How to Replace a Spigot | Ask This Old House

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In this video, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert, Richard Trethewey, explains a variety of failure points in a hose spigot and demonstrates how to replace one that is damaged beyond repair. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Richard Trethewey demonstrates a couple of ways to fix a leaky hose spigot. Richard explains that there are two places a spigot usually fails—the bonnet and the stem— and shows how to easily stop the leak and extend the life of your spigot. How Do You Keep Outdoor Spigots from Freezing in Winter? With your average spigot, the washer sits on the outside of the house, so in the winter, water is prone to freezing if it is not shut off and drained. Instead, Richard advises using a frostproof spigot. It has a longer stem that reaches inside the house, meaning the washer end is far enough away from the outside, so it is safe from the cold and will prevent a frozen pipe. Time: 1 hour Cost: $50 Skill Level: Moderate Tools: Wrench [https://amzn.to/3xnZTmW] Phillips screwdriver [https://amzn.to/3aorzy7] Tape measure [https://amzn.to/3elTmjH] Torch [https://amzn.to/2P6Wg3g] Pipe cutter [https://amzn.to/3tQueZf] Shopping List: Teflon tape [https://amzn.to/3tDIB2X] Coupling [https://amzn.to/3gu0eOD] Solder [https://amzn.to/3v7tejl] Flux [https://amzn.to/3xfsz1a] Emery cloth [https://amzn.to/3gre846] Fitting brush [https://amzn.to/3n93roj] Stainless steel screws [https://amzn.to/3n5zXre] Steps for Replacing a Spigot:

Published 2021-05-01 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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