Leakey Exterior Hose Spigot / Faucet

Water is leaking from the outside hose spigot. When the faucet is turned on, water leaks from around the black plastic ring that surrounds the spigot instead of traveling through the hose that’s connected to it. No water leaks when the spigot is turned off so the leak itself is after the spigot valve. Does anyone know if this is DIY job or do I need to call a plumber? Also does anyone know what that piece or type of spigot is called so I can research it a little more? Great timing, just when I need to watering my lawn.

Thanks

 

I have one of these too. I pushed the ring all the way down but water still sprays out of it. Can the whole piece be removed or do I need to replace it?

 

I should have mentioned in my first post that the ring has a chip/crack in it and that where the water is leaking from.

 

you will probably need to have a plumber replace it (I suppose if you have the right tools its a DIY). It is an anti-siphon device that is required by code so they are put on to not come off easily.

Word of warning, they are very susceptible to freezing damage so make sure you winterize each year or you will be replacing them often.

 

I believe it is called a vacuum breaker and prevents backflow. It can actually be unscrewed from the spigot and a new one put on. The trick is the set screw that holds it on and probably needs to be drilled out, then the whole thing will unscrew from the valve. The silver piece is the set screw and it gets knocked off usually after installation. They are cheap (less than $10) and you only need a drill, teflon tape and maybe wrench.






Link to Home Depot example

 

We got the same problem with ours in the front. Gave up on it and using the one in the back. It sounds like a chronic problem...Michael will feel good that he is not the only one who could not figure it out.