11-12-2011, 07:26 PM
The outside spigot would be the one that is frost free, not the inside shut off.
"what do you mean by "remove the whole stem"?
The stem is what the handle attaches to, and has the washer on the other end. It is likely that the washer is old and not sealing properly.
Remove the screw holding the handle on and remove handle. You now need to unscrew the large nut holding the stem in the shut offs body. You will want to keep the body from moving (risks breaking joint) I would use a pipe wrench or large channel lock pliers to cradle it and then use a crescent wrench to unscrew the stem. There will be a small washer/seat on the end of the stem (usually sits down in a shallow area) The washer is likely compressed or deformed so taking the whole stem in will allow to get a correct replacement. Get a packing washer too while you're at it.
http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projec...ep-By-Step
"what do you mean by "remove the whole stem"?
The stem is what the handle attaches to, and has the washer on the other end. It is likely that the washer is old and not sealing properly.
Remove the screw holding the handle on and remove handle. You now need to unscrew the large nut holding the stem in the shut offs body. You will want to keep the body from moving (risks breaking joint) I would use a pipe wrench or large channel lock pliers to cradle it and then use a crescent wrench to unscrew the stem. There will be a small washer/seat on the end of the stem (usually sits down in a shallow area) The washer is likely compressed or deformed so taking the whole stem in will allow to get a correct replacement. Get a packing washer too while you're at it.
http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projec...ep-By-Step