Water Spigot Handle Broken

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Water spigot handle broken.

Hold the faucet handle in place while using a phillips head screw driver to remove the screw. Loosen the screw that holds it in position. Both the sillcock and the hose bibb faucet s handles are held onto the faucet by one screw on top of the handle and directly in the middle. Tried with the water turned on and nothing even drips from the faucet so its stuck in the off position but handle just spins.

If the only problem with the faucet is a small amount of water leaking from the handle you may be able to fix it by. Using a pipe wrench turn your spigot counterclockwise to unthread the connection to the water line image 2. This will add a little friction it is going to take some pressure. I went to take the hose in for the winter and turned the spicket handle to empty the line after turning off the water from the house but the outside handle just keeps spinning no water coming out.

Once the spigot is fully disconnected you should be able to remove it from the building. Measure the length of the spigot fixture and pipe and purchase a replacement spigot at a local plumbing supply store image 3. Then take the handle and the screw with you to the hardware store. There will be someone who will make sure you leave with the right things.

Turn the screw to the left to remove. I show how to fix outdoor faucet that leaks from around the handle only when the water is turned on. Take a rubber band and put it over the screw then put the screwdriver on top of the rubber band. You can break the handle or damage the internal parts of the spig.

Do you think i have to replace the entire faucet or just the handle. Replacing a broken spigot does not require a plumber but you should feel comfortable working with a soldering blowtorch to ensure you can safely complete the task. Turn the water off at the street. Remove the screw from the outdoor faucet handle.

Remove the handle and use pliers or wrenches to remove the nut. Step 1 remove the faucet turn off the water supply to the faucet and use a wrench to remove the handle used to shut and open the faucet. Dont break the spigot water wont shut off dont over tighten trying to shut the water off. You must turn off the water supply until you can have the broken device repaired.