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    Jul 21, 2007, 05:30 AM
    How do I change an outside water faucet?
    I have an exterior faucet that is leaking badly. Water is coming from the faucet handle, not further back. I have tried to remove the screw from the faucet face, but wonder if I should just use a wrench and remove the whole thing from the pipe? Do I need to cut off the water supply first? Looks simple, maybe not?
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    Jul 21, 2007, 06:03 AM
    If it is a very old faucet, replace it--yes, cut-off the water supply to the faucet.

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    Jul 21, 2007, 06:38 AM
    You really should be able to unscrew the nut and replace the packing underneath. Once you have it apart, you should be able to go to a good hardware store and buy the correct packing. Does it just screw onto a pipe sticking through the wall, or is it a frost proof one extending inside? Either way, with the water shut off, you should be able to remove it and replace it. It might be easier to get a new frost proof one started if you have access to the joint inside.
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