[toddterry]

I have replaced the stem washer of my hose bib but the faucet is still leaking. I have to use a wrench to turn the faucet handle far enough to get it to stop dripping. Any suggestions

[afaroo]

It sounds like you have a bad valve seat, suggest to replace the valve seat you will need a faucet seat removal wrench see the images, good luck.

John

[creahands]

If still leaking after new washer then seat is damaged. Replace seat or replace hose bib.

Chuck

[toddterry]

Thank you. If the valve seat is the same as the small rubber gasket that is held by a screw at the end of the stem then I have replaced it. Sorry, not familiar with all the terms, but based on your diagram it appears to be the same thing I replaced. My stem runs horizontial into the hose bib rather than vertical though. It did help replacing it but I still have to turn the faucet too hard to get dripping to stop. It sounds like I may need a new hose bib unless you have any other suggestions. I really appreciate the responses. Thanks.

[massplumber2008]

Hi TT

A faucet seat is not the same thing as a washer... although it is hard to differentiate that from the picture above.

To remove a seat, you need a seat removal tool and a new seat (see images). For best result, you would remove the old seat first and then bring it over to a plumbing supply store... they should have a replacement.

If this is an anti.-freeze outside faucet then they don't have replaceable seats that I know of. Either way, as you know, if the seat is not there or can't be replaced, you'll need to install an entirely new outside faucet.

Good luck!

Mark