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Evening UPDATE w Pic - Outdoor hose faucet STILL stuck / locked in "on" position
Posted on 7/1/19 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 7/1/19 at 12:41 pm
Mates,
First time suburbanite here, and one of the outdoor faucets in our backayard is stuck in the "open" position. We have a hose connected to it with a nozzle that stops the flow, but in the meantime we're in a pinch b/c we can't turn the tap off to shuffle things around.
A google search shows that I might have to shut off the main water valve and replace some components of the faucet (or the entire faucet).
Is this a job that I can do myself (I mow my own grass and can smoke a killer brisket, but I can't change a tire)? Or maybe there's a trick that I haven't come across on YouTube or google searches yet?
TIA
First time suburbanite here, and one of the outdoor faucets in our backayard is stuck in the "open" position. We have a hose connected to it with a nozzle that stops the flow, but in the meantime we're in a pinch b/c we can't turn the tap off to shuffle things around.
A google search shows that I might have to shut off the main water valve and replace some components of the faucet (or the entire faucet).
Is this a job that I can do myself (I mow my own grass and can smoke a killer brisket, but I can't change a tire)? Or maybe there's a trick that I haven't come across on YouTube or google searches yet?
TIA
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 7:54 pm
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Posted on 7/1/19 at 12:48 pm to SirWinston
Go to Home Depot, buy new faucet and water main tool. Turn water main valve to the closed position. Use a pipe wrench to remove broken faucet. Install new faucet. Turn water main back on.
Water main key.
LINK
Water main key.
LINK
Posted on 7/1/19 at 12:49 pm to SirWinston
See that nut right behind the handle? Losing it up about a half a turn, maybe more. Then close the valve handle.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 12:52 pm to fishfighter
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See that nut right behind the handle? Losing it up about a half a turn, maybe more. Then close the valve handle.
I don't see it. Can you actually see it in the picture I posted? Am I correct in assuming that if I find what you're talking about here I can keep the water in the rest of the house flowing and don't have to shut off the master valve while I replace the faucet?
Thanks to everybody for responding.
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 7/1/19 at 12:57 pm to SirWinston
Yes, it's chrome. That is a packing gland nut. The valve shaft that connects to the valve handle runs thru the nut. on the other side there is packing that keeps the valve from leaking at the valve stem.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:00 pm to SirWinston
real easy fix, loosen the nut on the handle shaft where it attaches to the valve body.
that will release it so you can turn it then turn it in a turn or two and retighten the nut just so it doesnt drip or leak
and yes its super easy to do this yourself and you dont even need to shut the water off to do it, although it may leak a bit while the nut is loose
that will release it so you can turn it then turn it in a turn or two and retighten the nut just so it doesnt drip or leak
and yes its super easy to do this yourself and you dont even need to shut the water off to do it, although it may leak a bit while the nut is loose
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:08 pm to keakar
Thanks all! Hopefully I'll have a positive update this afternoon. 
Posted on 7/1/19 at 2:25 pm to SirWinston
just dont screw it all the way in before retightening the nut or it will get stuck closed
this is why you want the handle turned in the middle area so after you tighten the packing nut, then you can turn it all the way open or closed
all valves have the nut and its to take it apart to replace the seals and packing inside the valve
this is why you want the handle turned in the middle area so after you tighten the packing nut, then you can turn it all the way open or closed
all valves have the nut and its to take it apart to replace the seals and packing inside the valve
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 7/1/19 at 7:53 pm to fishfighter
Okay mates I took a wrench and loosened the nut (see pic) but the faucet itself still won’t turn. I think the faucet itself has become jammed with mineral deposits or something.
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 7/1/19 at 7:57 pm to SirWinston
Here’s view of the faucet with the handle unscrewed - I think this gold metal piece is locked deep inches there. I guess I need to shut off the water, remove the entire device, and bring it into HD for a matching new faucet?
Posted on 7/1/19 at 8:03 pm to SirWinston
I was able to man handle the broken shaft closed and here is what I guess I have to replace - problem is the faucet and the internals won’t come off
Posted on 7/1/19 at 9:01 pm to SirWinston
It looks like you might need a couple of pipe wrenches.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 9:02 pm to BiggerBear
quote:he obviously has zero idea what he's doing.
It looks like you might need a plumber
Posted on 7/2/19 at 6:12 am to BiggerBear
quote:
It looks like you might need a couple of pipe wrenches.
This, Teflon tape and a new valve. Make sure the new valve is all brass. That is a cheap valve and having dissembler metals is a no no.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 6:28 am to SirWinston
Real easy fix. But after reading your posts, you might want to hire a plumber to do it. New valve, nipple, Teflon tape, and pipe wrench is all you need. Channel locks too.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 7:33 am to SirWinston
the valve I linked up comes with the pipe shown. Your female part of the pipe that it screws into is about 4" inside the wall.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 7:45 am to SirWinston
I had a leaking faucet and decided to add a 1/4 turn ball valve to the main valve. If freezing is a problem in winter, this may not be a good option for you, but it's a quick, cheap and easy fix.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:19 pm to hashtag
quote:quote:he obviously has zero idea what he's doing.
It looks like you might need a plumber
How are people supposed to learn if they don't try things for themselves?
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