How to Fix a Leaky Hose Spigot | Ask This Old House

A video on YouTube. In DIY & Home Repair, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to fix a leaky garden hose spigot by tightening or replacing the bonnet packing, replacing the faucet washer, and using a reseating tool.

From the video

Answers: How do I fix a leaky hose spigot?

fixing a leaky garden hose spigot
replacing faucet washer
replacing bonnet packing
using Teflon tape on faucet stem
using a reseating tool on faucet seat

What it concludes

75 to 80 percent of outside garden faucets in the country leak when turned on, and the fix is relatively simple.
Leaking when the handle is pulled all the way up indicates the bonnet or bonnet packing needs to be tightened or replaced.
Dripping when the faucet is off indicates the washer at the base of the stem needs replacement or the seat at the bottom is scored.

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