Hi all. Thanks for reading my first post. As a new homeowner, I have a list a mile long, and this is one of them.
Anyway, I have a leaky hose bib, so now that its warm, I figured, ok, time to fix it. Im no plumbing expert (clearly), but I assumed that I'd just remove the packing nut, and remove the stem to get to the washer. Well, I've backed off the packing nut (picture attached), but can't get the stem out. It neither screws out (seems to hit a positive stop) or pull out. Any suggestions?
I'd also be happy (actually prefer) to replace the entire assembly, but Im not sure if its threaded or sweat on, and if its sweat, I cant get to it as there is no access panel in the wall behind. Is there any indication as to which it is by looking at it? Thanks all
Anyway, I have a leaky hose bib, so now that its warm, I figured, ok, time to fix it. Im no plumbing expert (clearly), but I assumed that I'd just remove the packing nut, and remove the stem to get to the washer. Well, I've backed off the packing nut (picture attached), but can't get the stem out. It neither screws out (seems to hit a positive stop) or pull out. Any suggestions?
I'd also be happy (actually prefer) to replace the entire assembly, but Im not sure if its threaded or sweat on, and if its sweat, I cant get to it as there is no access panel in the wall behind. Is there any indication as to which it is by looking at it? Thanks all