View Full Version : Hose Bib
 
 pastor1189
Sep 30, 2012, 09:36 AM
This bib setup was already there when I purchased the house.  Picture show it coming
Out  of the wall. With two pipe clamps hold a rubber tubing in place. Then there is a long galvanized pipe  that has a elbow up to the hose bib for the garden hose. Look terrible. See picture.   I need to shorten up the connection. Maybe
Just a short pipe with some threading on it maybe 6" straight out of the wall.
I would like a normal hose bib,like the picture
 
What is your suggestion.
 smearcase
Sep 30, 2012, 10:31 AM
I'll leave the actual plumbing to the plumbing experts but the 3rd picture showing what you call a normal hose bib does not appear to be a frost-free valve.  If you are in an area that experiences temps below freezing temps, you should look into installing a frost-free valve.
 pastor1189
Sep 30, 2012, 10:35 AM
I live in Florida.  The  pipe comes out of the wall turns and goes 6 ft then up to
The hose bib. It also is attached to the wall by a bracket  Workmen are  giggling
 smearcase
Sep 30, 2012, 10:48 AM
Maybe the previous owner couldn't bend over too well and needed to get the valve over and up so he could reach it--?  Who knows?  Just make sure that those guys aren't laughing all the way to the bank.
 pastor1189
Sep 30, 2012, 11:26 AM
Ha Ha thanks
 creahands
Sep 30, 2012, 12:14 PM
The pipe coming out of wall goes to an elbow. Is that a threaded connection?
 
Chuck
 pastor1189
Sep 30, 2012, 02:34 PM
Yes but it terribly corroded. Also looks like someone paint it too.
 creahands
Sep 30, 2012, 10:47 PM
Can u get to pipe on inside of house?
 
If u can, shut off water. Disconnect the short pcs of hose and unscrew pipe remaining.
 
On the inside use a PVC threaded adapter. Piece of PVC pipe to come through wall and a hose adapter on outside. Install hose bib. Turn on water.
 
Chuck
 pastor1189
Oct 1, 2012, 04:46 AM
Thanks It can be done