hose bibb repair and resolder

I replace an 18 year old hose bibb. I solder on a fitting that will allow a simple replacement if need be.

[@jvandervyver]

No idea why this showed up in my feed. But you don't need to put Teflon tape if you use a rubber washer in the new hose bib. Both serve the same purpose. I would personally use Teflon over a rubber washer or alternatively a CNAF washer. Rubber does degrade over time, especially if you have a lot of chlorine in the water.

[@tjjoseph333]

Thank you Sir!

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

Glad you liked it, thank you

[@WILLKent8]

Is MAP gas better than propane? Having trouble getting the solder to melt.

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

I was told map gas burns hotter than propane so you may have better luck with it

[@NEILZEE11]

I was just gonna say… my new faucet came without a rubber washer, but I do have white plumbing tape. So do you recommend I buy a washer? If so, what size fits into a 3/4” faucet, is that also 3/4”?

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

I think it should be