How do you measure a Sillcock stem?
Measure the stem from the point where the handwheel attaches to the back of the threads as show above. The measurement is the same for the figure 90 (top) and figure 80 (bottom). Take 2.5” off that measurement to get the length of the sillcock.
How do you measure a frost free Sillcock?
Measure back 4-5 inches from the rim joist inside your house. Make a mark with a sharpie. If your mark is close to a copper fitting, like an elbow or T, make it 2 inches away from the fitting. This will allow you to push a SharkBite fitting onto your copper pipe inside the house.
How do you replace a stripped water spigot?
When the stem becomes stripped, the handle will feel loose or just spin on end.
- Turn off the water (and cover the drain!)
- Turn off the water (and cover the drain!)
- Remove faucet handles or cover plates.
- Remove locking nut.
- Remove faucet cartridge.
- Replace and retrace.
How does a frost proof water spigot work?
This is the anatomy of a frost-proof spigot. AKA “Sillcock”. It works by shutting off the water inside your home and allowing the water to run out of the actual faucet so that there is nothing to freeze.
How do you remove a frost free stem?
To remove the old one, you remove the handle, then remove the chrome “packing nut”, then tug the stem out. I put the handle screw back into the stem to help my pliers get some grip when tugging the stem out – but make sure not to mangle the screw.
Is there a repair kit for a frost proof sillcock?
Prier Sillcock Stem Repair Kit, This kit will replace all lengths of stem for Prier Frost-proof Sillcocks. The kit comes with Brass repair ends that fit into a a Copper Tube and 15 inches of Copper Tube with a mini tubing cutter.
Is there a stem repair kit for Sillcocks?
Watts Sillcock Stem Repair Kit, This kit will replace all lengths of stem for Watts Frost-proof Sillcocks. The kit comes with Brass repair ends that fit into a a Copper Tube and 15 inches of Copper Tube with a mini tubing cutter.