11-12-2011, 06:19 PM
Is it a "frost proof" spigot ? If it is they are designed to trickle out for a bit after they are shut off
(this is why they don't freeze) Many people make the mistake of over tightening them trying make
them quit leaking. This will over compress the seals and then it will leak.
Before replacing it I would replace the seat washer. Remove the whole stem and take it to the hardware store
to get the proper fit. The old one will be too smashed to get the proper one. After replacing the seat washer
shut it off and give it a minute to drain out (if frost free) Worst case is that you can still replace it if needed.
OK - I thought it was the spigot and not the shut off. I would still try a replacement washer first. I have used
a variant of the shark bites and they have worked fine. I would not trust the inside a sealed wall though.
(this is why they don't freeze) Many people make the mistake of over tightening them trying make
them quit leaking. This will over compress the seals and then it will leak.
Before replacing it I would replace the seat washer. Remove the whole stem and take it to the hardware store
to get the proper fit. The old one will be too smashed to get the proper one. After replacing the seat washer
shut it off and give it a minute to drain out (if frost free) Worst case is that you can still replace it if needed.
OK - I thought it was the spigot and not the shut off. I would still try a replacement washer first. I have used
a variant of the shark bites and they have worked fine. I would not trust the inside a sealed wall though.