How To Replace a Frost Proof Faucet (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Video Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Intro:
00:19 - How Frost Proof Faucets Prevent Water Damage To Your Home
00:45 - How To Properly Slope Your Frost Proof Faucet
01:17 - Frost Proof Faucet Maintenance Tips You Can’t Afford To Ignore
01:37 - How To Troubleshoot A Frost Proof Faucet
02:30 - How To Remove Your Frost Proof Faucet
04:09 - How To Cut A Copper Pipe
04:48 - How To Prep A Frost Proof Faucet Before Installation
06:01 - Important! Don’t Damage The Faucet’s Bibb Washer.
06:26 - Some Of My Soldering Tips.
06:54 - Installing The New Frost Proof Faucet.
07:15 - How To Seal A Frost Proof Faucet
07:26 - Inside Prep Work Before Connecting The New Faucet
08:06 - Install A Heat Pad Before Soldering For Safety
08:33 - How To Test The New Faucet For Water Leaks
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[@ol-man-duffyj688]

Thank you, finally someone actually shows replacing entire assembly and not just repacking the valves. I also appreciate your in-depth explanation on how you can tell if it’s a cracked pipe versus valving issues right up front.

[@stephanieray6587]

It's a pleasure to watch a pro at work. Thank you, Hammerpedia guy 🙂

[@Nappylox71]

Holy cow! I think this is one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. Plane and simple and to the point. Love the graphics too. Made me a follower today!

[@jeffreynolds9117]

Great video! I now understand the leak, how it happened and how to fix it. Great Job!

[@CivilianDan]

I love this guy. Great video. I bought his plumbing course and it was worth every penny. Thanks for everything sir.

[@Hammerpedia]

Wow, thanks!

[@oldporkchops]

Good to know that this solder joint meets code and will stand the test of time. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThomasOsseck]

Excellent explanation and instructions. Thank you for making it sooo much easier.

[@rtel123]

thanks for a good video, but wondering why not just solder a female threaded connector inside and screw in the new faucet? Saves the valve from solder heat stress, only that one solder joint, and might save another sheetrock cut later.

[@attheendoftheday8969]

Good point. Now wondering about different options myself

[@Ccb516lira]

U don't understand its not supposed to be for next plumber present

[@kimchiman1000]

Thanks and looking forward to your follow up video on rebuilding one of these.

[@c8089923]

Best plumbing instruction video I have seen. Just subscribed. I would have installed a 1/4" turn ball valve and access panel for future access. That's just me...

[@FR-sr9sy]

This is so clear! I really like these videos. Super helpful.

[@edrogers9530]

Many people drove cars with no antifreeze. Freezing water can crack engine blocks. happened to a buddy.. Good video. I replaced a frost free last year. Love this learning on KZbin.

[@fromdil6470]

Wow, you've done an amazing job here. Thank you for making things so simple. I had to watch many videos to understand what's going on, but yours was the best. I wish I had watched it earlier. Please keep up the great work!

[@Hammerpedia]

Thanks for the kind words

[@mikepollock5999]

Thank you so much for that super-helpful instructional.

[@MelissaMHardenPaparazzo]

You’ve made this so easy to understand. Excellent video! Thank you!

[@Hammerpedia]

Thanks Melissa!

[@michaeltammaro482]

Excellent and informative - Thank you. My hose bib is leaking from the spindle when I turn it on EXACTLY as to your description of a burst pipe due to not disconnecting the hose BUT there is absolutely NO water coming into my inside wall where the housing passes through THANKFULLY. Frankly, I'm baffled. It's NOT coming from the packing nut. It LOOKS like it's shooting out from the holes in the spindle that turns (OPEN/CLOSE) within the housing of the hose bib assembly.

[@jamescarrillo8195]

Excellent explanation! Good work!

[@ibrocn]

Fantastic and clear explanation. Thank you!

[@twistedj808]

Im looking forward to your rebuild repair video

[@Zenkai76]

this explains why my faucet was leaking behind my brick wall only when it's on. Thanks! have a like

[@DerickTharp]

Great details/ installation. I’m trying to teach my 17 year old.

[@jmcguire56]

Great video! This helped me do my first hose bib replacement.

[@Hammerpedia]

Great!

[@socab2]

more videos! your explanations are great!

[@KBiyce-ph2dz]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@Lewkie81527]

Excellent information!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@peggytappendorf9567]

Thanks for the information!!

[@suespitz5195]

Awesome information!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@jamesedwards2687]

Great presentation. Thanks.

[@TheOtherDerek]

We're all here because this faucet didn't work and now we have to replace it.

[@tkaramrai]

Thanks a lot your video is very informative and helpful.

[@mikel9524]

Great video! Thank you

[@LoriBear-zx3pp]

Great video!

[@MrKewlkid19]

Excellent display

[@jameskendrick6909]

Awesome stuff.

[@sangyounhan2572]

This is amazing video bro❤

[@reymundoheraldo6281]

Good day sir, hope you make videos like this, it's so informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Hammerpedia]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@TomOsseck]

Very helpful video, thanks!

[@Hammerpedia]

Gracias Primo 😂

[@clintthornton106]

Freaking awesome video man!

[@jimmyfavereau]

GOLD... thank Brother!

[@lanettelopez1007]

Excellent Information! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. "God Wins" ❤️

[@robertwaldvogel3619]

Mine isn't like that at all. Under a crawl space where I can't pull the pipe out and what I have there's no pulling the pipe out so I have cut the pipe where it is and try to install one where there's soldering.

[@Daniel-pm7np]

Thanks a Bunch!

[@Cheerdad13]

Perfect video

[@kencolvin7553]

Your on the team.

[@richardshortz1947]

Nice video, I am trying to locate the heat barrier pad you used, not finding stick on types, thanks for any information you can share.

[@321chol]

Hey @Hammerpedia how did you know it was a sweat connection before cutting the drywall to see it? And along that same thought, is it possible to find out if you have a screw in without being able to see the line inside the house? (i.e behind drywall)

[@davidd5712]

Very well done I had to go thru almost the same on one i did

[@Hammerpedia]

Thanks!

[@fresh2death101010]

Amazing bro just hit the follow button 🎉🎉

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

1st rate video! I have that same problem, but our kitchen cabinets were built around where the hose bib enters the house. 2 plumbers have looked at it and scratched their heads. Apparently, it cannot be replaced without tearing out some cabinetry. 😢

[@brendanroach6504]

Great video. Any thoughts on quarter turn valves vs the style you've got shown in this video? Thanks

[@johnacosta1417]

Thanks

[@AaronSheffield-j5y]

Great video! Nice graphics also. How did you know it was a sweat connect vs threaded from the outside? I need to replace an outside faucet and cannot tell - afraid to crank it with a wrench to see and risk breaking it.

[@billk6952]

I like to clean the pipe BEFORE i make the cut..;)

[@jmaus2k]

Why not use the threaded connection so if this happens again they can just thread in a new spigot? Also did you measure the level and make sure it drains out? That is a critical step and that could be why it froze up in the first place.

[@NitinGautam81]

awesome

[@dariandarian9558]

What software do you use for drafting your plumbing videos ? I have a customer that I would like to demonstrate the planning/reviewing for his plumbing project 👍 Thank you for your videos! They are great

[@user-ig9sk8hy4n]

good

[@solracer66]

I'm dealing with a Arrowhead hydrant with a leaky stem that is threaded on the inside as well as the outside. There is a 90 degree elbow attached to it with threads on the hydrant side and a soldered coupling to a copper pipe on the other end. Ideally I just need to replace the stem but there are no stem kits for the length hydrant so I need to purchase the whole thing. Theoretically I should be able to unscrew the old hydrant but it's tricky as I don't want to apply force to the elbow. Alternately I could just strip the stem out of the new hydrant and leave the existing body in place. I am still deciding what the best approach is.

[@mpxz999]

My original spigot enters the basement JUST BELOW the plywood subfloor of the level above. This prevents me from achieving any kind of slope away from the home. In this situation, would I still a new hole, lower than the original spigots penetration, and then fill in the original penetration?

[@garysimmons3023]

Great and thorough video. I’m confused thought because I didn’t see you adjust the slope. I thought the last one failed because it didn’t drain properly. Won’t this one fail too now?

[@theironkiwi2948]

There is an angled spacer that goes behind the faucet, which creates the slope.

[@younangurgies6902]

Nice video. Where did you get those adhesive heat pads, and what is the brand? Thanks

[@pugrolly7196]

Nice job dad

[@Hammerpedia]

Thanks Pugrolly 😁

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

Extremely white bread stuffed in the water pipe is helpful to keep it dry and dissolves with water flow.

[@jamesscheidt4278]

Great job. Do you have one for a leaky one of these?

[@Hammerpedia]

Not yet, in the works.

[@jakecasper8416]

Can you use pipe connections without soldering?

[@KewlQT]

I just cannot locate the inside end of my freeze proof spigot for replacement. I know it's inside the utility area of my basement but I have no reference points and so many wires & pipes in a small location. Any tips?

[@filamfamadventures1097]

What would the charge for something like this? I am not looking for a formal quote just curious. I was quoted a little over $500.

[@donwolfjr1]

I guess I'm gonna need to replace my outside spicket now!! Excellent video and WELL done!!! I'm receiving your emails now but forgot to subscribe!! Lol. PS... I'm subscribed now!! 🙂😉👍

[@Hammerpedia]

Thanks for subscribing :)

[@davidbutler1209]

What if you have no leaks, but top of faucet is broke, has no cap for the top...

[@Ommarrie]

Do you guys have an email? I’m interested in to buying one of your books but it’s not a physical book. I was wondering if that option is available instead of a digital copy?

[@Hammerpedia]

Sorry we don't have a physical book at the moment, just the digital. hammerpedia.com/contact

[@r1kid516]

What’s this software?

[@Hammerpedia]

sketchup

[@vietcong411]

Why not just unscrew it? Isn't the screw on piece soldered already?

[@darealmaul]

Wait....so....should you not try to future proof that as much as possible for easier disassembly going forward? As a homeowner, I feel as though you should have utilized a different connection method(if it exists) for if ever the home owner is in this situation again. Now if it happens, the cutting procedure has to occur all over again. Is there not a design that us as homeowners can use that can just unscrew?? I noticed that there is threading on the pipe of the spigot, so that hints to me that there is. How come you didn't use that??

[@KE-op4vb]

Why don't you use a shark bite coupling instead of soldering

[@michaeltammaro482]

What if in the future the housing (the whole hose unit), has to be replaced AGAIN? When you unscrew it from the wall and the water connection I would HAVE to believe a SOLDERED connection vs. a SHARK BITE connection would be less likely to leak when you're done. No?