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    lyleleeroy Posts: 7, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 20, 2009, 04:48 PM
    Leak from spigot/garden hose connection
    I replaced the garden hose onto my outside spigot. Now it leaks from the spigot/hose connection. I then purchased a threaded pipe extension to hook the garden hose onto that but still it leaks from the spigot/hose connection.

    I never had a leak with my old hose and as I also tried the pipe extension and the new hose and both give me leaks I am at a loss.

    Any advice?

    Thanks in advance
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    Jul 20, 2009, 05:12 PM

    Try some teflon plumber's tape around the male end of the connection. This should stop your leak.
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    Jul 20, 2009, 06:31 PM

    Hi,
    I would say missing or damaged washer sealing the fitting.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Jul 20, 2009, 06:41 PM

    Washer is my thinking, but if I read you correctly, the leak always stays at the spigot even with a new extension, is that correct?
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    Jul 21, 2009, 01:02 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by twinkiedooter View Post
    Try some teflon plumber's tape around the male end of the connection. This should stop your leak.
    Thanks I've tried that also and it does not work. I appreciate your help
    Jp
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    Jul 21, 2009, 01:03 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by crigby View Post
    Hi,
    I would say missing or damaged washer sealing the fitting.
    Peace,
    Clarke
    No there is a brand new washer in there
    Tks anyway

    Jp
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    Jul 21, 2009, 03:33 AM

    If washer is new and Teflon tape did not help, it is possible leak is coming from packing nut.

    This is nut that spindle goes through. Tighten nut and see if this helps.

    Chuck
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    Jul 21, 2009, 03:56 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by creahands View Post
    If washer is new and Teflon tape did not help, it is possible leak is coming from packing nut.

    This is nut that spindle goes thru. Tighten nut and see if this helps.

    Chuck

    Thanks a lot I will check into that

    Tks
    Jp
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    Jul 21, 2009, 03:58 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by creahands View Post
    If washer is new and Teflon tape did not help, it is possible leak is coming from packing nut.

    This is nut that spindle goes thru. Tighten nut and see if this helps.

    Chuck

    I am not sure what you mean by the packing nut. The hose faucet is one piece - the spigot for the hose and the connection for the turning on/off wheel. I would love to just take that whole faucet off but it's on so tight I can't get it off.

    Tks
    Jp
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    Jul 21, 2009, 05:29 AM

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    Jul 21, 2009, 05:53 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
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    It is leaking at B-only drip drip drip but it shouldn't even do that.

    Tks a lot
    Jp
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    Jul 21, 2009, 03:43 PM

    OK. You said that there is a rubber washer there, correct. If reasonably tight there should be not leak. First inspect the end of the hose bib to insure that it is smooth, no nicks or grooves.
    No nicks or grooves, put a second washer in the end of the hose. With two washers the hose connector should easily seal.
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    Jul 21, 2009, 03:56 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
    OK. You said that there is a rubber washer there, correct. If reasonably tight there should be not leak. First inspect the end of the hose bib to insure that it is smooth, no nicks or grooves.
    No nicks or grooves, put a second washer in the end of the hose. With two washers the hose connector should easily seal.
    Ok thanks I'll pick up another washer tomorrow and see if that does the trick. If not I'll try that thin stripped plumbing tape and put it around the spigot

    Thanks again you've been super helpful
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    May 1, 2012, 07:03 AM
    Bad leak at MiracleGro feed sprayer connection.. New vinyl washer didn't stop leak. Would rubber washer work better?
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