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Clean the Hose Bib Threads

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Leaking Hose Bib Vacuum Breaker Hose Test! #helpingothers #diy #plumbers

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What happens here

After removing the old component, use a wire fitting brush to thoroughly clean the male threads on the hose bib. Scrubbing in a circular motion removes any old pipe sealant, rust, or mineral buildup, which ensures a clean surface for a proper seal with the new part.

Goal: Prepare Surface for New Part

Tools and materials

  • Wire Fitting Brush

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So, this is my neighbor's hose bib that was leaking from the vacuum breaker. First thing we had to do was put some claws on it. Alright, that helped us to actually take this and spin it right off. After we got that done, we hit it with a fitting brush, get it all nice and clean. That way, we could install our new vacuum breaker. Once we got that hooked up, we tested it. Alright, worked out pretty well. Right up until the point where somebody said, hey, you didn't put the hose back on it.

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