How to Fix a Leaking Hose Bib (Woodford Model 19)

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024

Komentáře • 238

  • @olaf8297
    @olaf8297 Před rokem +42

    Thank you for actually showing a spigot repair instead of talking about other things for half an hour! GREAT!

  • @TheTurbinator
    @TheTurbinator Před rokem +6

    Thank you for getting straight to the point. It is a very rare and appreciated skill on CZcams. Getting to the paint, that is. So again -- thank you.

  • @PhilFitzgerald-v3g
    @PhilFitzgerald-v3g Před 23 dny

    Terrific video, shows all three problems with easy to follow instruction plus seeing the actual demonstrations!!! Took me longer to shut the main waterline off than to fix the problem!! Only needed the washer replaced.

  • @user-bq1kn7of4u
    @user-bq1kn7of4u Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thank you for a short concise video that taught me everything I needed to understand about this topic! And thanks for skipping all the hyper active BS some other guys use in their videos. THIS is the way it should be done!

  • @gt7500
    @gt7500 Před 3 lety +5

    Loved the humility you showed me at the end, when the "defective" valve wouldn't come out! That shows that I'm not the only one who does stuff like that!

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety

      Ha! Yep! It happens to us all!

  • @WestExplainsBest
    @WestExplainsBest Před rokem +12

    This is a solid video, from an informational and production standpoint. Props to a quality CZcams Channel! I'm shocked you don't have more subs.

  • @kirkbrode
    @kirkbrode Před 2 lety +3

    Far and away the best and most helpful video on how to fix a leaking hose bib.

  • @anneg4819
    @anneg4819 Před 2 lety +6

    My vacuum breaker has been leaking for ages. This was so clear and simple. Thanks so much!

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety +1

      That's great to hear. Thanks for watching!

  • @chokedoutlie
    @chokedoutlie Před rokem +6

    Straight to the point with visuals and explanations. Great video, thanks!

  • @oldguywisdom2904
    @oldguywisdom2904 Před 3 lety +39

    Little note. When tightening the packing nut with new washer don't tighten as tight as you can get it. This way if it leaks in the future you can simply tighten a bit more to stop the packing leak.

    • @fredhelmecke6073
      @fredhelmecke6073 Před 3 lety +1

      He said lightly sung it.....he did it right.

    • @diggyrat
      @diggyrat Před rokem +2

      Also for newbies to maintenance - always use two pair of channel locks, so you don’t tweak the whole works 😂

    • @DennisEaton
      @DennisEaton Před rokem

      ​@@fredhelmecke6073 s

  • @TheDopalgangr
    @TheDopalgangr Před 2 lety +12

    Nice job, watched some other guys that was twice as long and full of BS cutaways. Thanks for keeping it concise and to the point!

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety

      Glad you liked our approach - thanks for watching!

  • @MrRafa108
    @MrRafa108 Před 2 lety +12

    Thank you for this. It helped a lot. And I appreciate your attention to detail in terms of covering all possible areas where the faucet can leak. Great job!

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety

      No problem! Glad this was helpful.

  • @cyraxdiazable
    @cyraxdiazable Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the step by step tutorial, I was able to fix my spigot. I used a little bit of plumber's putty to hold the breaker in place.
    I did break the retaining screw, luckily I was able to drill it out and jam a small screwdriver in it.

  • @theadviser123
    @theadviser123 Před rokem +1

    I tightened the packing nut because it was leaking from the stem. It worked! Voila!
    I had a repair kit ready, but didn't need it.
    Thank you so much for your detailed, precise, helpful instructions.

  • @dans5157
    @dans5157 Před rokem +1

    Great demonstration, photography, sound, and explanation. On my original attempt I missed the step of re-engaging the tube with the handle prior to installing the packing...so the spigot leaked! Looking back on the other video I had viewed prior to my "repair," I noted that this step was glossed over a bit. But my bad, all the same. This one is going into my "save to watch later" bin, as I am certain I will be needing it again. Well done.

  • @larryj.1991
    @larryj.1991 Před rokem +5

    Very clear, complete instructions. Thank you!

  • @bryanbutte
    @bryanbutte Před rokem +1

    Not my model, but this was the first video that popped up for spigot repair and it helped me make an informed purchase and now I know the steps I need to repair my existing spigot! Thanks!

  • @Heyghhlar
    @Heyghhlar Před 11 měsíci

    Clear stepwise demonstration with possible complications at various steps plus work-arounds.

  • @westvmountains-xc6bp
    @westvmountains-xc6bp Před rokem

    Had a slow but consistent leak from the knob, and searched a lot yesterday for how to troubleshoot that, and came back with nothing but installing a full repair kit to fix spigot leaks. I had decided I'd go to Lowe's tomorrow to get a kit for the Woodford Model 17 and get it over with. Then, this video was randomly on my recommends today. LOL Watched over 25 videos, this is the only one to recommended testing the packing nut as an initial step ... it had somehow loosened, and I was able to get a quarter-turn tighter, leak stopped. Saved me $30.

  • @johnd3376
    @johnd3376 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Love how these "repair" guys show us how to work on a brand new valve. Let's have something about removing a packing nut from a hose bib that's 30 years old.

    • @sofjanmustopoh7232
      @sofjanmustopoh7232 Před 4 měsíci

      Patient and a pick. Judicious use of tug , pull and smack on adjustable wrench to pull the stem out .

    • @briangross6726
      @briangross6726 Před 4 dny

      Had the same problem with my 30 year old spigot...until I pried the ancient solidified packing rubber from the washer. It popped right out after that.

  • @Craig5150EVH
    @Craig5150EVH Před rokem

    Just found this a few hours ago....spent $20 @ LOWES...worked like a charm !!
    THANKS A TON !!!

  • @williampockoski5029
    @williampockoski5029 Před rokem +2

    Best video on the planting, thank you very much.

  • @brianshea4177
    @brianshea4177 Před rokem

    Excellent breakdown of a common plumbing problem. Best trouble-shooting I've found on this plumbing issue. Thank you.

  • @sooverit3258
    @sooverit3258 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank yo so much for this video. Saved us money and time waiting around for the repair person.

  • @randallthomas5593
    @randallthomas5593 Před 2 lety +3

    Excellent video, especially for this novice homeowner.

  • @theobserver9131
    @theobserver9131 Před 2 lety +1

    I thought it would be something like that, I've rebuilt standard faucets. Thanks for walking me through it so I can go into it informed!

  • @mikegrimm6960
    @mikegrimm6960 Před 2 lety +6

    Love this video! Right to the point! No BS!

  • @CO2isfake
    @CO2isfake Před 19 dny

    Thank you for showing the orientation of the valve seat!!!!

  • @nancyyork6066
    @nancyyork6066 Před rokem +2

    Great job answered every question!!!

  • @jeffj7831
    @jeffj7831 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good instructions. Mine is leaking from the nozzle. Got to get the parts tomorrow to fix it. Thanks!

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety

      Good luck getting it fixed! Let me know if it worked!

  • @stephenfowler9752
    @stephenfowler9752 Před 2 lety +2

    Appreciate the detail and clear instructions. Thank you!

  • @yiyin314
    @yiyin314 Před 2 lety +1

    Every step is right to the point. Up my level

  • @ilovetotri23
    @ilovetotri23 Před rokem

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I was afraid I was going to have to cut through my ceiling to get to the leaking part, clearly I do not. I can do this repair easily!

  • @keithwalker5078
    @keithwalker5078 Před rokem +2

    very good video with lots of specifics.

  • @billytheweasel
    @billytheweasel Před 3 lety +2

    This guy knows plumbing parts terms. Nice to see an actual plumber teaching actual plumbing.
    I think my leak is from the corroded handle screw. Is that possible? The packing nut is reverse-thread and seems snug.

    • @fix135
      @fix135 Před 3 lety

      Likely it's the packing (seal) behind the packing nut. The handle screw doesn't hold back any water at all. The shaft that it screws into goes through the packing inside the packing nut. Hope I didn't confuse you too badly.

  • @robertzobert1953
    @robertzobert1953 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the great demonstration and instructions!

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety

      Of course! Thanks for watching!

  • @spera1294
    @spera1294 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you! And ya, the stash looks great on you!

  • @teresaherring7641
    @teresaherring7641 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for keeping it simple

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety

      Of course - hope this helped you!

  • @emerysaladin6871
    @emerysaladin6871 Před 2 lety +1

    Very informative . Now I'll try it. Thanks

  • @Fidelisinspire
    @Fidelisinspire Před 2 lety +1

    Will be fixing mine today. Thank you so much!

  • @thomascogar8912
    @thomascogar8912 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks very much, problem solved very easily thank to you and your video -

  • @d66paynter1
    @d66paynter1 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for the Video mine was in the cap all it was the rubber gromet / washer came off the float

  • @swamibeyond6382
    @swamibeyond6382 Před 4 měsíci

    Thought I was going to be disassembling my 23 yr old frost free, but your last tip "tighten the packing nut" fixed the leak.

  • @Seaghost08
    @Seaghost08 Před 2 lety

    Great video. My FFHB was a little different. I happened to have the correct size washer in my plumbing tool box. Repair made without having to go to Home Depot. That in itself is a WIN!

  • @pafrazier56
    @pafrazier56 Před 3 lety +3

    Well done, doing some advance research for a repair and not sure if it's the same brand but the information is great to have regardless. Thank you for the time you put into your videos.

  • @ericwolfe8027
    @ericwolfe8027 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video that explained exactly what I needed to know. Thanks!

  • @polson8084
    @polson8084 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks! It would be interesting to see the same type of video on an older (40yr old) outdoor faucet

    • @ruthking8243
      @ruthking8243 Před 3 lety

      Look for the video Ask This Old House. The one I saw,the plumber has a brown shirt on. That one may help you or the other ones with same title.

  • @luthergyi2231
    @luthergyi2231 Před rokem +1

    Very informative. Thank you.

  • @joematty1353
    @joematty1353 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome teaching!

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Glad we could help.

  • @BethSchneider-nd3dz
    @BethSchneider-nd3dz Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you, this was very helpful and solved the problem!!

  • @iamlm
    @iamlm Před měsícem

    Excellent, Excellent video. Thank you!

  • @donbarth1377
    @donbarth1377 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent tutorial. Thanks !!

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety

      Great to hear this helped. Thanks!

  • @ODowney1
    @ODowney1 Před 3 lety +4

    Concise and to the point. Thanks. I will be fixing one tomorrow. Good instructions

  • @nanalucynyuu
    @nanalucynyuu Před 3 lety +3

    I like how you fixed my entire problem at 5:57

  • @sman6435
    @sman6435 Před rokem +1

    Your video was very helpful - thank you! I purchased a 3 year old home with Woodford faucets - some hot/cold and some just cold. I don't know what model numbers they are so I'm hoping the numbers are stamped on them somewhere. My question is "do you know where I can purchase the basic parts (e.g. valve seat rubber, rubber check valve and packing washer) for the Woodford faucets? You said "your local hardware store", but my local Home Depot and Lowes don't carry those specific parts.

  • @1jantheman1
    @1jantheman1 Před rokem

    Just what I needed to know. Thanks!

  • @willscholten1737
    @willscholten1737 Před rokem

    thank you, very clear but I have these on my house and I tightened the bushing a few years ago, to take care of it then, now I thought I should just rebuild them now, so I took them apart, saw it would cost me 20 dollars per faucet, just wiped the parts off, and put them both back together and neither on leaks, maybe I just had a speck of something in there. So glad I didn't spend the money!!!

  • @charliehorsenm3446
    @charliehorsenm3446 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent and very complete video. Thanks.

  • @VictorSoto-kr2hd
    @VictorSoto-kr2hd Před měsícem

    Big help, thanks a lot. God bless!!

  • @sallaforgia4722
    @sallaforgia4722 Před 4 měsíci

    great video. very clear instructions thanks

  • @MARD0G
    @MARD0G Před 2 lety +1

    great video. thanks for putting this up.

  • @MrWhitelightning73
    @MrWhitelightning73 Před 10 měsíci +15

    When mine leak, I just sell the whole house.

  • @markpompi5912
    @markpompi5912 Před 2 lety +1

    That's funny when you take a second to think "counter clockwise" and all of those equations appear rotating just like you're calculating something in your brain. Too funny!!!

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety

      Ha! Sometimes it's closer to the truth than I'd like to admit!

  • @fparent
    @fparent Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for this informative video.

  • @stevewalters9472
    @stevewalters9472 Před rokem

    Excellent video!! Thank you!

  • @margoterrill5120
    @margoterrill5120 Před měsícem

    Excellent, thank you.

  • @Mayoazteca
    @Mayoazteca Před 10 měsíci

    Finally…..,. Thank you!!!!!

  • @shannonwillett1589
    @shannonwillett1589 Před rokem

    Nice moustache. Video was great too.

  • @jeffinillinois
    @jeffinillinois Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks! All sealed up!!!!

  • @shapourdashtpour63
    @shapourdashtpour63 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for the thorough video! How can I tell the model of my valve by the way? Thanks

  • @kenwu453
    @kenwu453 Před rokem

    thank you for the video. Is there any trick to lose a very tight vacuum breaker?

  • @8484rasin
    @8484rasin Před 3 lety +1

    Great video ! covered everything.

  • @joeycarson5510
    @joeycarson5510 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for the great moustache and video. I am purchasing a home and inspection pointed out a leaking hose bib on the outside of the foundation is likely causing some mold inside the finished basement where the drywall meets the floor. I presume this means the hose bib leak is actually leaking inside and draining onto the floor causing this mold. Does that mean drywall needs to be removed, mold killed and cleaned up and that should be it to address this? Or can there be worse downstream effects?

  • @rlm9825
    @rlm9825 Před 3 lety +2

    Good video 👍

  • @bwagenberg
    @bwagenberg Před 3 lety +3

    How do you not lose all the small parts when you're kneeling on the side of your house? Beautiful detail.

    • @JLilliquist
      @JLilliquist Před 3 lety

      Use a bowl to put all the part into.

  • @zhouzheng15
    @zhouzheng15 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @jacksonvang2946
    @jacksonvang2946 Před rokem

    Best one I seen. Kool video

  • @johnfriedmann2413
    @johnfriedmann2413 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. Like that you left in the mistakes. Is there an easy way to identify which valve I have? Are they all marked with model and brand?

    • @dans5157
      @dans5157 Před rokem +1

      The woodfords have the model number on the top of the vacuum breaker,

  • @talonkohler3350
    @talonkohler3350 Před rokem

    So helpful!

  • @simplelifewithlyn
    @simplelifewithlyn Před 3 lety

    thanks for this video, you explained it clearly, just what I needed, got two outdoor faucets leaking. new friend here. see you around.

  • @drmoynihan
    @drmoynihan Před rokem

    Thank you for this clear presentation.
    Will a Prier Hydrant Vaccum Breaker Replacement Kit work on the Woodford models?

  • @billjuss5331
    @billjuss5331 Před 2 lety

    Good Job on Video. What do you do if water is coming out of the hole in the stem that holds handle?

  • @edgarhernandez7836
    @edgarhernandez7836 Před 2 lety

    You are the best 👍

  • @supersoup5509
    @supersoup5509 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video

    • @willplumb
      @willplumb  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching! Hope this helped!

  • @DrewsBackYardMechanics

    Thanks for the video

  • @joeholgerson1921
    @joeholgerson1921 Před 3 lety

    Really good how to.

  • @markd.lavallee9402
    @markd.lavallee9402 Před rokem

    Nice job

  • @vonsoutavong-vongsay3602

    Hi. I have a leak at the valve of Nibco 90 outside faucet. How do I find a replacement kit or unit? Thanks for your great video and help.

  • @helenparker3540
    @helenparker3540 Před rokem

    Thank you!!

  • @JMAX79
    @JMAX79 Před 2 dny

    Mine was leaking from the vacuum breaker… removing the cap and tightening it seems to have fixed it.

  • @fg6186
    @fg6186 Před 3 lety

    Thanks. Helped me fix my problem

  • @detech8149
    @detech8149 Před 3 lety

    This one looks very similar to mine. Plumbers are quoted at least $250. Might try it myself now

    • @dude4173
      @dude4173 Před 2 lety

      $250? I was just quoted $1,100 to replace my hose bib by a plumber.

    • @detech8149
      @detech8149 Před 2 lety

      @@dude4173 holy crap, mine was just a bag of parts that cost like 10 bucks. Is your bib an older one with no access?

    • @dude4173
      @dude4173 Před 2 lety

      @@detech8149 it’s a 1971 home with access in crawl space.. I’m checking with two other plumbers right now to compare prices. I’m sure this guy just doesn’t want the job so he shot high hoping I wouldn’t care.

  • @fdukes30
    @fdukes30 Před 5 měsíci

    So on mine the screw holding the handle on, the head is stripped. If I cut that off to get the handle off while that keep me from being able to do this repair? I can always replace the screw.

  • @NothingWasEasyTilNow
    @NothingWasEasyTilNow Před 2 lety

    I'm unsure what the actual problem is. Its not leaking when turned off. But when I open the valve, the water flow is reduced significantly. Asking for some guidance before I open it up. Thanks for a great vid. Mine is an American Valve btw.

  • @petermccracken8568
    @petermccracken8568 Před 9 měsíci

    Looking for help. My hosebib only has a 1/4 turn from off to on. Guessing there is some kind of cartridge rather than rubber seal. Can't figure out how to pull rod and assembly. Any suggestions. Tried turning handle hard and no luck. Tried pulling hard no luck.

  • @user-kd3xl2ws2h
    @user-kd3xl2ws2h Před rokem

    Can I replace the valve handle without turning off the water? I don't have a separate shutoff for outside and last time I turned off my mainline and turned it back on it leaked for days without me knowing. I'd have to get a pro out to fix the mainline because the City needs to shutoff the water to the house. Its a big thing... Want to fix the leak outside without all that hassel.

  • @dylanchambers4440
    @dylanchambers4440 Před 2 lety

    Do you have to shut off the water to replace the packing nut from the valve stem?

  • @eldeteproductions
    @eldeteproductions Před 2 lety

    Mine leaks from behind the vinyl siding? But only when hose is attached aka when there is pressure against the water flow. We bought a fixer upper any advice is much appreciated!!

  • @laurentkilchoer343
    @laurentkilchoer343 Před 2 lety

    In my new house I have a simile faucet. When under pressure - with hose and sprayer attached but closed - there is a water running noise in the wall containing the pipe (as if the water was/is fully turned on). Is this a normal backflow noise, or do I have a leak in my wall?
    Thanks!

  • @copace1
    @copace1 Před rokem

    Any tips on removing a handle that won't come off? I can't get it to budge. Only 17 years old, but has some minor corrosion. Same problem on both of my spigots.

    • @dabinasa4748
      @dabinasa4748 Před 5 měsíci

      You’re better off to replace the whole assembly at this point. Not worth creating a bigger leak/problems