Old plumber shows how to Install a Frostfree faucet correctly.

[101nagen]

Do you not use double/single check valves? To stop back siphon.

[TheOldkid888]

@101nagen Hello; yes... single and double check valves do prevent back siphon,but in most older homes there was no backflow preventer put on the water main coming into the house and for this reason they started to make vacuum breakers on frostfree faucets.In new construction it is mandatory for dual check valves with an atmospheric vacuum breaker to be installed on the water main and the feed water line to the hot water furnace.Thanks for your comments and enjoy the weekend!!! Al

[plumberx]

great video my Feind

[TheOldkid888]

@plumberx Hey there plumberx; Thanks for checking it out. I have been putting a few on fairly steady. Glad you could stop by. Your comments are always welcome here. Thanks for your kind words and have yourself a great weekend!!! Al

[BigG99]

i have a problem where im leaking out the top of the spigot. so the frost free vaccuum part.. a seal inside has broken. does thia mean i have to replace the whole thing? it doesnt look like it can pop out to be fixed? any suggestions???

[TheOldkid888]

@BigG99 Hello there.You should not have to replace the entire faucet if you can purchase the vaccum breaker by itself,but chances are you will have to buy the exact same outside faucet and rob the vaccun breaker from it. Most vaccuim breakers have to be unscrewed out of the faucet.You will require a pair of needle nose pliers to do so.Not a big job.Good luck with your project. Leave your hose on over the winter is sually the culprit.Thanks for your comments and let me know how you got along...Al

[TheOldkid888]

@BigG99 Hello there.You should not have to replace the entire faucet if you can purchase the vaccum breaker by itself,but chances are you will have to buy the exact same outside faucet and rob the vaccun breaker from it. Most vaccuim breakers have to be unscrewed out of the faucet.You will require a pair of needle nose pliers to do so.Not a big job.Good luck with your project. Leave your hose on over the winter is sually the culprit.Thanks for your comments and let me know how you got along...Al

[TheOldkid888]

Glad I could help. I would say your next faucet will last much longer. Just a few little things to straighten away in your install and you should be all set for many years with a maintenance free faucet. Thanks for your comments, good luck with your project and enjoy the day.

[gepetto2009]

Great video, thanks. Now I know *exactly* why I'm replacing my spigot(s) this spring. The grade, vacuum breaker, and reason to disconnect the hose are all things I missed. Better late than never, right? :)

[TheOldkid888]

Thanks very much for your comment. I have been at it for a little while. Anything I have learned I am trying to pass on. Have yourself a great day.

[strat117]

Thanks for the information. I was wondering how this Faucet functioned.  You did a great job