How to fix a leaking dripping outdoor tap

[@BroMoi]

Thank you! Good job. I’m a grandma of 77 years old in Holland ! Maybe now I can apply as a plumber thanks to you😂

[@mellasone]

Great video, perfectly explained. I am a female without much experience in this field but thanks to your video I feel confident I can do the job, I really cannot afford a plumber. Thank you so much

[@pauldubar6014]

I had to watch until 10:14 to learn why water was dripping out the top of the tap...but boy did i learn everything about an outside tap repair today. Legend.

[@johnnywarbo]

I am convinced the manufactures make the taps so tight that you have to throw it away and buy another as you can never replace the valves without ruining it. Thanks

[@DannyDangerOz]

Thank you, Bill! I was 95% certain I knew what was wrong with my outdoor tap, but wanted to check to be certain. Now I can replace the O ring with a bit of peace of mind.

[@rrome6178]

I always learn something new from your videos - thank you!

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@Pdubb235]

Absolutely brilliant! Love the feeling of being independent to do maintenance around the house at minimal cost. Don't get me wrong I do like to support local plumbers but if I can do it myself I will give it a go especially if the advice is just like what you have shown us. At first I thought the washer needed changing, the O ring was ok but in the end the original tap needed a full upgrade (1960's home). I also appreciate increasing my 'home maintenance speak' vocab. Cheers🥇🏅

[@peejuu]

Bill mate love ya videos I have a similar tap under the bathroom sink but its for the washing machine water intake the access is poor to say the least your tutorial helped immensely thank you

[@FishingWithMichaelTruong]

Great video Bill. I actually need to do this for one of my outdoor taps as it's decades old and is now slightly leaking. Thanks!

[@mickfalvey6045]

Well done Bill another very handy episode👍👍

[@scottsnet]

I have this exact problem at home! Thanks for inspiring me to fix it 🔧

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@pauldubar6014]

Great work As always Bill

[@ihewer]

Thanks mate your videos always teach me something

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@Knoffles]

Great video. The tip with the tape worked a treat

[@gulcinbetiner]

Good job man, my tap leaks like crazy from the top so now i know why and how to fix it

[@33billbert]

I just moved into my first home and I keep looking up videos to fix stuff and I swear all the videos are your voice

[@billshowto]

Glad I can help 👍

[@RiaanOliver]

Always enjoy your videos and learn something, thanks mate.

[@billshowto]

Glad to hear it 👍👍👍

[@algherbal]

I really enjoyed what u did, thank u

[@markoneil3835]

Excellent video Bill!

[@baldeepbirak]

Useful video Bill

[@billshowto]

👍

[@Bels7280]

Really appreciated this ..thankyou 😊

[@deanfernandez657]

Great video. Thank you!

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Love your videos Bill❤

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍👍

[@bootz0409]

Bloody brilliant!!!

[@leoncarlier]

Thank you, I just fixed a leaky tap which had been turned off too hard.

[@scottcopland9655]

Thanks Bill, very informative, good job! 👍

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@carlreddevil7135]

Cheers for that mate

[@zacj63]

Very helpful video thanks Bill for sharing 👍👍👍

[@bampidraws]

Thanks Bill, appreciated

[@WisamHalabi]

Thnks mate needed that help

[@rkrish7071]

Thank you Bill

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@fanmengchen2323]

Good video Bill. i know you are careful not to put too much torque on a stuck spindle to unscrew in fear of bending or dislodging the cooper pipe base. Do you ever have to apply a heat source on it to facilitate the loosening of a stuck spindle ?

[@andycarter7325]

Hi Bill, what advice do you have for an external tap that has flexible pipe inside brick? I'm looking to change my 3 taps outside, but a plumber had issues with one tap that was twisting the pvc inside the wall. Thanks.

[@fatyzahraeloutmani8178]

Hello I just watched your video, I have the same problem but I just want to know how to remove it permanently without fixing the tap, thank you so much

[@samuelamahlase6297]

Great information you're Simply The Best my leadership thanks a million and more 🙏🙏 from Sam Mahlase

[@williamlove4599]

Thanks for the tutorial. If you call the pro out, they would generally replace the tap than spending the extra time fixing it right?

[@billshowto]

Depends on who you call out and what the issue is.

[@neiltitmus9744]

Yes they are cheap to buy and the labour to fix it would probably cost more than that to fix it ,and you have the garentee of a new tap for a few years and scrap in the bucket

[@michaelrogers8287]

Mate always hold against yourself with another spammer otherwise you run the risk of something snapping off . Good luck to you

[@guruchomp2]

You should buy a Better Grip Wrench set, as they easily remove stripped fittings/nuts.

[@ruperttilley1963]

How long for water to drain through once you off the water supply?

[@annachen7885]

❤super helpful

[@jackdawg4579]

we are all guilty of "he manning" taps shut long after we should have replaced the washers, but this looks like it was an extreme case!

[@billshowto]

Definitely 👍

[@wodfest]

And "she-wommaning" / "stripping" the seal when trying to get to the old washer...

[@jacksonroad9263]

All good but no sure about WD-40

[@jamesgillre]

Probably the homeowner noticed it leaking a little and then tried to over tighten it to stop it leaking and made it worse by completely breaking it... that's my guess, that's probably a common reason

[@damjan9257]

That's exactly what happened, because I just did it and broke it lol. Came here to see how to fix it lol

[@realvipul]

can you now take the repaired tap back to that house and install it please

[@ianwarren3588]

Funny how tool terminology has changed...You vice grips...Us plumbers /monkey wrench. You needle nose pliers...Us pointy nose pliers.😂

[@billshowto]

Also depends on the country 👍👍👍

[@SecretAgentPaul]

"Why does the tap keep dripping?" "Because someone overtightened it" "Why did they overtighten it?" "Because the tap wouldn't stop dripping..."

[@bawselife6859]

Dang I got 13mm from bunnings they didn't have 15mm

[@neiltitmus9744]

Stubbon is a plumbers way

[@tysont2380]

Do you ever keep all the old brass from jobs to sell as scrap metal?

[@neiltitmus9744]

Its come off the slide just throw it and put a new one on

[@tahachennaoui3192]

isn't your brother a plumber 🤣 putting him out of business fairly quick with your plumbing videos

[@billshowto]

Lol , one day he will join me👍

[@neiltitmus9744]

Theres a technique for putting tape on and this isnt it lol

[@GarryMurray-i1y]

Had nothing to do with my leaking tap. Waste of time.

[@kalyanvoruganti2652]

Great video. Thanks!