How to Replace an Outdoor Faucet with a Frost-Proof Sillcock | GOT2LEARN

Don't risk bursting your pipes, change yours before it starts getting cold!!! In this video, I'll go thru all the steps on how to PROPERLY install a non-freezing hydrant for your home. As usual, I'll give all the tips & tricks that go with it to make the job a breeze :)
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[@sidrahsmith1465]

This is not the video I was looking for but I stayed for that gorgeous accent! Salut.

[@Got2Learn]

Thanks ;)

[@joenobody571]

I did this last weekend so glad I found out about the frost-free sillcock before doing it definitely worth the investment

[@erichutchison4938]

I've been a plumber for 28 years, good thing I've got your educational videos to keep me going every day

[@Got2Learn]

Great to hear! I'd love if you can share with your friends and family, it would help keep this channel running healthy, thx again!!

[@thefloridaplumber2631]

That is a nice looking install!

[@cdb989]

Whenever I need plumbing advice I hit you channel, believe me I need plumbing advice lol. Great channel thanks for you time in making these videos

[@Got2Learn]

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[@brianpereira807]

great, quick, pro stuff! enjoy all your videos

[@Got2Learn]

Great to hear! I'd love if you can share with your friends and family, it would help keep this channel running healthy, thx again!!

[@ronwade5433]

Just did one on an old house in Flagstaff, yeah it's Aridzona but here at 7,000+ feet ASL, it snows! I might suggest only this, the only freezeless fawcet I could find at the big box hardware stores were all 1/2 inch, I needed 3/4 so off to the adapters Easter Egg Hunt! And, This Place had one inch galvanized right behind the old one so there was a grounding wire, lamp cord, which was not hooked up. No matter how well we Leak Proof our work, any exterior plumbing MUST be well grounded and, the Teflon tape doesn't stop cathodic reaction but will add BooCoo resistance. Lightning kills, grounding saves Lives.

[@sherrimorana4676]

Great job as always 🙂🙂👏🏻👏🏻

[@Got2Learn]

:)

[@evenflow3256]

You have to drill the hole on a slope upwards from outside first on thick or multiple joists installs.

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[@Got2Learn]

You're awesome, thanks a million George!! 👌👌👌

[@ExtraJohnson]

I would've gone with an 18 or 24 inch sillcock to avoid having a connection inside the wall. This would also ensure the valve stem washer is shutting off the water inside the conditioned space.

[@beotheguitarist]

Great video!

[@Got2Learn]

Thanks buddy, really appreciate your positive comment, keep em' coming!

[@tobyw9573]

You will need the shut off if you need to overhaul or replace the sillcock in the future.

[@stanm8462]

I bought exactly same faucet from Home Depot and it started leaking first winter. Home Depot replaced it and second started leaking next summer. It might be just this brand (Aqua Dynamic) that leaks for some reason.

[@refnel]

i think you also speak french, i love your instruction i will follow your work ty

[@Got2Learn]

Absolument :) merci!!

[@strongisland7015]

The plastic wedge right behind the valve is what angles the faucet downward when screwed to the wall. So no need to shim the pipe. But maybe that wasn’t possible with your install?

[@gyver471]

Good video the hose Bibb mounting plate are good too and you should had installed a ball valve to isolate it.

[@Got2Learn]

Thanks gyver!!

[@nx8618]

Nice work

[@Got2Learn]

Great to hear! I'd love if you can share with your friends and family, it would help keep this channel running healthy, thx again!!

[@marshallgoldberg8376]

Your plumbing videos are outstanding! Thank you very much.

[@Got2Learn]

Glad you like them Marshall, have a great day!

[@ircimager]

and using pexB for it like that reduces your flow rate at the joint. notice the brass elbow at the pex joint. it's a little narrower than the pipes going onto it. use the pexA system you can maintain your original flow rate

[@rawbacon]

I used to do quite a bit of commercial plumbing in factories and such.........We always used tape and dope on those large fittings.

[@Got2Learn]

It's a must!

[@virginia7125]

I noticed that in the video. I either use tape or dope. I have never used both on the same connection. Dope on metal, with tape on plastic most of the time. Tape on shower heads though, because you need to turn it until it's straight down. Dope gets tight sometimes before it's straight.

[@doylee469]

Fantastic buddy

[@Got2Learn]

Thank you Joe!!

[@realrobertjohnson]

Thanks for the video. I am in western Canada. We have a lot of water main breaks due to shifting (due to Gumbo soil/clay). The city will be relining our water mains to extend the life cycle of the water infrastructure. During the relining process, water will be delivered to our houses via the front exterior faucet/hydrant. They have specified that we "Ensure that the tap does not include any backflow preventers." My question is this: Does anyone know if the anti-siphon/backflow mechanism can be temporarily disabled on the these hydrants, e.g., the one linked in the description?

[@mattj801]

Great video, thanks!

[@Got2Learn]

Glad you liked it, THANKS!

[@renatotesta902]

Learned lots! I'll definitely be doing this next year. Thanks G2L!

[@Got2Learn]

;)

[@1960mierkeg]

Add this to your valve selection as the unit needs to be long enough to extend into the warm part of the building. I made this mistake and one cold night it froze and ruptured the pipe before the valve

[@israelmacotela6817]

Nice video 👍! Thanks

[@Got2Learn]

😇😇😇

[@mtadams2009]

I have watched a bunch of your videos and they are usually very clear. This one seemed a little rushed. Maybe its me. That crimp on connection seems a little shaky but then again I am not a plumber. Thanks for making such good content. Take care

[@Got2Learn]

Sorry about that.

[@mtadams2009]

@@Got2Learn No problem, you make really good content, which I have found very helpful. Thanks

[@Got2Learn]

Will correct that in the future, thanks so much Scott!!

[@holoxfauxfecs5651]

Thank you!

[@hinga453]

What tool are you using for cleaning the copper and also what water pipe would you prefer on commercial units?

[@Got2Learn]

The tool is called the Fluxuator (can be bought at www.fluxuator.com) and recommended water pipe is copper type L.

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!!!

[@Got2Learn]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@skaizun]

That water was flooding against your foundation. Consider adding drainage rocks or a french drain or a plastic shield or gutter downspout diverter, etc., to keep the water away from the edge of the house.

[@jameskelly2777]

Very good

[@mexinumba1]

Question: is 1/2 pipe acceptable or does it have to be 3/4 inch when doing exterior hose bibs?

[@Got2Learn]

1/2"

[@Santiago-iv7oi]

Nice..👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Got2Learn]

Thanks, please share!!! ;)

[@canonoyca4609]

Nice shout out sir

[@canonoyca4609]

Canonoy Tv from Saskatchewan..

[@thomaka3749]

So I have two of these in my house and I'm trying to find a shut off for them in the basement and can't find them. It's a house built in 2011. Don't know if frost proof faucets need a shut off or not? Thanks

[@Got2Learn]

Yes, normally theirs ashut off for them.

[@marmaloot6350]

If replacing one of these, how do you screw it on so the spigot will be right side up?

[@theaceofspades39]

Any NPT fitting (national pipe thread) requires teflon tape and/or pipe dope to seal. The tape/dope is creating the seal meaning you don't necessarily need to crank on the fitting for it to seal. Turn the fitting until it's relatively snug and in the right position but again it doesn't need to be put on as tight as you can possibly get it

[@pieterdbrown1952]

My problem: there is a constant drip/leak from the "anti-siphoning feature" you show in this video - (letting the water out etc.) - I can remove its' cap but can the (white) plastic part be removed? Or is there a piece missing under the cap? Annoying to say the least - (?)

[@Got2Learn]

The water is coming out of the white thing?

[@jrm2383]

I’ve gone through 3 of those things in 5 years. This year I installed a 1/4 turn regular hose Bibb, much better. If you have a shut off in basement, frost proof isn’t really needed

[@bigpardner]

What went wrong with yours that ypu couldn't simply replace a washer or other small part?

[@virginia7125]

Yeah, those bibs seemed to last longer. You can still get packing for those by the way to stop a small drip.

[@ExtraJohnson]

I went through a couple before I stopped buying Chinese made ones at Home Depot. I found a USA made Arrowhead Brand one at a local hardware store that's lasted 8 years so far. Also, disconnecting the hose before winter is a must. I've gotten into the habit of just disconnecting the hose every time I finish using it, even in summer. Quick disconnect fittings make it easy

[@veggiepowered]

I'am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos

[@Got2Learn]

Awesome thank you!

[@sammyg3697]

Is it ok to have a well suction pipe go up over something like a shelf and then back down into the shallow well pump or will that cause problems with suction?

[@Got2Learn]

I wouldn't think so

[@sammyg3697]

Thanks, my concern is it losing prime from draining if it's hooked up like that

[@Got2Learn]

Maybe install a back flow preventer if it does ;)

[@StrangeDuder]

If you weren't converting to pex, can you go directly from copper to the silver fixture?

[@Got2Learn]

Yes you can!

[@sut2910]

Well yeah that was easy. Try showing one where the supply pipe and elbow are inside the wall, not through/exposed for easy access.

[@Got2Learn]

Will do, thanks!

[@NakataQenKByo]

Could you do a video on how to ProPress correctly?

[@Got2Play]

Yes, I am trying to work something out with Ridgid to get a gun, but I do have a video coming up that'll cover everything about Uponor ProPex, that might interest you ;)

[@kyleb.7746]

Hi there, how do you remove this? I have a very similar setup and the screws that are fastening the spigot will not come loose. Only option I've scene right now is to drill around it to loosen it back up. Thank you!

[@Got2Learn]

Well, if you break the concrete, you won't be able to reinstall a new one. What you can try is to use a oscillating tool to cut the screws in the back of the spigot, lemme know if it works ;)

[@kyleb.7746]

@@Got2Learn Thank you very much! I will try this :)

[@robinford4037]

Fein E-CUT CARBIDE BLADE are good for cutting hardened or tempered screws , a normal metal or metal/wood blade are next to useless on screws, they are only good for nails and soft metal

[@beotheguitarist]

This guy is awesome!

[@andrewdawson7926]

He should of installed a shut off valve, for the hosebib. A 1/2in ball valve with a bleed.

[@phiksit]

Cause these new pieces of shit are guaranteed to break. And fuck pex... and pipe dope over teflon tape? 0_o

[@Bward216]

pretty dumb to remove the secondary shut off for the outdoor sillcock. Now the whole house has to be shut down for any future change out and you can't isolate it to prevent any question of issues during winter by shutting off from inside (kids turning it on)

[@Got2Learn]

I have another one right above lol.

[@Bward216]

@@Got2Learn haha that's what I get for watching with no sound. With no reference it looks like it was just removed all together

[@Got2Learn]

Yeah everybody thinks that, only I know there's another valve, I shoulda just said it lol

[@franciscoc3369]

Gracias 👍

[@Got2Learn]

Great to hear! I'd love if you can share with your friends and family, it would help keep this channel running healthy, thx again!!

[@lmanaraovaniggalla9098]

Thanks sir👍👍👍

[@Got2Learn]

You are most welcome :)))

[@roadstar499]

Hi ..i have a question... i have to solder a new out door 1/2 inch faucet since old one is leaking badly... i will be heating up new valve directly to solder... do i have to take appart valve and remove washers etc? and if so is it simple? i saw a couple on this where they did not ...one guy said a wet towel over fauct works or a gel... i what should i do the part was $7.50 and i only bought one and i would hate to have to redo a bad job...any suggestions are appreciated you seem to be the best plumber on youtube...thanks

[@Got2Learn]

Yes, remove packing to avoid burning the insides.

[@roadstar499]

@@Got2Learn yes i just did and put everything in a zip lock bag for tomorrow...thanks for the advice.

[@Got2Learn]

Good idea, you won't regret it :)

[@Bytowngal81]

Why did you convert to pex? Can this job be done completely with copper instead? I'm not sure that I trust pex in the long run.

[@DAVADMDAVAD]

foam sealant the inside as well for cold air and insects.

[@Got2Learn]

Yes good info, thanks!!!

[@antoniogalluccio4213]

How can this shut the water off inside? Can you cut one in a half and explain it in details for learning purposes please? I like the built in non return valve which saves time but I think you need a valve inside to shut the supply off should you service or replace the tap so that you don't need to isolate the mains for the entire premises

[@Photostudioww]

Why didn't you leave the other valve, I would of left it. Cool video.👍

[@Got2Learn]

It was due to be removed, and personally, I just close the valve to the house when I have a repair to do, maybe if it was a hospital or school, I would of reinstalled another valve, thanks for the compliment buddy, appreciate it ;)

[@samr3637]

Your right I would have left valve in also 👍

[@paulsmith9341]

I didn't know there are stucco homes Canada! Thanks for the info about the no freeze spigots!

[@Got2Learn]

Thx Paul, glad to have you onboard buddy ;)

[@apex007]

I think they even have roofs.

[@robertstout260]

Sure you can get to the backside ,if not and it is soldered you have to cut open drywall .

[@myownspiritlevel]

Hydrant?

[@Brownshabsfan]

Have you had any problems with this hydrant leaking? I was considering installing one but the product reviews are not great at all!

[@lvhr6176]

Can this sillcock be installed pointing to the side instead of down?, I know the answer is probably no, but I wanted to understand why, The old one I have is pretty low to the ground which makes it difficult to attach the hose.

[@Got2Learn]

No 👌👌

[@lvhr6176]

@@Got2Learn Why no lol

[@Got2Learn]

@@lvhr6176 the water needs to drain outside, not stay in the sillcock, or it defies the purpose of it being frost resistant :)

[@davidpalmer5921]

Any recommendations for a specific brand? This brand has terrible 1 star reviews. Anything besides Sharkbite?

[@Got2Learn]

Not that I know of. I was contacted by a company called "Aquor" and I still need to make a video on that, but their stuff seems pretty high quality, check their site out: aquorwatersystems.com/

[@antoniogalluccio4213]

Why don't you also sleeve the pipe to prevent mechanical damage to due small building vibrations called settlement?

[@DJ_Driven]

What type/brand of inserts did you use to secure?

[@Got2Learn]

The screws you mean?

[@DJ_Driven]

@@Got2Learn The wall inserts you used to secure the hose bibb to the wall @ 4:45. I was going to use 3/16" Tapcons, but the inserts you used look like a better option.

[@Got2Learn]

I just used two stainless steel screws and they worked super well honestly, no need for Tapcons.

[@gordonshumway5653]

Make sure to check to see if they decided to solder the damn thing instead of using threads. Went to unscrew mine and discovered it had been soldered in place.

[@Got2Learn]

Oh crap!

[@Mark-hu9tf]

Are crimp fittings reliable?

[@Got2Learn]

Yes, if installed correctly!

[@xxwookey]

You forgot to seal the hole on the inside. It's a big air-leak at the moment (probably, depending somewhat on the wall construction detail). A bit of foam in the hole, or a rubber pipe gasket over the pipe and stuck to the wall, would do the trick.

[@NickCager]

If only my house had a basement so I could do all that as you showed us....

[@g4l430]

I so agree! I've got to replace a tub/shower valve and all the YT videos show accessing from the back but behind mine is another tiled shower. I'm watching Got2Learn videos because he has the best description on how to work within walls. Sure wish this video showed how to do this within a concrete block wall...

[@bushwalker2673]

Hi was wondering if you have and any problems with this product so far? It has a few bad reviews but most likely its a install issue with the people who have problems. Thank you.

[@Got2Learn]

Never had any problems!

[@sammyg3697]

Do you notice less flow with the next faucet from using and inner 90 instead of an outer 90?

[@Got2Learn]

Absolutely not :)

[@captainkangaroo4301]

Teflon tape and pipe dope. I bet you wear a belt and suspenders.

[@Got2Learn]

Lol

[@mattmarion6442]

It's common to use both.

[@ryanneedham8820]

Love how these videos never show the issues of replacing an outdoor spigot when you have a finished basement. Not every basement has pipes accessible

[@Eastahtata]

Measure from reference points like an edge of a window to find where to make an access hole for the wrench or a pex crimper. Also be ready to have a pan/ plug, and towels to catch any water. Open all your lowest faucets like in the shower to drain everything. I had a lot of water come out of the pipe after cutting it even though I had the spigot open for a while

[@ytsux9259]

I think my faucet's piping is underneath the house (crawl space). 😭 It's gross and scary down there! 🤦

[@russcannon6725]

@@ytsux9259 You're a big boy. I'm sure the Boogie Man won't bother you while you're down there.

[@mlo7609]

How do you know what length to buy?

[@Got2Learn]

I just took a rod and put it in the hole and marked it with a sharpie once the old one was out ;)

[@mlo7609]

Just giving u a hard time lol

[@Got2Learn]

;)

[@erichutchison4938]

After all that and still didn't get the correct length. I guess your first year Apprentice

[@mlo7609]

First week actually.....tomorrow I’m learning how to use a pipe wrench !!! Pretty stoked!

[@avag6132]

Has to be potable dope remember! Also i would of thrown some polykin take on the pex if going thru concrete

[@Got2Learn]

Well, it doesn't touch the concrete, so I am ok.

[@joeearley3351]

Cheep plastic knob don't know about the rest of it but you will after a few years of use

[@Got2Learn]

I will what after a few years?

[@SteelRhinoXpress]

if i were to do this to my house knowing it has cpvc plumbing connected to my valve i'd break the cpvc off and end up turning it on and water would gush all over the place making for an expensive repair bill. lol

[@chrisaudi1593]

tell me you're coming from quebec without telling me you're from quebec ... this guy accent haha

[@Got2Learn]

😁😁😁

[@chrisaudi1593]

@@Got2Learn au moins c'est bien expliquer ;) thanks

[@CaptainEverythingHumorandMore]

Some home repairs feel whelming and people hire out. Try it first, Chances are you will get it fixed save some money and learn as you go.

[@Impaled_Onion-thatsmine]

He did it for free to the neighbors spout because we needed water parts supplier is the job simple procedure really

[@Got2Learn]

huh?

[@WhizeCracker]

ALL of my joints are sweated with solder I know this because I replaced one. My nephews were too. Unfortunately, he wasn't a KZbin guy and he owned a pipe wrench. He didn't turn off the water supply and when he finally twisted it enough to break the copper pipe his basement started filling with water. Enough to ruin his carpet and some low-standing furniture. Also, the pressure I get coming into the house is stronger than 300 psi. That's what the plumber said when he replaced my hot water heater while I was in the hospital. I don't believe any Teflon hose would last and I don't want to lose the pressure because of my sprinkler system.

[@saigyl9149]

Would have kept the shutoff there in case anything went wrong with the new spigot

[@mathiso01]

They are actually made so that the rear, where the water actually stops at, should be in a conditioned space. But it's better that what was there before.

[@Got2Learn]

It's about 1" in back of the styrofoam, and I didn't feel like paying 5$ more for 2" more lol !!

[@gardeningpacificnorthwest6941]

Ive never seen someone use tape and dope that's a first

[@hempcacaogoji831]

Gardening Pacific Northwest Here in Connecticut pretty much everybody does.

[@kingokafor6215]

An old pipefitter i worked with at Procter & Gamble did this

[@louruet4745]

I recently saw this for the first time as well

[@seven73ify]

When turning off mine it still is running out of hose and I need to go turn it again tighter? Do you know why?

[@Got2Learn]

You have a new frost proof spigot or an old valve like I had?

[@seven73ify]

I have the anti syphon

[@Got2Learn]

Does it go below zero where you live?

[@seven73ify]

Frost proof

[@seven73ify]

@@Got2Learn yes it goes below zero sometime

[@guidedbygreen1480]

Sillcock valve is too short your shutoff valve is not long enough to avoid the potential frost. Also, Why eliminate the original valve if you ever have to replace it again? Also plumbers tape and pipe dope is redundant

[@chauffeurmarco]

Est-ce que c’est une invention québécoise?

[@Got2Learn]

Maudite bonne question ca, mais je croit pas lol ;)

[@chauffeurmarco]

Got2Learn on n’arrête pas le progrès! 🤓

[@Got2Play]

Merci beaucoup ;)

[@scundoorsup5342]

You are supposed to use the translucent spacer that came with the hose bib . It’s tapered to allow water to drain drain

[@peterboissiere9684]

U didn't use a long enough frost proof,it needs to be in the home,not in the wall.

[@Got2Learn]

It's inside we just don't see it because of the styrofoam ;)

[@andreyyaromich8277]

Peter Boissiere hahaha he didn’t like your comment. Plus you still need a shutoff even if it’s non freeze. Now you have to shut down the entire house to service 1 tap, plus it’s code in most county’s

[@SvenK-CAD]

def. need another shut-off valve as Andrey noted'

[@evenflow3256]

@@andreyyaromich8277 he points to the shut off at the beginning of the video. As long as the inside of the house is warm the frost free is deep enough.

[@andreyyaromich8277]

Even Flow that’s the main shutoff, he pointed to the original outside shutoff which he removed because he said he was converting to pex, (doesn’t make sense) ( converting to pex after the valve would have made sense) sooo I’m saying again no shutoff is installed to isolate this hydrant

[@keithwalker5078]

IMO you should do the normal one first and THEN do one with the pex added as this one is confusing and uneccessary

[@jrm2383]

Removing your supply valve is a mistake

[@scundoorsup5342]

You don’t have to put a wooden wedge l use the plastic white spacer that comes with spigot , just slip it behind the collar on the outside before screwing to the wall, Einstein

[@raybod1775]

Chrome faucets are not for potable water.

[@Got2Learn]

huh?

[@raybod1775]

If your pipe is not chrome plated on the inside, my comment doesn't apply. I found that label on a chrome sillcock faucet months after I bought it and saw the pipe was chrome plated on the inside. I didn't understand and found out chrome can be toxic. EPA sets limits of chrome in water to 6 parts per billion. I have no idea how much chrome can get into a water line if the faucet sits all winter unused.

[@Got2Learn]

Interesting, thank you for your input Ray :)

[@virginia7125]

You have idiots trying to open these 3 or 4 turns. This damages the O rings inside and the valve has to be removed & replaced. I've been through 3 of these. The old NIB, as it was called, lasted 50 years. Also, careful because Mr telephone likes to use the casing for ground. You may have to buy a ground rod or move the clamp inside. You can use the square styrofoam boxes on your nibs to save them. Also, they make heat tape for mobile homes to warm the line inside.

[@leebrowwski]

Calisse, AIM solder? must be toxic!

[@Got2Learn]

95/5, not toxic.

[@leebrowwski]

@@Got2Learn Inside joke for Mtl Qc

[@Got2Learn]

Heheeee ;)

[@truthseekerKJV]

Plastic crimped line on your house water line is just asking for trouble. Copper all the way.

[@Got2Learn]

???

[@dynoesaur]

GOT2LEARN this shit

[@tdubbs9ner]

wai...but... how... i mean... I'm calling a plumber.

[@nancyrichard6461]

Nice video Eh....

[@Got2Learn]

🤙

[@joepesci8930]

U sawnd likeee Georges St Pierre

[@Got2Learn]

Hehe same city ;)