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Old Jul 24, 2008, 04:42 PM
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outside spigot
I have an outdoor spigot that that water comes out of the handle when it is turned on. How do I properly pack it?

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Old Jul 24, 2008, 05:06 PM   #2  
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Tighten the packing or bonnet nut, that nut around the stem. Tighten about 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
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That usually happens when the spigot is not used too often. The large washer under the bonnet nut hardens and starts leaking when used. Do as Harold suggested in reply #2.
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Hi All:

If tightening like Harold suggested doesn't work then you may need to go to a home supply store and pick up a little graphite packing rope and wrap that around the stem just under the packing nut a couple times. Then tighten down as recommended and that will fix for sure....just don't overtighten and crack the packing nut...ok??

Let us know how you make out...

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See the picture below how the faucet looks inside,Thanks.

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