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lyleleeroy
Jul 20, 2009, 04:48 PM
I replaced the garden hose onto my outside spigot. Now it leaks from the spigot/hose connection. I then purchased a threaded pipe extension to hook the garden hose onto that but still it leaks from the spigot/hose connection.

I never had a leak with my old hose and as I also tried the pipe extension and the new hose and both give me leaks I am at a loss.

Any advice?

Thanks in advance

twinkiedooter
Jul 20, 2009, 05:12 PM
Try some teflon plumber's tape around the male end of the connection. This should stop your leak.

crigby
Jul 20, 2009, 06:31 PM
Hi,
I would say missing or damaged washer sealing the fitting.
Peace,
Clarke

ballengerb1
Jul 20, 2009, 06:41 PM
Washer is my thinking, but if I read you correctly, the leak always stays at the spigot even with a new extension, is that correct?

lyleleeroy
Jul 21, 2009, 01:02 AM
Try some teflon plumber's tape around the male end of the connection. This should stop your leak.

Thanks I've tried that also and it does not work. I appreciate your help
Jp

lyleleeroy
Jul 21, 2009, 01:03 AM
Hi,
I would say missing or damaged washer sealing the fitting.
Peace,
Clarke

No there is a brand new washer in there
Tks anyway

Jp

creahands
Jul 21, 2009, 03:33 AM
If washer is new and Teflon tape did not help, it is possible leak is coming from packing nut.

This is nut that spindle goes through. Tighten nut and see if this helps.

Chuck

lyleleeroy
Jul 21, 2009, 03:56 AM
If washer is new and Teflon tape did not help, it is possible leak is coming from packing nut.

This is nut that spindle goes thru. Tighten nut and see if this helps.

Chuck


Thanks a lot I will check into that

Tks
Jp

lyleleeroy
Jul 21, 2009, 03:58 AM
If washer is new and Teflon tape did not help, it is possible leak is coming from packing nut.

This is nut that spindle goes thru. Tighten nut and see if this helps.

Chuck


I am not sure what you mean by the packing nut. The hose faucet is one piece - the spigot for the hose and the connection for the turning on/off wheel. I would love to just take that whole faucet off but it's on so tight I can't get it off.

Tks
Jp

hkstroud
Jul 21, 2009, 05:29 AM
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lyleleeroy
Jul 21, 2009, 05:53 AM
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It is leaking at B-only drip drip drip but it shouldn't even do that.

Tks a lot
Jp

hkstroud
Jul 21, 2009, 03:43 PM
OK. You said that there is a rubber washer there, correct. If reasonably tight there should be not leak. First inspect the end of the hose bib to insure that it is smooth, no nicks or grooves.
No nicks or grooves, put a second washer in the end of the hose. With two washers the hose connector should easily seal.

lyleleeroy
Jul 21, 2009, 03:56 PM
OK. You said that there is a rubber washer there, correct. If reasonably tight there should be not leak. First inspect the end of the hose bib to insure that it is smooth, no nicks or grooves.
No nicks or grooves, put a second washer in the end of the hose. With two washers the hose connector should easily seal.

Ok thanks I'll pick up another washer tomorrow and see if that does the trick. If not I'll try that thin stripped plumbing tape and put it around the spigot

Thanks again you've been super helpful

dottij2
May 1, 2012, 07:03 AM
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