Replacing Frost Free Sillcock

The parts of a frost proof faucet can however wear out and require repair or replacement.

Replacing frost free sillcock.

I would like to replace the only the stem assembly 4 inch spring loaded in my frost free anti siphon sillcock. Where the handle attaches the stem assembly is very bent. If your old faucet is soldered in place you may have to hire a plumber for the job or you can cut off the supply pipe behind the soldered fitting and install a new faucet that uses a push in fitting sharkbite is one brand of this type of faucet. B k 888 572hc frost free stem kit replacement 8 inch length for sillcock valve.

A great spring project. X 8 the 1 2 in. On frost proof faucets the washer is located on the end of the long faucet stem. Get it as soon as thu oct 1.

Sharkbite push to connect frost free anti siphon sillcock is the easiest way to install a new or replace an existing sillcock. As an added benefit the anti siphon stops water or other liquids from being siphoned back into your water supply. It prevents cold weather from freezing your pipes because the stem washer seat valve reside inside your house. Remove the handle and nut photo 1 and pull the stem from the faucet photo 2.

Getting the faucet apart is the hard part. 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. The handyguys discuss the repair of the newer frost free style of exterior faucet hosebib sillcock. After that you simply replace the old parts with new ones.

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. 3 9 out of 5 stars 28. Only 10 left in stock order soon. You may have to turn the stem to unscrew it before it ll come out.

Replacing most frost free faucets usually involves just shutting off the water unscrewing the old faucet and screwing on the new one. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon.