How To Install Shut Off Valve For Outside Faucet

In this video mark donovan of http www homeadditionplus com shows how to fix a anti siphon valve on a faucet.

How to install shut off valve for outside faucet.

Now here s a pretty common problem i see. Usually this is a laundry tub outdoor spigot or kitchen faucet. Then cut copper pipe with an autocut tool. Repairing a leaky faucet video how to repair a leaking cut off valve article how to find a plumbing leak article how to check a water meter for plumbing leaks article video transcript.

Turn off either the water shutoff valve to the existing sill cock or the main water supply. Water faucets on the outside of a building still use a valve assembly to regulate the flow of water in a similar way to how indoor faucets operate. First step turn off the water to your house. Deburr the pipe with a deburring tool.

Turn the faucet off and check the spigot for leaks. The inside shut off valve controlling the outside faucet will either be a long thin handle with a rubber grip cover called a ball valve or an older type of valve in. Like indoor faucets an outside faucet valve that has worn out can come to the point where faucet will not shut off completely. Turn off the next valve up the line which may be the main water supply valve.

Open the faucet to drain the line. Cut the supply line with a pipe cutter leaving enough room between the escutcheon plate and the cut to allow installation of the valve fitting. The main water shut off valve stops the flow to the entire home from the water meter while other water valve types shut off the water at individual appliances fixtures and faucets. Before the first freeze close the shutoff valve and unscrew the plug.

At the garden install a blow out valve a ball valve is best below grade in a gravel pit. Then drain your home at the lowest point. Usually the water main will be in a basement or garage. Open the sill cock and drain the water from the line.

Use a sprinkler system valve box to cover it. This guide reviews the types of water shut off valves how they are used and where to find them inside and outside your home. How to install a water shut off valve. Next screw in a standard air hose fitting and a reducer and connect your air hose.

When cutting the supply line cut slowly and gently so. Place a bucket under the old valve. Watch this video to find out more.