Diagnose Leak and Gather Supplies
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Don’t Replace your Leaking Hose Bib! Rebuild It Instead
What happens here
The video begins with an overview of the problem: a leaking outdoor faucet (hose bib) with water spraying and dripping from around the handle when turned on. The presenter identifies the faucet as a Woodford Brass Model 25 Frost Free Hose Bib and states the goal is to rebuild it. He then displays the necessary repair parts: a Woodford RK-25 Repair Kit, which is generic for models 20, 25, and 27, and a 34HA-BR Vacuum Breaker. He emphasizes using genuine repair parts.
Goal: Identify the leaking faucet and gather necessary repair parts
Tools and materials
- 34HA-BR Vacuum Breaker Woodford — A new vacuum breaker to replace the existing one
- Pliers — For general gripping and loosening components
- RK-25 Repair Kit Woodford — Contains internal components needed for the hose bib rebuild