replacement stem? Why does my M400 stem look so different than the one in your demo?
Does it happen to have 4 holes, 2 on each side? If so, I have the same stem and spent quite a bit of time trying to find a replacement for that stem. I ended up buying the universal stem part number P-231-02US and robbing parts off of that stem, replaced the graphite packing and the included washer, I also used some plumbers tape on the screw that holds the handle on because it was leaking through the front of the handle. I had to cinch down pretty good on the large nut behind the handle in order to keep the nut from leaking. After all that, it works like a new faucet now.
@@RailmanKC I solved the problem by replacing the entire hydrant for $36. The individual repair parts would have been $80 - what's the sense to that?
@@RobertoSiffredi-xy1nc I’m glad you got it solved.
Well done!
The diamond version without the spring loaded tip does not operate as a check valve then?
Instead of the spring, we have a rubber boot backflow preventer.
hello... i have the 478-12L product. do i need to remove the stem prior to soldering the valve into place? thank you
Yes, we would recommend removing the stem to get the rubber off the metal so it doesn't melt.
I replaced the washers and vacuum with both kits on my 500 series (house is 20 years old) I’m sure it’s original but it still drips. Do I need to replace the stem at this point?
Yes, that is probably your best bet. Visti completeplumbingsource.com to order the part.
@@PrierProductscouldnt find a mansfield type 500 series replacement stem14” on the site
Way to many variations, poorly engineered and constrcted.