RE: [DIY] Hoses n spigots

 

It is very likely the anti-siphon thingy that is causing the leak. I had one that was leaking.  I was unable to get it off, so ended replacing the whole hose bibb, which was probably a good idea anyway.  It took five minutes to change out and nothing leaked after that. I threw the anti-siphon contraption in the garbage.

 

Bob

 

From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tori
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 3:28 PM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DIY] Hoses n spigots

 

 

If i understand correctly, these washers come in several universal sizes and I just need to fit them into the hose end if its missing one? I did check one end the female(?) which attaches to the spigot- washer was there. The sprayer end (male?) does not need washer? Or do both ends always need washer?

Also as far as the leak at the spigot- it is actually at the top where there is a plastic, very tight anti siphon cap on that and I can see there is a leak stemming from that spot. If anyone is familiar? It seems to create pressure there when I turn the water on so it leaks there as if IT needs a washer?

--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, freespirt2050 gdb7edc <rich81850@...> wrote:
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> Also there should be a good rubber washer in the hose connection to the spigot, if it's bad or not in the hose connection, It will leak as well.
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> From: subprong <subprong@...>
> To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [DIY] Hoses n spigots
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> If the leak is where the hose connects to the spigot (or hosebib) then you may want to just get some pipe tape and wrap it around the threads of the spigot and then screw the hose back on.  I've had success doing that. 
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> On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 10:55 AM, Tori <fertilegrnd@...> wrote:
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> >>Very amateur lingo being used here. I have hoses and spigots whereas when i connect and turn on water there are leaks at the "connections". Is there a way to prevent this in future but also repair existing without plumbers or new hose?
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