AMAZING Outside Faucet which NEVER freezes

Leah of See Jane Drill explains the benefits of installing a Frost Free Faucet, especially if you reside in colder climates. In this video Leah also demonstrates how to install a Frost Free Faucet.
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[@tedhanson4115]

Best videos on KZbin for homeowners hands down. Breaks everything down for everyone to understand!

[@JK-ig6sk]

It's amazing that two of my favorite KZbinrs, you and Rex Krueger, are both from Cleveland!

[@williamwelch7]

Cleveland, Oregon...

[@lechatbotte.]

@@williamwelch7 it isn’t cleveland Virginia or cleveland Ohio hee hee

[@williamwelch7]

@@lechatbotte. Apparently ole Cleve did some travellin'

[@AndrewMcNairRatcliff]

Check out @Ian Charnas. He’s from Cleveland and has a great KZbin channel!

[@FM19MONTH]

What a nice surprise to get notification of new See Jane Drill. I always learn. But even if not a project for my needs, I love seeing and hearing Leah. What an amazing person you seem to be!! 💗💗

[@bradlemmond]

I like watching Leah even if she's doing something I already know how to do, because she's so calm and pleasant to listen to.

[@tedhanson4115]

Same!!! It's been in my notifications for a few days and have been waiting for some down time. Best content on KZbin for homeowners

[@toughtimes6596]

Sharkbite fittings are one of best inventions for Harry Homeowner! Thanks hun!💞💞💞

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Hun?

[@rickdaystar477]

When I first saw them available at my hardware store I knew I was going to get leaks,seems like nothing is as good as advertised. Was I wrong! They are excellent and do not leak.. LoL

[@MrJeffcoley1]

I really like this channel. The videos are concise, very well edited, and to the point. And Leah is about the nicest teacher anybody could ever ask for.

[@didz2064]

Such an essential item for those cold climates.

[@michaelflores9778]

Such as Houston!

[@rekostarr7149]

@@michaelflores9778 lol

[@ATMAtim]

Even if I've done one of your tasks a hundred times, I love watching your videos. You are so practical, calming and accurate. Thank you!

[@Cricketchirps39]

Thanks so much! I haven't been able to use my outdoor spigot in 33 years!

[@seejanedrill]

A frost-free faucet is calling your name.. "Carol, Carol"

[@speakrighttogod]

@@seejanedrill Funny!

[@Cricketchirps39]

@@seejanedrill thanks 😊 I need to listen to it's call, lol!

[@sharonk526]

I'm in Michigan and installed this same one. I save so much money in doing my own repairs. I'm definitely going to be on your channel ALOT . Thank you for all the content you produce 🌹❤️

[@Parmesana]

I had my 2 faucets changed out for this type and have NOT regretted it. While I was at it, an inside turn off valve was put on as I had a neighbor that liked to hook up his hose to my spigot.

[@josephdurish2315]

That's funny 😂😂😂😂. Your neighbor probably thought your water got shut off.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Do we have the same neighbor?

[@gunnarallgottsmann]

Whaaat, stealing water 🙄? Why he’s doing this for? Stay safe, healty, strong, happy and be blessed ✌️🍀❣️

[@speakrighttogod]

Bet he didn't contribute to your water bill!!

[@speakrighttogod]

Good for you with the inside turn-off valve!

[@BlondeExplorer1]

I live in Texas and we have been pounded with freezing temperatures that have messed up (killing) trees and pipes. Thank you for posting this. I will install these on my 4 outside faucets. You are the BEST! Stay healthy. 😄😄

[@trinityestrada9588]

I love that "you can do this" encouragement.

[@a.k.dailey4642]

You've saved my bacon a bunch. Thank you for a great channel.

[@Lady8D]

My wife & I find you adorable, thanks for sharing these tips & videos with us!

[@Matthew_Lavers]

Love this channel. Great content as always. Really awesome to see home improvement content that is accessible to less experienced home owners.

[@CorkeryCoop]

Great info Leah! This has been standard installation here in Canada for decades. One note: the threaded end is multi attach, and you can sweat a 1/2” copper directly into the fitting inside the threaded end, so two options there. Of course you have to remove the valve when you sweat it, so that you don’t melt the gasket.

[@dane6k6]

Great idea. Here in Houston TX we had a hard freeze and these would have helped.

[@ATMAtim]

I was in it with you too. NASA area here with a total re-pipe.

[@mimilong3817]

I live in North Central Texas, lost power for 4 days and cooked in my fireplace.😁

[@theguyofalltrades]

Great video! Just subscribed. Nice to see women DIY channels out there!

[@GoodlyEarth]

These are great!!! I installed these all the time when I worked in Portland, Oregon. The exterior faucets would freeze throughout the winter. Great Video!!

[@seejanedrill]

Thank Mitch

[@_QuiteSketchy_]

Your videos always make me want to go out and try new projects. Thank you for all your encouragement!

[@garyk57]

This type of spicket is new to me. Cool design. Thanks for the How-To Leah!

[@heathernhess7745]

I'm so happy you just posted this, I'm about to cry!!! Mine is broken and I had no idea how to fix it!!

[@foolbackwards]

We need a new spicket and this is perfect timing thanks! 😄

[@photobrowse]

*spigot

[@nlibby5549]

This is really nice! I want one now. I'm not sure I'm as ambitious a DIYer but I'd love one of these for the backside of my house.

[@seejanedrill]

It's really an easy install

[@Nicecalgarian]

Leah just what I needed. Greetings from Calgary, Canada 🇨🇦💕

[@fallenangel7670]

What a great lady, she obviously loves what she does. Wish I was that good at DIY!!!!🤪

[@brianhaines5835]

If I lived near you I would have to take you for a coffee, what a smashing person, love your vids.

[@tarekadelman6062]

I wish you had been my shop teacher years ago! Keep making videos

[@brotherjohnathon1239]

I’m so glad to see you back at work! Thank you for all your videos!

[@oceano_drive241]

She's the best. I have learned a lot from her. Thank you.

[@lohikarhu734]

These have been used in Nordic countries *forever* ... nice to see them show up on your channel... not "cheap", but they sure beat a cracked faucet or standpipe! Nice to see you again!

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks

[@fava7753]

Great to see you still going Leah . Keep up the excellent work and content . Your the best teaching , learning channel out there . . You have excellent teaching abilities . Calm precise manner . A very rare gift these days . . Hope you keep going for many years to come . . 👍 👏👏👏 👊 .

[@seejanedrill]

Thank you

[@fava7753]

Credit where credit is due, as we say in GB . Excellent teaching skills . A very rare quality . Well done . You are only to be very highly commended for you amazing quality teaching and learning for others . From young and in senior years . Total respect to you . .

[@montanasojourn]

Caution. We moved into our new home in Montana this past February. Had an inspection. Everything OK. Three year old home with frost free faucet. Turned on faucet in April .... water in the basement. HOW? The plumber thought that the prior owner left a hose on. The water could not drain. Thus the pipe split. So, do take off all hoses before the weather freezes.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

@@JackHudler The vacuum breaker's intended purpose is to not allow water from the hose to be siphoned back into the home's potable water supply if there was ever a low water pressure event. It is not intended to make sure the hose drains completely if left connected.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

@@JackHudler If hose is not drained the frost free valve may freeze. Water leak won't be noticeable until you turn the faucet on as the split will be in-between the valve knob outdoors and the actual gasket sealing area within the warm portion of the home.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

@@JackHudler I am not sure why you have an issue with what I said, considering your suggestion was to buy a faucet with a vacuum breaker on the outlet so that the hose can be left attached year round. That is terrible advice and I do wish you'd remove your comment and save some folks the hassle of having a flood in their homes.

[@L44tsmasher735]

@@JackHudler not only do you use the whoosh incorrectly, but you’re whooshing yourself massively

[@maxxq874]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! You make things easy to understand. I love your channel!

[@evelynmontez3565]

I feel I can do almost anything after I watch Leah😍

[@crdiamond225]

Starting new home construction in about a month from now and will definitely have these types of faucets installed.

[@rebeccamckenzie5037]

Hi Leah!! So nice to see you again, it's been awhile. Thank you for the video, as always, you give us good (& do-able) jobs. 💞🥰💞 As always, I appreciate them Very much. You're Fantastic!!

[@Johnny-vu7db]

These have been around for +40 years on schools and commercial buildings. Thanks for explaining.

[@MrElPoderozo1]

Leah you are always so amazing with your knowledge and your willingness to share, we can't thank you enough, thank you.👍🏼👍🏼

[@princessagatha9991]

Well, that’s eerie seeing as I just had to figure out the parts to replace my outdoor tap today... Leah, you’re always so reassuring. Thank you for all you give to the world.

[@hughbrackett343]

It's important to disconnect the hose if there's any chance of freezing.

[@MsMuppet1985]

Yes or they can burst! It happened to me.

[@kchicago64]

@@JackHudler it won’t drain out if a hose is connected with a nozzle connected at the end of the hose so take the hose off before onset of cold weather for both a frost proof and anti siphon frost proof

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

Are the valve washers replaceable as they would be with standard faucets or would the entire faucet need to be replaced if it wears out?

[@bringemyoungpbuh4123]

Yep. Learned that the hard way.

[@bobd5119]

I didn't know about that Sharkbite faucet! Learn something every minute.

[@jbruyere2010]

Love the explanation of how the stuff works. I put in that same sharkbite spigot, but this was still useful and instructional! I didn't know the 10 degree pitch part. Fixing that this weekend!

[@Nrscathy60]

You solved a many years old proble.! Thanks! And it's so great to see you again!!

[@michaelcoll433]

Great idea. You kind of glossed over the skill sets needed to solder the pipes, but you did give a link. I'd also use this as an opportunity to replace older shut-off valves. I always close the shut-off valves by Halloween and back on memorial day ( NYC ),. You can always open/close the valves as needed.

[@signurdfreud4963]

Good information for those who didn’t know about this device. Those things have been around for decades

[@seejanedrill]

Yep

[@marybethkohl4410]

So glad to see this video! I’ve had these installed some years ago. One leaks from the top where the cap is and we haven’t been able to stop the leak. Suggestions? Thrilled to hear you’re in Cleveland!

[@zelda_kelly]

Wow, I appreciate seeing this! I would have never thought about this... Until my faucet froze up lol. Great video thank you for posting!

[@amylaurin7269]

I installed two of these a month ago into brick with PEX-A. I cut a small wedge for each and inserted inside the basement wall to make sure the hose bib angled down. The mortar from the brick gave me a hard time, ended up using a mounting bracket that I ordered and I still had to sink anchors into the mortar because it just kept collapsing. I ended up repairing the mortar using your tuck pointing video.

[@williamwelch7]

Thanks Leah

[@Maxid1]

First time I saw one of these was on This Old House. I haven't lived in a climate that's required me to need one but I like them. I didn't know about the pitch.

[@jcrefasi1]

I live in the deep south. I never worried about outside faucets freezing before but the last 5 years we have seen colder temps than I ever remember. The freezing temps are lasting for longer periods too. Always better to be safe than sorry. Thanks Leah!!!

[@woodstream6137]

I think my homes previous owner had one freeze. I disconnect hoses in the winter plus it has an interior cutoff in the sump room. I did have the antisiphon insert break last year. Easy cheap fix, thankfully a neighbor noticed it spraying and told us. Would really like a flush mount unit: screw adapter to hose, plug and twist in wall to use but that may require concrete work.

[@lechatbotte.]

As always a much needed video. I just made a connection last year, unfortunately the fellow that did it didn’t use a no freeze. So I drain the water and cover the faucet handle. He did use pex.

[@anthonyd.5140]

Wow ! Excellent Leah , and thank you fir the soldering links! Always appreciate your help!

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Thanks Leah, watched this even though I love in South Florida😂🤣😂

[@javiergalvan242]

Great video and a great job Leah, remain blessed and keep the video's coming!!!!!!!!

[@daphnemalinsky3596]

Guess I won't need that in California but nice to know if I move somewhere cold. Thanks for another great video!

[@MrRMT1986]

God bless this woman. Leaky faucets are a curse.

[@itsjustmark]

It might be a good idea to add a shim or something to the top of it when installing. I think this may help prevent the screws from pulling it flat. Great videos keep doing what you’re doing.

[@seejanedrill]

No shim needed. The faucet is designed to seat against the siding at a 10 percent downward pitch.

[@artinstitchtute9731]

I'm in Chicago. "Nothing" stands up to our harsh winters! But I'm gonna try this. Stand by😁

[@seejanedrill]

Cleveland and Chicago have similar weather. Cleveland has Erie you guys have Lake Michigan. Lake effect snow and freezing temperatures.

[@artinstitchtute9731]

In Leah, l trust! 🙋🏻‍♀️😁

[@canuckle7shucks]

I’ve had a regular tap for 40 yrs. in Northern Canada, just shut off inside valve and leave outside tap open for winter, never a problem so far.

[@seejanedrill]

Just an option

[@kayholla1256]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!! I love your channel!

[@dafydd2277]

5:15 The spigot manufacturers would be smart to angle that exterior flange to force that 10% downslope.

[@infesting]

It is but every house is different when it comes to the outside mounting surface.

[@la_uruguacha]

Happy to see you again 👏👏👏👏❤❤

[@scottparrish2422]

I had 1 freeze. I must’ve done something wrong but I did replace it myself for free. If you get a pex one it’s easier for a diy dummy like myself You’re great thx Leah.

[@stormchaserkj]

I am an insurance adjuster...I have seen several of these freeze. Often times the garden hose is left pressurized when the frost/ freeze occurs. Because the valve is still able to close inside the home, damage to home may not occur until using the hose the following spring.

[@dwarftoad]

Replacing one of these tomorrow. You mention it but it's really important that it be sloped to drain out. I'd use a level on the pipe inside to make sure. (Don't assume anything in the house is square!) This is how my old one failed, it trapped some water inside (and there was water between the sillcock's valve and a shutoff as well.) and it froze.

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks for sharing your experience with others

[@kerryd25]

You are an inspiration Leah! Thank you for your informative and awesome videos! : )

[@Faustustopheles]

Hi Leah, from Bowling Green. OH. Going to put in one of the shark bite ones today coincidentally. Thanks for the video.

[@FrankBoston]

The link to the soldering would be great. Thanks for your help over the years, too!

[@honeybadgerisme]

It is in the description. Leah never lets you down.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

The end of that frost free can use either a threaded female adapter OR you can sweat 1/2" copper inside of the threads.

[@johnwayne1409]

Awesome video, all the right basics and more. Keep em comming,I learned so much,thank you.

[@2SD251Jim]

Never knew you were from Cleveland. Love the channel here in Avon Lake.....

[@rickdaystar477]

Leah could you do a video on the maintenance of a home water heater? In regards to draining the bottom of the tank to remove sand, solids from the bottom using the drain valve? Collection of debris makes the heater to be less efficient insulating the water from the gas flame heat source.

[@seejanedrill]

I just installed a new hot water tank. I can do that video once the gas is turned on in a month or so.

[@rickdaystar477]

@@seejanedrill I figured a new water heater was in the plan. Thanks for the reply 👍

[@MsMuppet1985]

Super important to stress that these really don’t work that well! The hose must be detached. I can send you photos of mine that burst last year!

[@upkpoxer]

Thanks for sharing! Stay safe!

[@beatorres6871]

Great job 👌 my admiration and respect for you ❤️🌹

[@HOLLESjr]

Nice to Have. Thank You Leah.

[@mrhamburger6936]

Thank you very much for the video I never new they made one of these faucets

[@woodyblakemore8401]

I like this product. Thanks!

[@ruthnigh4012]

Another great and useful video! Thanks Leah!

[@wolfman75]

Great Video Leah!!!! Thank You!!!! 👍😎👊

[@bobd5119]

Someone already commented about adding shutoffs inside the house. Eventually, you will have to replace a washer or something inside the hydrant, and a ball valve inside keeps you from having to shut off all the house water. I repaired mine only about a month ago, after 35 years!

[@seejanedrill]

I installed a shut-off on the line.

[@andrewpinkham9904]

Wow I was about to put in a new faucet.I didn’t know this existed.thanks

[@bobd5119]

Leah, I like your pipe wrenches. They look like old friends.

[@seejanedrill]

Yep, my old pair of Ridges.

[@mimilong3817]

Excellent! Thank you! I love your videos!

[@talkalottimmy8960]

best place to learn new things. thank you.

[@helenwood3199]

When you snug the screws, don't you end up undoing the downward pitch of the pipe? Should you put a tiny shim of some sort behind the upper part of the fixture to maintain the slope?

[@fat_head_Carl]

After 3 broken pipes, we finally did this

[@HNT63]

Nice Leah

[@shericreates]

Did I miss something? Did you move from Bainbridge Island? I need to replace my pipe as well. Do you have to go inside the wall from the inside to replace? Both my outside faucets meet replacing. Thanks for your video!

[@gwenwade6059]

Thank you Leah.

[@harison548]

Never saw this before. Thanks!

[@deboz8793]

So, if there’s already such a spigot installed and you’re not sure of the 10 degree angle, should the valve be left open, provided the shutoff lever is engaged for the winter?

[@Ransome2501]

Great video but my house has a brick veneer + 1/2” plywood then your in the wall. That’s 4 or 5 inches. That stem looks like 12” and can I do that retrofit without ripping out interior drywall. Thanks

[@aliciasackett8826]

Thank you

[@rtype4930]

Excellent Leah !!!

[@Babs-Veterans-are-Family]

One very important thing shut the water off to the line your replacing. Would like to see a video on how to replace one of these when they're leaking.

[@nauthizzz]

We have one of these, and it's not highly accessible due to being plumbed into a crawl space rather than a basement. If yours is leaking you might be able to get a rebuild kit for it, that essentially replaces all the innards (which are responsible for controlling the water flow) without having to replace the entire thing.

[@sharonmiller4275]

Leah, you are awesome!!

[@Abornazine]

Another informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@koolbreeze101]

Oh WOW I just saw this same product on ( Ask this old house) Leah knows what she's talking about.👍👍❤