How to repair a leaking outside tap

If your outside tap leaks all the time here is the simple fix to repair it .
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[@Zel0978]

Nine years ago you made a video, today you saved me money! Thank you sir!

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@Tommynator93]

Thankyou sir ​@dereton33

[@Tr1kx]

A small task I've put off for 15 years (or more), fixed in about 15 minutes. That includes 5 minutes to dig out a selection of spanners/wrenches, 2 minutes to find the tape, 3 minutes to watch your video, 5 minutes to put tools away and 2 minutes to actually fix the drip. SORTED . . . but . . . It gets better . . . Emboldened by my success, I remembered the tap's isolating stop cock in my cellar which gets used twice a year (to avoid frost damage) and always drips after turning on or off. Well, you guessed it . . . also sorted. I spotted your other video AFTER I fixed the stop cock. Anyway, TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE. How much should I charge myself? Many thanks

[@irenewaiting9243]

Thanks for the video. I am a 65 year old lady who has just fixed my leaking outdoor tap in a couple of minutes. Fortunately I had the amazing tape in. Thanks very much it’s saved me buying a new tap.😀

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped

[@denisotto348]

15mm spanner and little tightening and all fixed. Thanks for sharing and saved me replacing with a new one. People like you sharing are a credit

[@dereton33]

Thanks very kind.

[@liannelowe3474]

This Video made my day. I’ve been whining to my husband to fix and now I did it myself! Brilliant thank you.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@Peter-2704]

Man, I had the new tap in my basket when I saw this video. I had all the tools, it took me two minutes and cost me nothing. many thanks.

[@dereton33]

No problem Pete.

[@markwhutt]

I'd been making excuses to avoid fixing my garden tap while looking up replacement taps. Your 3 minute video made me feel clever and stupid all in one go! But I'm very grateful for you posting it. Fixed mine in about a minute after viewing this! 7 years on, and this video is still helping people. Thank you.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@user-pk6ws8dv8l]

My taps been leaking for ages,just fixed it in 2 minutes,no problems,thanks fella

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@pete21pete21]

It took me longer to find some PTFE in my garage than it took to complete the job. Excellent result. Thank-you regards pete

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@adamangit]

What a lovely bloke. Sitting hear in Singapore and wondering how to fix this little leak and there you have from an encouraging and generous chap. Thanks. Adam

[@dereton33]

No problem Adam.

[@juliadee7228]

Thank you so much for the information. After two weeks waiting for the plumber to turn up did it myself after watching your video...60 year old widow....maybe I should be a plumber and actually turn up when people expect you. Charity donation made for your help.

[@dereton33]

Thank you very much julia.

[@alividcookie6059]

Helped me fix my tap thats been leaking for the past 4 years since we moved in! Thanks sir!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@maverick6461]

Never thought it would be so simple and easy. Thank you so much for such clear instructions. Saved me having to call for handiman!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@anniedean5912]

Great instructions. Just moved and everytime I turned outside tap on I got a shower! I am a 67 year old lady. Luckily had the tape from my dear old Dad who was a plumber. He would have been proud of me! Now have a leak free tap.

[@dereton33]

Well done Annie.

[@user-cs8wj8dn9f]

Thanks Al. I've had a leaking outside tap for some time now and I had begun to think that it was the nature of the beast, resistance from a long hosepipe etc, but I have tried your suggested fix and it works perfectly. Thank you for offering such a simple but effective solution.

[@dereton33]

Glad to help

[@davidbaker3786]

Another superb video Al. You've a great teaching style and given me confidence to try a number of plumbing jobs around the home, including this one. Saving money and building confidence! Thank you!

[@dereton33]

Glad to help. Thanks David.

[@markchamberlain9034]

Top man! I've lost count of the number of helpful and informative videos you've posted from changing a radiator over to a review of a car DAB radio. This is yet another great video.

[@dereton33]

Thanks Mark.

[@waynehez8161]

Brilliant, I was about to go out in the car and get a new tap from Screwfix, I followed your instructions and now I have a leak free tap. I put a bit of ptfe around the thread too to 'belt and braces' it and it's as good as new. Thank you very much for taking the time to show us. 😊

[@dereton33]

Great to hear!

[@1112495112189]

What a great video and the only only one that I've seen that shows this excellent tip. For the past 8 years I've lived with two leaking garden taps (the fixes were a bucket under the one and a pot plant under the other) My main reason was is that a knowledgeable friend had warned me not to tackle the job due worn spindles and left hand threaded nut. So now it has taken in my less than 10 minutes to fix both taps. Just one extra tip, I used some press-stick putty to hold the unscrewed nut up to the tap so that both hands were free to put the tape round the shaft.

[@garethprytherch9623]

Just did mine and my neighbours tap after coming across your video . This is why KZbin is priceless and people like you taking the time to show us how 👍

[@dereton33]

Glad I could help

[@Andy-bk7tp]

I have avoided using my garage tap for 8 YEARS as it was leaking and I couldn't switch the water supply off to change it. After watching this, it took me 2 minutes to fix it! Thanks so much for posting this video.

[@dereton33]

No problem Andy.

[@rowdoc]

dereton33 Me too! Subscribe!!!

[@bellman1]

Same here, tried to use a hose today and my garage converted to an office got floded.

[@thestubbingfamily9399]

Wow that’s straight lazy haha

[@chungledor7114]

Thank you very much, an hour ago I had never heard of PTFE tape, now, for the first time in I don't know how many years, I have a leak free tap! Easy when you know how!

[@Hitmanscot]

I came across this video by accident but my tap has been leaking like this for about five years. An easy fix and it works! Thank you for the video I really appreciate it.

[@dereton33]

No problem Scott.

[@jamescoventry8861]

Al, you're a top man. Thanks for the no-nonsense, easy to follow and - most importantly - brief tutorial. My tap is now leak free and took two minutes to fix.

[@dereton33]

No problem James.

[@colinmoon4342]

Thank you so much. I’m extremely grateful that you have taken the time to post this video. Your solution worked perfectly and saved me a long search for a plumber with some spare capacity for a small job. It’s the small army of unsung posters such as yourself that make KZbin such a valuable too. 👍

[@dereton33]

Thanks Colin.

[@markkunes9711]

I have also been putting this off because I thought it meant lying on my kitchen floor and reaching to the back of the cupboard to isolate the tap. With two hands it was almost as easily accomplished as you managed with one. Thanks mate.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@jiml.7631]

Just the fix I needed. No messing around and clearly explained. I thought I was going to have to replace the whole tap! thank you!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@hellobayo]

Brilliant. I watched this 3 years ago to fix my leaky garden tap. It started leaking again and I revisited this video. Simple and clear instructions, garden tap fixed again!

[@dereton33]

Great to hear!

[@con961]

I've had this problem for ages, always thought my tap was on its last legs and needed replacing. I never realised it was such an easy fix. Watched your video and literally 5 minutes later the problem was fixed. thank you for posting. Stu

[@dereton33]

No problem Stu.

[@rajradia6367]

Brilliant. My tap has been leaking for years. Took 2 minutes all fixed. Thank you for sharing

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@robmccoll7815]

Cheers Al, that tap's been driving us nuts... thought we needed a plumber... the bit of no need to turn the water off clinched it. All the best

[@dereton33]

No problem Rob.

[@sueatchoo4824]

Genius! I can't believe how easy that was or why I've put up with a leaking tap for 2 years. It took longer to get the spanner and PTFE tape from the shed than to do the fix. Thankyou for posting.

[@dereton33]

No problem 😊

[@allroundgoodguy]

Cheers, fixed something in 2 mins that has been a problem for years, and was undermining our patio, and I w as worried was getting in th foundations. Thanks so much. Going to tackle the quarter turn leaking sink tap on the back of another of your videos. Saved a fortune, and it's so difficult in our area to find a reliable and straight forward plumber. I really appreciate it. PS very impressed you did that one handed and your left hand at that. You could probably do it with your eyes closed I bet.

[@dereton33]

Yes I can Mark, been too long at it.

[@MidLifeCrisis0]

A job that I was putting off time and again as I thought I’d have to buy a new tap or change the washer. Leak fixed.

[@dereton33]

Thats great.

[@rumerc3484]

Thanks I’ll try this 👍🏽

[@tonguey21]

What size washer inside the tap is it?

[@happeedaze1]

Same here. It's so simple!

[@Rezmund]

Likewise, thank you 👍🏼👏

[@pixiemeraznaz9494]

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video, I've fixed my leak within a few seconds and can now enjoy my new garden irrigation system without damaging the Bluetooth control unit with a drip!

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped!

[@amandasmith8084]

Thank you so much for your video. Ive asked two plumbers before to fix my outside tap but they couldn’t be bothered. I have followed your instructions to the letter and fixed my outside tap in two minutes. You are a star.

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@clairedarcy6656]

Well, blimey, that was very improbable sounding, but worked perfectly first time. Al, you are my hero!

[@dereton33]

Ha ha thanks Claire.

[@stephenjevons799]

Incredible. My tap has been leaking for years. I was ready to buy a replacement then saw this. Five minutes of tinkering and the leak has stopped completely. Thank you.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@ianwatkins9260]

Thank you Al, been worrying about our outside tap that leaks when turned on with hose attached for a year now. Watched this, five minutes work and everything is leak free. Very much appreciated 👍

[@dereton33]

Excellent!

[@deltanovember1672]

Thanks so much mate, got my old mum’s outside tap fixed. All the best from Scotland.

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@tobysalway3097]

Many thanks for the video. The tightening with a wrench did the trick in under a minute without the need to re-pack. Many thanks for sharing your wisdom!

[@dereton33]

Excellent!

[@johnsadams3340]

Been meaning to fix my leaking tap for years. Did not realise it was so easy. Very clear and well explained video. Like another viewer, it took me about three days to find the tape I knew I had, but was buried somewhere in my shed - and then about three minutes to fix the leaking tap! Excellent - thanks very much indeed...

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@041c0unt3rPart]

Everyone of your videos are so useful thanks for all the tips made my life so much easier over the years.

[@teresamcmahon1451]

I am a seventy odd year old women and THANKS to you I just fixed my longtime leaking outdoor tap MYSELF!😁

[@dereton33]

That is awesome! Well done.

[@darrenbates7707]

Great video! Fixed my outside tap for the grand total of 25p for the roll of tape. Been putting it off for ages as know nothing about plumbing! Thanks so much!

[@dereton33]

Nice work!

[@pielight7449]

Brilliant mate. Was literally just about to go out and by a new tap, then thought I’ll google it. Glad I did...saved me a lot of hassle. I’ve also avoided using the mains stop cock in the house through previous experience of them leaking after being turned off - I always crawl about on the public path outside. I now realise that I can do the same fix. After years of DIY this has somehow gone over the top of my head. Many thanks for posting.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@nicolanobes6224]

Like others I had been thinking I would have to replace my old outside tap and at least get a man in to take a look. After watching your video and a quick trip to get some ptfe tape I have succeeded in fixing it. Not bad for a 74yr old. Many thanks

[@dereton33]

Right on

[@markc9700]

Top man. I just fixed my two leaking outside taps in about 10 minutes. Not the first time I've found your videos helpful. Thanks.

[@dereton33]

No problem Mark.

[@PrinceBarin77]

This is gold - thank you. And filmed with one hand whilst fixing with the other 😎This channel deserves way more subs 👍

[@dereton33]

Thanks 👍

[@x1_924]

Thanks for this, thought I'd have to buy a new tap but this fixed it and only took me a couple of minutes.

[@vyvhope-scott]

Thanks so much for this! I'd been meaning to fix for years, but imagined I'd have to disconnect the water and install a new tap. So easy!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@ArifUK]

Many thanks! saved me the hassle of replacing the whole tap. dubiously suggested by my plumber.

[@dereton33]

আরিফুর রহমান No problem. Al.

[@loulew2]

Looks like this is quite an old video, but you sir, are a legend. I was looking to buy a new one as mine was leaking but then I decided to do a google search to see if there was a fix. It took me straight to your video. Thank you so much! It's worked perfectly...

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@David-ec5oz]

The tap is rarely used because it drips - not any more! Thanks for your very clear instructions, a 5 minute job.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@andrewpaulcooper]

I'd got as far as looking for a replacement tap but couldn't find one to match the style of my old tap - so I hunted for a solution - who knew the fix would be so simple! Thank you for an excellent (one-handed) demo.

[@dereton33]

Ha ha thanks Paul.

[@candhbennett]

Thank you so much for your very well explained and "simple" remedy. This has saved us no end of hassle, time and money. Job done!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@suepullen3326]

Oh how I wish I'd found this years ago. The tap is in the garage and I have relied on a collar made from a plastic milk bottle and a bucket to catch the leaking water. Off to find my PTFE right now! Thanks so much!

[@dereton33]

No problem Sue.

[@torranoharling]

Absolutely brilliant demonstration video of how to fix an outside leaking tap. Only takes 5 minutes to do. Mines all leak free. Top bloke with top tips 👏Thank you 🤗

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@noelmoore4474]

Al - you are a star! An "expert" told me that it would be easier to replace the tap than try to fix the leak. You have saved me a lot of time (and money)!

[@dereton33]

No problem Noel.

[@mickladak3779]

Welldone👍 , couldn’t shift the nut to change the washer and gave up, when i came across this video, not only was the top bit easy to unscrew and having followed the instruction. NO MORE LEAK . Thank you 😊

[@dereton33]

Great 👍

[@Russ1007]

Thanks for making this video,I've been looking at fixing my tap for 2 years and had it done in 2 mins thanks to you video 👍

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@davereynolds3643]

Just installed an automatic drinker for our sheep and managed to get all of the new fittings to stop leaking, only to discover the tap then leaked! This video sorted that out in minutes. Really clear and incredibly helpful. Many thanks!

[@dereton33]

Excellent!

[@stuartb3502]

Well I wish I'd watched this sooner! Thought I was going to have to change the washer and just not getting round to it. All done in less than a minute! Super helpful - thanks.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@guyrogers6635]

Just watched your video on leaking tap from handle. I am normally banned from plumbing but had to have a go because I was setting up the hosepipe for garden irrigation for my holiday. Thanks for great advice it worked perfectly,garden plants saved 👍

[@dereton33]

Great job!

[@davidroberts5391]

I just wanted to say thank you for this. I just fixed my outside tap. No more leaking. Thanks again.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@andrewcourtney3480]

Great video - simple, straight to the point and easy to follow. No more leaks!

[@dereton33]

Great.

[@paulsherwood2836]

Just tried this. And it worked straightaway, took me 5 minutes. Top tip. Thank you

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped

[@rachael8993]

Thank You so much! as a woman, who knows little about these things, your wrench actually saved it more! i think it was because i had a hose connection, & each time i had used it for watering, each time the screw thread had come loose. Thank you Sir! i feel rather proud , in a strange way! i know my father would be looking down & be just a little bit proud, not much! just a little bit x Thanks and best wishes to you x

[@dereton33]

Thanks Rachael, pleased you sorted out ok.

[@rachael8993]

@@dereton33 Thank you so much , could i just ask you a question please/? i have a kitchen sink, that has been a problem for many a month. well a year actually, when i wash up , the water comes straight back into the kitchen? what is that please? what can i do about it? I have now used the tool to turn off the outside tap that has worked well, i wondered would that back up into the kitchen now its off? i am washing up in the bathroom sink, because i cannot use the kitchen sink x

[@kevinbellchambers4453]

Been living with this dripping tap for about 18 months, but no more drips thanks to you al... Great tip cheers top man... Kev.

[@dereton33]

No probs Kev.

[@barbarafruitbat1245]

Brilliant video and advice. Thank you so much! My outdoor tap has been leaking for years!! Been putting it off as I thought I needed a new one. This is now on my list of jobs for tomorrow :) Great to watch a video with no irritating music too....plus you have a nice, calm tone of voice👍

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@barbarafruitbat1245]

Just to add, I have now fixed my leaking tap!! Took less than about 3 minutes, which included finding my wrench and plumbers' tape😊 No more damp paving flag and bricks. Thank you once again!

[@coscazalet]

A great fix that works, like others here that leaking tap has been annoying me for years and having watched this it took me longer to get the tape than to make the fix and the leak is fixed. Now, I'm using the tap just to see it not leak!!

[@dereton33]

No problem Andy.

[@DSTWizz]

I really should have watched before I tried to turn the big nut further down the tap! Fortunately I didn't get very far, so I've followed your instructions, and sorted the leak in about the same time as it took me to write this! Thanks, mate - absolutely brilliant. Problem fixed.

[@dereton33]

Glad I could help!

[@theboycalledleaf]

Thank you again. Such a simple fix but so useful. I'd used this on an internal stop tap many years ago and remembered the video. I cleaned my car today with the usual drip, drip from the outside tap. All the best.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@mundo222]

Thanks Al, my tap had been leaking for years when the hose was on. All sorted now thanks to your video.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@dannysubaruman]

5 mins this took suffered with it leaking for months. Used PTFE tape worked a treat. Thank you x

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@TheBennyCoxhill]

Fantastic! I've fixed two taps that have been dripping for years in the space of 20 minutes. Thanks Al

[@dereton33]

No problem Benny.

[@jimoliver3221]

This was exactly what I needed to give me the confidence to loosen a nut without switching the water off! I'd like to say I did it with my left hand only whilst holding a camera with my other hand but it took all ten fingers....Thanks very much; you've saved me money!

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped!

[@iansharp0306]

5 minute fix. Thank you for the video, thought I was going to have to change my tap. Keep up the good work

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@tonywarding580]

Wow that was simpler than I thought, thanks for the vid, leak sorted in 5 minutes after 5 years of dripping tap when water on, nice one!

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped

[@fbrown3696]

So pleased I found this. Thought I made need a plumber but thanks to your video sorted it myself. Thank you!

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped

[@hellobayo]

Thank you! Put it off for years, but I found some flat dental floss and a C shape wrench tool from a tool kit I've never used. 5 mins later, I feel like a super woman! Thank you for explaining so clearly and giving me the confidence to tackle something which I thought only a man can do!

[@dereton33]

Glad I could help!

[@grahamelliott4464]

What a useful skill to learn. I have just done ALL 3 of my outside taps - they all leaked. Many thanks!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@RandomNameTitle]

I'm the world's absolute worst at DIY and even I was able to fix my outside tap in less than five minutes thanks to this. Great stuff, thanks.

[@dereton33]

No problem Paul.

[@ronnie2163]

I was just about to go and buy some more ptfe till I saw just how little you need. Great advice. Thanks Al you are one top bloke!

[@dereton33]

Thanks Ronnie.

[@jasbo7288]

I've had a leaking outside tap out back for a couple of years now and following your instructions it's completely cured now..Brilliant thanks for the top tip.. 👍😉

[@dereton33]

No problem 😊

[@Bomberm4n]

I watch this every year when I'm setting up my garden irrigation for spring. I don't need to anymore but it's become a tradition :D Cheers :D

[@dereton33]

Ha ha thanks Tom.

[@jamesprestonuk]

You are a Plumbing God - thank you! My outside tap has been leaking water from the spindle for about 8 years. I'm off to fix it now :-)

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@jennystevens1195]

Couldn't believe it would be so easy after I found this video.... but I did it and it was. Brilliant to not have to call out a plumber, thanks so much.

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped!

[@Rorys1981]

Thank you for this video. Had a leaking tap for ages. Purchased some tape, followed your instructions and problem solved!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@BoiledOctopus]

Just about to buy a new one. Thought I'd Google any suggestions/fixes. Yours came right at the top. Thank you!!

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@petermccarthy3664]

Thank you. Problem solved quickly and efficiently. My tap has been leaking for years. Now it isn’t. You’re brilliant!

[@dereton33]

Thanks Pete I'm not that good honest.

[@ziggydaguy]

Just tightening it a little more seems to have worked, but if it starts dripping I know what to do. You're a good guy to have on the internet Al! Really appreciate the videos :)

[@dereton33]

Thanks Richard.

[@garygodwin528]

had waited 2years to fix my tap - didn't realise I did not need to turn off the mains! Thank you very much

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@justinwright207]

Can't believe I waited a year to fix the tap. Thank you so much for posting this vid.

[@dereton33]

No problem Justin.

[@IneedRockTherapy]

You've just saved me calling out a plumber. Fixed in two minutes. Thank you so much Al. 👍

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@Dezolaar]

Can't thank you enough - it was exactly just like that to fix, less than 10 min job, my wife will be so impressed!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@washmabi]

Was looking for someone to show me how to do this. With just your left hand, impressive! Fortunately I have two left hands, I'm in luck! Many Thanks.

[@dereton33]

Ha ha no problem.

[@timbarrett5589]

Brilliant - thanks - drip finally sorted having put up with it for a year! So impressed you fixed it one-handed too!

[@dereton33]

Home grown skills ha ha.

[@bristolpotman]

Thanks so much for this info, I've just fixed two taps in about 5 mins both of which have been leaking literally for years! Such a simple answer when you know how! Once more sincere thanks!

[@dereton33]

Tom Oates No problem Tom. Al.

[@stevemathew4555]

Thanks. I didn't realise that I didn't have to turn the water off until watching this. Sorted in 2 minutes. Many thanks

[@dereton33]

No problem Steve.