Outdoor faucet adapter

[norrisrb]

I have these adapters on my outdoor faucet and the one just leaks out when connecting a hose. Tried taking it of but really on tight. Are these adapters needed and can they be replaced?

 

[Reach4]

This vacuum breaker adapter may have a set screw that needs to be drilled out.

 

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[Houptee]

Easier to replace the entire spigot with a frost proof type with vacuum breaker on the top. Supplyhouse dot com has bluefin brand for under $20 bucks for the 8" and 6".

 

[Quarterball]

Or, you could upgrade to a state of the art ball valve 1/4-turn frostproof sillcock from SuppyHouse:

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Quarter-Ball-QB-110MC-10-1-2-MPT-x-1-2-Sweat-Anti-Siphon-Ball-Valve-Frost-Proof-Sillcock-w-1-4-Turn