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Forgive my (up-to-date) plumbing ignorance. I have a (frostfree?) hose bib/sillcock that has an odd leak. Since this type of gadget is new (to me) here are some identifiers: On one side a Shield with the letters UPC and below ASSE-1018 with the Trademark R. On the other side the letters SA inside a big C and below that N.W.
When I turn it on, water jets out of a hole in the stem located about 1" in from the handle.
Can I repair this? Or do I have to replace it? Either way, some basic steps would be appreciated (at least the ones that differ from replacing an old-style valve seal or replacing an old-style hose bib (by an old-timer!
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08/05/06
I appreciate the advice. When I lived in a house with a basement I installed the simpler version of that- the shutoff valve with the drain nipple for winter. But, what I really need here is some advice on whether or not I can fix this. Thanks.
When I turn it on, water jets out of a hole in the stem located about 1" in from the handle.
Can I repair this? Or do I have to replace it? Either way, some basic steps would be appreciated (at least the ones that differ from replacing an old-style valve seal or replacing an old-style hose bib (by an old-timer!
)08/05/06
I appreciate the advice. When I lived in a house with a basement I installed the simpler version of that- the shutoff valve with the drain nipple for winter. But, what I really need here is some advice on whether or not I can fix this. Thanks.
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