Frost Free Outdoor Faucet Repair

On frost proof faucets the washer is located on the end of the long faucet stem.

Frost free outdoor faucet repair.

Buy a repair kit that matches your faucet brand and use the packing from the kit. 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. The packing nut is located directly behind the handle and has six flat sides to facilitate removal with a wrench.

Simmons 850sb repair kit 8 pieces for use with 4800 model and 800sb series yard hydrant. Use lockjaw pliers to support the frost proof faucet body while removing the packing nut. Another place a frost proof faucet can leak is from the anti siphon portion of the valve if the faucet has one. Remove the faucet packing nut by turning it counterclockwise with an adjustable wrench.