SHARP and DANGEROUS....Outside Faucet Handle Broke!

SHARP and DANGEROUS....Outside Faucet Handle Broke! Hose bib handle broken. Someone would have got cut. This plumbing repair is how to replace outdoor faucet handle. Rust hindered this repair, but persistence prevailed. Subscribe here :www.youtube.co...
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[@patrickmcmasters6743]

Look at the faucet itself, see if you can read a manufacturer name in it before you go to hardware store. Mine happened to be a Prier faucet screw head totally rusted and water leaking from behind handle. Handle was ok. Now that I know brand I can look for kit at hardware store. Also vasoline on screw threads will help stop corrosion should you ever have to remove it again. Or white lithium grease. PB Blaster great stuff but didn't work in my case nor WD-40, let soak and resprayed several times now down to cutting off handle as you did. Then try to remove again. WD 40 now had white lithium grease with a folding nozzle so you don't lose it. Works great on garage door rollers. For the most part, stays where you put it. Has a little too much pressure. Watch for blow back. But it did silence my horrendously squealing door rollers and hinges. Safety. When drilling into metal parts, it's common for the bit to catch and spin the part. Thus possibly injuring the person. In your case I'm not sure how you would clamp the part and increase hole size. But a word of caution should have been mentioned here. I'm all for anyone's success and getting likes. I looked for several fixit vids before finding yours. Which was closest to my problem. Yours was IT!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I wish I found a brand on that faucet! I tried. You are totally right about the metal drilling. Great tip in the vasoline or white lithium grease. I did not know that. I am going to pin your comment! Thank you checking the video and thank you for the information.

[@johnchadwicktilton]

@@ThatFixItGuy I have one just like this. It has a metal screw in it to. Unfortunately it has rusted. My handle is good currently however I have an internal leak which might mean I might have to destroy the handle to fix the faucet. If you happen to know the handle part number and or the screw thread and or pitch I would like to replace mine with brass providing that I can get it apart without stripping the threads. I have considered using a little bit of heat destroying the handle, but it would preserve the threads. One trick someone taught me with a rusted bolt is to give it 3-4 good solid whacks with a hammer. Not to hard on a faucet as it is smaller, but sometimes this will help to dislodge the rust bond.

[@Harry-O]

I like the fact that when you go and fix your honey doos, when it all goes south and you have to redo your whole operation and start over.... you’re just like us. Thank you for NOT editing the dark side of repairs out of your videos. We enjoy your channel. Thanks.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your very welcome! I am glad to hear You like it. We are all learning. One of the biggest things I want to show is that jobs don’t always go as planned, it is not a big deal or the end of the world. It is just more work, time or money.

[@pooky1959]

Agreed. Nothing more frustrating than when all these repair jobs go perfectly. It seldom all goes smoothly, at least not when I’m doing the repair!

[@dannyc8875]

New sub. Have the same problem with the same Mansfield valve. Didn't now how aggressive i could get taking it off ( the handle )...and now i kno. A million thx. And, u really do come off very genuine...really enjoyed.

[@crazycroney]

Love ya man!!! We need To see More of your true personality shine through!! Your a funny funny guy!!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

This has been kinda hard for me to incorporate it with how to video. I’m am working on it! Thank you for watching!

[@kelseypennington8306]

Very helpful. Gonna head on over to the hardware store and see if I can find a universal handle. Thankfully I can tell already that the screw on the spigot isn't stuck so I shouldn't have as much work on my hands as you did. Lol. Thanks!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Glad this was able to help. Did the universal handle work for you?

[@annwilhite6483]

Thanks I had the same exact problem. Bam ! Fixed it

[@ThatFixItGuy]

So glad we could help you out. I hope we can help again.

[@berthajames4115]

Your video was very helpful. We are having the same problem you had with the new faucet but we don't have an old one around to use.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

A replacement handle kit may work for you. You may also to a small hardware store instead of a Home Depot or a Lowe’s.

[@brittblanton8342]

Nicely done Brian, I was straining for you when you were trying to get that screw out👍

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Lol. Thank you Britt! That PB Blaster helped me right out.

[@susanseymour641]

Thanks for the tips Brian!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your very welcome.

[@jgardner4033]

Another great video! Thanks!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you for checking out the video!

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

For such a seemingly simple repair, and getting the same replacement handle and not having it fit, this is the first video that has pretty much confirmed that it's not me. It's just not really all that universal.

[@stevesproul3744]

Another awesome video brother

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thanks bro!

[@cjamis]

I was with you, including the universal handle which didn't fit.. But I don't have an old handle to work with. I'll have to get the key, I guess.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I have been liking the key. My old handle only lasted about a year and now I'm using the key. I don't mind it. Don't you hate when universal is not universal?

[@tanya0009]

I tried to remove the screw but broke the head of screw . I tried both WD40 and PB blaster but thing worked.finally I had to change the stem.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

And sometimes this happens. Plumbing is that way sometimes. Hope you got it all hooked up.

[@buckk9414]

Wd40 mainly water. Pb and 3-1 oil the best

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I got a little bit nerdy when I saw the penetration level. Since the battery bolt I have really be trying to learn about penetrants. Thanks For watching Hugh.

[@aaromon43]

i have the exact same outdoor white plastic handle that is busted up (frost proof, etc.), same bolt gave me issues getting off, bought the same kit you did, no dice. now i'm looking for an older handle because nothing at hd/lowes fits this damn thing, ugh!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I know I ended up using a valve key. The handle I made worked for a little while and failed. I will have to replace it at some point, A valve key make work for you as well.

[@jillprocaccini688]

My problem is the screw is broken off inside! Any ideas??

[@jimpikul8551]

Hey! I noticed you found a can of PB Blaster! Nicely done! That stuff will work some wonders for you. But it does smell a bit. Smart for shutting off water, or attach a hose to drain from area to elsewhere.

[@jimpikul8551]

I think that you may want to pick up a new stem and packing the next time at plumber store. That looks buggered. Guess the last person probably messed it up and fouled it beyond repair. Welcome on the blaster note! Just place paper towel around area so drips don’t stain.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Oh yeah. It came so recommended I had to buy a can. I feel it worked wonders for this job. I am going to do a review of a few different penetrants in the future I live a little too dangerously with the water at times! 😆

[@jimpikul8551]

That Fix It Guy copy that! But I HATE wet socks and shoes. And a can of Kroil oil spray to add to the test list. Work well, also. Be safe!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

LOL! Me too! I will add Kroil to the list. It works, and it sure smells! It may be the funkiest I have smelled yet. Thank you and y'all stay safe as well.

[@irvinwaters3162]

Nice video, but you gotta change those shoes when your working on a project

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Lol! Yeah I’m all about that Croc life. I’m looking right now to see if they make them in steel toe!

[@jsubs]

A quick and easy way to remove those rusted handle screw is to spray some "Blaster" around the screw and wait a minute, use a socket, comes right off.

[@patrickmcmasters6743]

I've Liked, and subscribed. Good luck.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Awesome Thank you! We really appreciate it !

[@PeemTsheejDuaNtais98]

Damn I’m having the same issue where the plastic knob broke exactly like that. Too much work to get the knob out and put in a new knob. Don’t know if I will be able to fix it.

[@thomasfadden3394]

The handle pieces Looks like the inside of our washer when I took the tub out. Pieces of the washer tub mounting hub...it had just disintegrated!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yeah it is a bummer that they make something so brittle for a washing machine like that.

[@vmontroy]

would the handle come off easier if the water had been shut off first?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

No it would not have made a difference. It was pretty rusted on there.

[@timdonini9368]

Did you turn the water off

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I did not for this job. Thanks for the question.

[@belowaveragegolfer1782]

my screw broke off while taking the handle off, any suggestions on how to remove the broken remainder of screw?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

you could try something like this screw extractor set. amzn.to/2G73q2x But you may have to replace the stem on the hose bib of the parts can be found. My email is in my profile. Send me a pic and I can take a look at it. Give you another set of eyes on it.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Did you ever end up fixing your screw issue?

[@belowaveragegolfer1782]

No I haven't...probably going to breakdown and replace the whole thing.

[@ezcucumber]

Didnt work for me. Couldn't find an old handle in my garage.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yeah most people don’t keep junk around like I do. Hopefully a universal handle will work for you.

[@bigdog6440]

Your problem was you could get no leverage on the screw head with the driver. A ratchet and socket would have easily loosened it.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Good call. I should have pulled out the socket set. Hard to find a handle that will fit this.

[@retsej515]

All that extra work for nothing. Thanks anyway.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Better than one of kids cutting there had open! Maybe I should have left it like this for the water thief’s!! Never mind! They would have got cut, then I get sued! Thank you for watching. 😁

[@jacksplumbingvideos7147]

It seems like a lot of work to replace the handle would rather replace the hose bib.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

No access! That is why I took this approach. Maybe at some point I do replace it but it will be a lot of repair work.

[@buckk9414]

The one u put on there will last whole lot longer than blue hawk

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That is good to know. There was not many hose bib options out there. Kinda surprised. Was going to try Ace, but these limited hours has caught me off guard a couple of times!

[@buckk9414]

@@ThatFixItGuy it's amazing something so simple can be a pain. What state you in?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

We live in Washington. What about you?

[@buckk9414]

@@ThatFixItGuy NC.

[@bettiedonner]

Now I'm afraid.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Don’t be afraid. You can learn from my mistake and if the screw won’t move easy then put some kind of penetrating oil on it to free it up before you try and turn it. Sometime things still happen, but there is a handle out there for your faucet!

[@gemsongs966]

Turn the water off pffft

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Do it live when you can! Fast Rushing water makes the heart beat!

[@hallbepea]

Why didn’t you turn the water main off and just remove it?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

It is inside my daughter bedroom wall. Bigger project than I wanted to get into.

[@elmotacticool9747]

Lmao…. Step one turn off your water line before working on your faucet. 🤦‍♂️

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I know! Lol. I totally should have!

[@elmotacticool9747]

@@ThatFixItGuy you still did amazing ☺️

[@ranger178]

for all that work putting a new handle on why not just find a replacement valve of the same size and type and just unscrew the whole assembly and replace it while leaving the body of valve in wall? then you have all new valve and handle without ripping apart wall

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I could not find the guts to that thing. I looked. It has a weird plastic packing. I will be putting a shut off valve to my house in that area and will put a new style frost free in when I do that. I just needed a temp fix till I could fix that. Then that temp fix stripped! Lol. Now I am using a spigot key