Do it yourself plumbing repair and fix a leaky faucet

[SharkieSean]

I think that your connection is going to corrode at the double male coupling because it is brass. The female coupling you attached it to looks like steel. The dissimilar metals touching will start corroding. You can either replace the brass parts with steel or use lithium grease at the connection. The latter will slow corrosion instead of prevent it though.

[TheHandyGoddess]

@SharkieSean Well I certainly don't want to replace the brass rabbit. And yes just like the perfect love relationship everything couples up perfectly in the beginning and then the erosion slowly takes effect. Thanks for the lubrication suggestion ; )

[RapIsDeadly]

So you're not required to have a vacuum breaker on your faucet?

[TheHandyGoddess]

@RapIsDeadly forgive the delay on an answer but does this really apply in this situation?

[RapIsDeadly]

@TheHandyGoddess

Well I see it's in your front yard. Here in California they made it mandatory to have those on. The deal is...I tried to change my faucet and found out it was soldered on to the pipe. At this point, I'm going to live with the drippy faucet and waste a million gallons of water. California is the most fu*ked up state in the union.

[shibbby66]

wasn't expecting this. This lady is pretty funny. "I got this horrible drip happening"

[catbirdfeeder]

hey goddess, I posted a video response here and havent seen it yet. Do you allow them or should I not waste my time? catbirdfeeder

[TheHandyGoddess]

@catbirdfeeder I've been out of sorts for the past while but It's aproved, Nice bird feeder!

[uztoobz]

im so turned on right now

[TheHandyGoddess]

@uztoobz Thats great to hear!

[Parrott65]

SHAME ON YOU FOR PUTTING YOUR WRENCH ON TOP OF THE THREADS!!!!!!

[TheHandyGoddess]

@Parrott65 I wanted to do the experiment with my very cool new wrench and I was amazed that it did not damage the threads. But yes you are right, it's best to aviod clamping down on the threads. Ultimatly the story goes I knew better but at one point the wrench slipped over the threads and I had to use that footage to make the scene flow smoothly. It's difficult to do this and film this by myself. So it was ultimatly an artistic decision and I knew good for conversation too!

[mickeylehuynh]

Thank you for the video. I have the exact problem. Is there possibly an easier to solution. I tried tighten the nut under the turn handle. It stopped the leak but the handle becomes too tight to turn.

[Parrott65]

@mickeylehuynh I'm a plumber and figured you might want some input on this. If that's happened, then probably the rubber gasket on the stem is worn out. It's a very cheap fix. What you want to do is turn off the water to the pipe from inside the house, turn the same nut you were referring to and take the stem out. There should be a rubber little gasket on the end of the stem. Remove it and take it to a plumbing supply house or Home Depot and match it up.

[mickeylehuynh]

@Parrott65 Thank you so much. I really appreciate your help. I'll try it.

[TheHandyGoddess]

@mickeylehuynh I'm happy to help!

[TheHandyGoddess]

@mickeylehuynh I'm pleased you got some advice from Mickey the real plumber but I really must add that you will enjoy using the faucet more if you replace it with a decorative faucet.

[mickeylehuynh]

@TheHandyGoddess I think you are mistaken.  Parrott is the real plumber; I'm just Mickey the dog:))

[Boyntonstu]

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[TheHandyGoddess]

@TrafficDreams Your most welcome thanks for checking out my show!

[FreshDaKiidx]

beast part is 4:23 till 4:29

[TheHandyGoddess]

@FreshDaKiidx So you like my assets ; )

[leefoll]

I was waiting to see the classic plumbers crack. Great video, keep up the good work.

[TheHandyGoddess]

@leefoll Ahhh yes what was I thinking? But I'm a memeber of WAPBC so how could I show you that ; )

[handclamp]

The bigger the better easer to hold on to. I like that wrench you got a lot easer to work with than a typical pipe wrench.

[TheHandyGoddess]

@handclamp I highly recommend the wrench. It's amazing and is super fun to hold. I like to be able to have firm hold on my tools ; )

[bmwnasher]

Great fun and educational to watch. A very clever woman

[TheHandyGoddess]

@bmwnasher Thank you for the lovely compliment ; )

[spenKat60]

Oh you and all of those cool pink tools!

[TheHandyGoddess]

@spenKat60 would you want me any other way?

[MrGarky]

Love your attitude in these videos. Adds quite a bit of sex appeal.

[TheHandyGoddess]

@MrGarky It also make creating these more fun! Thanks for watching ; )

[SurprizedDaily]

what the heck was you thinking when you tightened down the new brass nipple? You should never attach pliers or wrenches directly over the threads. You should have put the reducer on first and grabbed it to tighten the whole mess at the same time.....tisk tisk. I'm a carpenter/handy man

You still look sexy in all your pink

[TheHandyGoddess]

@SurprizedDaily It was a fiming thing and really I wanted to see how if the wrench would trash the threads or not. And Yes you are brilliant it would make more sense to attach the reducer first to the rabbit faucet. I'm going to have to consult you next time ; ) thanks for watchig.

[SurprizedDaily]

@TheHandyGoddess - Hello HG, it would've been a bit late, had you trashed the threads, you'd have had to go all the way back to the hardware store for another...lol! Consult with me anytime. You welcome, was my pleasure watching and thank you for sharing....If you ever need a hand with any of your handy work, give me a holler. :o )

[badass4554]

I love it.  The camera work, the comedy, the sexuality, not to mention I actually learned something. Awesome. I'd let you work on my pipes any day. lol

[witecracker2]

lol sweet thanks for the smiles!!!

[rayunseitig]

Ok, let's keep the magic wrench off of the threads on that nipple so we don't damage the threads, you sill goose  you.....

[rayunseitig]

Pretty darn good show..

[badbadger888]

OK. this bunny is ON! i love it!

[TheHandyGoddess]

@badbadger888 Thank you I love that you love it

[clariceave]

Ooo all this talk about nuts and nipples makes me love plumping!

[TheHandyGoddess]

@clariceave Yes the lanuage of plumbing is something else ; )

[HealthyEnergetics]

I have to laugh! I am also looking to learn how to put my bunny on!!!

Too funny. Your video was perfect. Thanks Ms. Goddess.

[TheHandyGoddess]

@HealthyEnergetics I'd love to show you how to put on your bunny : )

[fidelvis]

clap ! clap ! clap !!! very good video however, wouldn't it have been easier to just replace the washer ?

[TheHandyGoddess]

@fidelvis But where would the fun in that have been, not to mention my new faucet has style.Thanks for watching ; )

[breadbaker226]

Your funny, sexy and easy on the eyes. Love your style Barb.

Rowan

[TheHandyGoddess]

@breadbaker226 I must insist if you don't call me Ms. Goddess then it must be Barbara ; )

[breadbaker226]

@TheHandyGoddess OK Barbara, but I still stick to my original comments...

[TheHandyGoddess]

It's fun to be enthusiastic Thanks for watching

[darktoadthesticky]

lol, I love your videos.

[TheHandyGoddess]

And I love you

[Jordmate]

Good job Barbara! Great to see you used plumbers tape ;)

[TheHandyGoddess]

Thanks for the comment

[Jordmate]

@TheHandyGoddess You are most welcome. And how are you? I hope you're well and looking forward to a fun weekend of odd jobs around the house?

[starview1]

Well done video for sure, just a note, when you tighten that pipe extension, don't put the wrench on the pipe threads,U would apply the wrench to the unthreaded part of the pipe to avoid damaging the threads. But like I said nice video and demonstrated enthusiasm I was that excited over a ball of string once, LOL

[TheHandyGoddess]

Imagine life if we all enjoyed activities with extra enthusiasm, Thanks for watcing

[joluqa]

Plumbing in the making good job *****

[TheHandyGoddess]

Thanks ;)

[haggidubious]

That Magic Wrench is an awesome looking tool...I want one! I have no immediate use for it, but wow!

[TheHandyGoddess]

but you never know when it will come in handy. Thanks for watching :; )

[TheHandyGoddess]

Oh thank you, 5 hugs for you

[donedealproductions]

Entertaining... loved it!

[TheHandyGoddess]

I'm glad to hear that thanks for watching!

[canadianstudmuffin]

Now I can fix a leaky faucet and I can show my wife how to do it! :P

[TheHandyGoddess]

I think she'll like watching you do it.

[hypocentre]

Yeah i know you were watching those threads on your wrench... but still, that is a major no no. Good vid ehh

[TheHandyGoddess]

I wish I would have made a point about talking about that no no.

[CATTLEDOGwatchNsheep]

i just love this thing!

[TheHandyGoddess]

me too

[TheHandyGoddess]

Interesting comment, thanks for watchting!

[ding0925]

I knew you could do it with the majic wrench...

[TheHandyGoddess]

Yes it was helpful

[ding0925]

Just let me know if you need any help with your "Tools"...

[fjordking]

was anything left of the threads?

[TheHandyGoddess]

It didn't damage any of them. I was watching and thought I'd see what would happen they were fine.

[hunter3333333]

I want what ever the hell she is on!!!! Trippy chick MILF!

[TheHandyGoddess]

No, It's not leaking anymore!

[Kryszkiewicz666]

so, when do you fix the leak? also, it wouldn't be that easy without the 'magic wrench' where could i get one of those? before you answer I live in New Zealand.

[TheHandyGoddess]

I fixed the leak by replacing the leaky faucet? The wrench is great and I gave a link to the company in the description.

[BurgerChefGuy]

WOW! A Rabbit Faucet. Is That Neat or What? 5*

[TheHandyGoddess]

I figured its a theme with me. 5 big hugs for you! Thanks for watching.

[MrDanoconnor]

Be Careful putting that wrench on those threads.....wouldn't want to 'strip" anything....

.But I Gotta say, Everything you do Looks "Pretty In Pink" ....another 5 star video,,,,

[TheHandyGoddess]

I saw myself doing that over the threads and they were fine so I kept doing it to see. Thanks for the stars! smooooooch

[CORVAIRWILD]

The magic Wrench trim is the same color as the house... a hidden message???

Outdoor water shut-off??? Ahhhh... to live in the South... I WISH!!!

When do we see how to replace the washer? Grind the seat??? Packing nut??? Hmmmm?????

[TheHandyGoddess]

Oh my yes plumbing is loaded with great terminology. I can't wait to get into a really deep project. Stay tuned.

[CORVAIRWILD]

In all seriousness, I've done some serious remuddling... I'm mean REMODELING!!!

[TheHandyGoddess]

I didn't think you were watching because you wanted to learn anything : )

[TheFatAussieBarstard]

hahahaha...what a great idea for a channel.......I can feel a shout-out coming on..lol......good concept Darlin....

[TheHandyGoddess]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep them coming

[TheHandyGoddess]

Oh how wonderful that's great to hear : )

[TheHandyGoddess]

It really is a great wrench.

[TheHandyGoddess]

I like to make people smile : )

[dav1099]

Good job Barb, you sure can handle those tools like as expert! never saw a magic wrench before, might have to google one up. enjoyed this vid allot, and the sexy way ya say Brass Nipple! ;-)

Your videos are getting better & better so it's another 5 stars 4 U! Keep them vids coming.

[TheHandyGoddess]

Thanks Dave I love to hear what you have to say!

[MrMLD72MLD]

♥

[ericaroane]

i didnt get to finish it YT stopped it on me at 3:00

[TheHandyGoddess]

I'm confused, it shouldn't stop?

[ericaroane]

its just YT acting funny.. now im watching the end.. it worked this time!

[JudgeMagisterPhoenix]

Hi Handy Goddess another brilliant video really liked how it finnished with the music.

[TheHandyGoddess]

ooooh I like the Brilliant comment : )

[SummersetHomes]

woah, that was awesome and I love that wrench another great vid :) and I learned something too!

[TheHandyGoddess]

Thank you, I'm here to help and entertain : )

[speedjerkin]

Dear Barbara, I come home today to find out that the water to my house is completely tainted and destroyed. I guess after my wife watched this informational piece she decided she could do the same thing. I have spent extensive time trying to shield her from these sins of womanhood. Worst of all, my dinner wasn't even ready when I got home. You won't get away with this, I have reached my climax with your shenanigans.

[TheHandyGoddess]

Oh my what have I created in your wife! How about I make a video on how to make a vegetarian rabbit stew and hopefully that will make-up for everything.

[speedjerkin]

I would greatly appreciate Barb! :^)

[TheHandyGoddess]

It is a "Magic Wrench" and so easy to use!

[jeffgrave]

Nice Job! A great alternative to the plumbers tape is a Teflon paste (available Menards), Works infinitely better at sealing. A scrap piece of cardboard on that copper pipe will protect the threads while you are tightening the connection.

[TheHandyGoddess]

Oh you make such great sense. Thank you!

[georgiahoosier]

Nice to see that the magic wrench really works.

I've started stowing a roll of that teflon tape under every sink in the house, it seems to be the one thing I can never put my hands on when fixing something

Another fun fixit vid!

[TheHandyGoddess]

Thank you for your comment and advice : )