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jaxonx2
Dec 21, 2010, 12:33 PM
Need to see the washer details. The unit is leaking badly when shut 0ff. What needs to be replaced.

massplumber2008
Dec 21, 2010, 01:21 PM
Hi Jaxonx2...

Are you asking about a legend frost-free outside faucet? If so, these are supposed to leak a 1/4 cup or so after you shut them off... prevents the pipes/outside faucet from freezing. If you have more than a 1/4 cup or so that drops out after shutting the unit off then exactly where is the drip coming from?

You can find a full size specification sheet with schematic at this link:

http://www.legendvalve.com/specsheets/SP_T-550.pdf

You can either get a replacement washer (probably won't be available locally) or you will need to purchase a new T550 outside faucet and swap the parts that way... or, of course, you could call the manufacturer for parts... see link below:

Legend Valve (http://www.legendvalve.com/)

Questions? Let me know...

Mark

vcalvin
Apr 25, 2012, 07:37 PM
Just bought a townhouse foreclosure with a dripping Legend T-550 1/4 turn exterior water hose faucet. It is located in the garage. It seems to have a stiffner at the end, but no handle on it. Its been dripping for a while because the dry wall around it is starting to mold. What part is needed to shut it off, and stop the drip?