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    Valves & Hose Bibs: How To Fix A Leaky Hose Bib

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    Valves and hose bibs control the flow of water and allow sections of the plumbing system to be shut off for repairs or maintenance. Valves include gate valves, globe valves, ball valves, and shutoff valves. Hose bibs are outdoor faucets with threaded ends for hoses. These components commonly leak when washers or seals wear out but can be repaired by replacing parts like washers, nuts, and seals using universal washer kits and heatproof grease. It is important to turn off the water supply before performing any repairs on valves or hose bibs.

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    Valves and hose bibs control the flow of water and allow sections of the plumbing system to be shut off for repairs or maintenance. Valves include gate valves, globe valves, ball valves, and shutoff valves. Hose bibs are outdoor faucets with threaded ends for hoses. These components commonly leak when washers or seals wear out but can be repaired by replacing parts like washers, nuts, and seals using universal washer kits and heatproof grease. It is important to turn off the water supply before performing any repairs on valves or hose bibs.

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    Valves and hose bibs control the flow of water and allow sections of the plumbing system to be shut off for repairs or maintenance. Valves include gate valves, globe valves, ball valves, and shutoff valves. Hose bibs are outdoor faucets with threaded ends for hoses. These components commonly leak when washers or seals wear out but can be repaired by replacing parts like washers, nuts, and seals using universal washer kits and heatproof grease. It is important to turn off the water supply before performing any repairs on valves or hose bibs.

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    Valves and hose bibs control the flow of water and allow sections of the plumbing system to be shut off for repairs or maintenance. Valves include gate valves, globe valves, ball valves, and shutoff valves. Hose bibs are outdoor faucets with threaded ends for hoses. These components commonly leak when washers or seals wear out but can be repaired by replacing parts like washers, nuts, and seals using universal washer kits and heatproof grease. It is important to turn off the water supply before performing any repairs on valves or hose bibs.

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    Valves & Hose Bibs

    V alves make it possible to shut off water at any


    point in the supply system. If a pipe breaks
    or a plumbing fixture begins to leak, you can shut Ball
    Shutoff
    valve
    off water to the damaged area so that it can be valve
    repaired. A hose bib is a faucet with a threaded
    spout, often used to connect rubber utility or
    appliance hoses. Gate
    valve
    Valves and hose bibs leak when washers or seals
    wear out. Replacement parts can be found in the
    same universal washer kits used to repair compression
    Globe valve
    faucets. Coat replacement washers with heatproof
    grease to keep them soft and prevent cracking.
    Hose bib
    Remember to turn off the water before beginning
    work.

    With the exception of chromed shutoff valves that are


    installed at individual fixtures (see previous pages), valves and
    hose bibs are heavy-duty fittings, usually with a brass body
    Tools & Materials 쑺 they are installed in-line to regulate water flow. Gate valves and
    globe valves are similar and are operated with a wheel-type
    handle that spins. Ball valves are operated with a handle much
    Screwdriver Universal washer kit like a gas pipe stopcock and are considered by pros to be
    Adjustable wrench Heatproof grease the most reliable. Hose bibs are spigots with a threaded end
    designed to accept a female hose coupling.

    ■ How to Fix a Leaky Hose Bib


    Handle screw
    1 2 Handle

    Packing nut
    Packing
    Packing washer
    nut

    Packing
    Spindle ring

    Stem
    washer
    Stem screw

    Remove the handle screw, and lift off the handle. Unscrew Unscrew the spindle from the valve body. Remove the
    the packing nut with an adjustable wrench. stem screw and replace the stem washer. Replace the packing
    washer, and reassemble the valve.

    310 ■ COMPLETE GUIDE TO PLUMBING

    HI0552_CGPlumb_280-317_.indd 310 Provision (CPI)•CG To Plumbing HI 0552 TEXT 3/14/08 8:36:16 PM


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    Packing nut

    Packing Packing
    washer nut
    Packing
    washer

    Spindle

    Spindle

    Curved Stem Stem


    Gate chamber screw
    washer

    Gate valve has a movable brass wedge, or “gate,” that Globe valve has a curved chamber. Repair leaks
    screws up and down to control water flow. Gate valves around the handle by replacing the packing washer. If
    may develop leaks around the handle. Repair leaks by valve does not fully stop water flow when closed, replace
    replacing the packing washer or packing string found the stem washer.
    underneath the packing nut.

    Packing nut

    O-rings

    Valve
    Packing Handle
    Packing
    washer nut
    Aperture

    Spindle

    Packing ring
    Ball

    Stem washer

    Shutoff valve controls water supply to one or more Ball valve contains a metal ball with an aperture (or
    fixtures. A shutoff valve has a plastic spindle with a controlled hole) in the center. The ball is controlled by a
    packing washer and a snap-on stem washer. Repair leaks handle. When the handle is turned the hole is positioned
    around the handle by replacing the packing washer. If a parallel to the valve (open) or perpendicular (closed).
    valve does not fully stop water flow when closed, replace
    the stem washer. Shutoff valves with multiple outlets are
    available to supply several fixtures from a single supply.

    Plumbing Tools, Materials, & Skills ■ 311

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