I have an anti syphon hose bib that is three years old. When I hooked up my hose this spring, water came shooting out of the top of the anti syphon device. How can I fix this problem? Is the hose bib broken? Can I replace it myself? Please help. Thanks.
Tim

Hey Tim:

That anti-siphon device has failed at this point (as you mentioned.. ;) ).

You can either go to local home supply store and find an EXACT replacement for your hose bib or need to purchase a new one (as you figured.. ;) ).

If find an exact replacement then may be able to remove anti-siphon device and SWAP OUT old, defective for new (usually spins out counterclockwise).

Note the depth of the old hose bib BEFORE going to home supply store... as may need to install new (come in 6, 8, 12" lengths).

Some installations are threaded (can shut water and remove/replace hose bib by simply rotating hose bib counterclockwise/clockwise, respectively).

Some installations are soldered (not as easy to remove/replace).

Let us know what you think. Let us know how accessible... Let us know what you discover... (pictures help tons... ;) )... Mark

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Thanks for your help. I am somewhat handy and can change the hose bib if it does not require sodering. Do I have to open up the drywall in my basement to see if it was sodered? Or is there another way? If I need to replace, is there a high end hose bib out there that is reliable? I live in extream weather and fear this may happen again! Thanks for your help.
TIM

Hey Tim:

SAFEST... cut a 6"x6" access hole behind hose bib and then decide if installed by solder or by threads. Then install a spring loaded access panel (sold at all home supply stores) for future access should you need it. Then replace if needed.

Also, there are some really super antifreeze WALL HYDRANTS you may want to consider if you are in extreme weather conditions... google anti freeze wall hydrant see what comes up.

Check these links just to check them out...

Hydrants - Zurn.com (http://www.zurn.com/pages/catalog.asp?ProductGroupID=81&OperationID=14)

Watts: Wall Hydrants | Drainage Products (http://www.watts.com/pro/_products_sub.asp?catId=67&parCat=379)

Wall hydrants are definitely more expensive... but also more durable.

Anyway, I threw this out just FYI. I would not normally recommend this, but these are gaining popularity residentially lately (some even allow cold and HOT water to be piped together so can adjust water temps. At hose bib). There are many different kinds of wall hydrants.

Let me know what you think... Mark

Thanks for all your help! I guess I'll get my key-hoel saw out!