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    daddymark1980 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 24, 2008, 04:42 PM
    Outside spigot
    I have an outdoor spigot that that water comes out of the handle when it is turned on. How do I properly pack it?
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    Jul 24, 2008, 05:06 PM
    Tighten the packing or bonnet nut, that nut around the stem. Tighten about 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
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    Jul 24, 2008, 07:47 PM
    That usually happens when the spigot is not used too often. The large washer under the bonnet nut hardens and starts leaking when used. Do as Harold suggested in reply #2.
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    Jul 25, 2008, 04:11 AM
    Hi All:

    If tightening like Harold suggested doesn't work then you may need to go to a home supply store and pick up a little graphite packing rope and wrap that around the stem just under the packing nut a couple times. Then tighten down as recommended and that will fix for sure... just don't overtighten and crack the packing nut... ok?

    Let us know how you make out...

    MARK
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    Jul 25, 2008, 01:47 PM
    See the picture below how the faucet looks inside,Thanks.

    John
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