Frost Proof Silcock identication

[rsclark1113]

I need to replace the stem in my frost free silcock.
I cannot find the brand anywhere online and was hoping someone would recognize the picture.
I just want to order the stem. It works but has become hard to turn for my wife as we are on a well.
It would have been new in 2012 when the house was built.
I measured the stem to be about 16 inces.

 

[Reach4]

1. What are the two letters? I tried SB as in Sharkbite, and SD as in Self Draining.

2. A wider profile shot may be useful in somebody, other than me, recognizing the spigot.

 

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[rsclark1113]

The top emblem is the CSA logo (Canadian Standards Association)
The only other marking is the Large V underneath that.
There is no other markings

 

[Reach4]

Would https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-Grip-Two-Pack/dp/B09ZK2RDTZ/ref=sr_1_6 help your wife?

 

[rsclark1113]

I removed the stem and took pictures as well. It looks like a BK Proline 888-558 but there is no markings to indicate that. BK proline also says on their website they have no partnerships with anyone? see th epic of the stem.

 

[Eman85]

What's wrong with the stem? Is it leaking and need a new washer?

 

[rsclark1113]

"What's wrong with the stem? Is it leaking and need a new washer?"

After this past winter the faucet would turn (very stiff) but no water would come out. I removed the stem and made sure the plunger at the end was moving ok and applied WD40. That fixed the water flow issue but the handle is still quite stiff to turn on and off. Enough that my wife needs me to do it for her. I am hoping a new stem will alleviate the issue other wise I will need a plumber to replace the whole sillcock as it is soldered in and beyond my abilities to do it properly. As a note we are on a well for our water and so fixtures tend to get a little more corroded and mineral build up.

 

[Reach4]

Consider lubricating with silicone plumber's grease. The following will probably be locally available.

Plumber's grease OK for potable water faucets with some silicone"
https://www.danco.com/product/12-oz-waterproof-grease/ meets NSF 61 (water)

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Danco-Grease/1075455

DANCO 1/2 oz. Waterproof Grease 80360 - The Home Depot

The Danco Waterproof Sealant Grease is ideal for lubricating faucet stems, valves and cartridges when repairing a leaky faucet. Waterproof faucet grease helps reduce friction provides long-lasting lubrication

www.homedepot.com

This is a higher quality smaller quantity:
silicone 0.5 oz
https://www.danco.com/product/0-5-oz-silicone-faucet-grease/ Danco 88693 meets NSF 61 (water)

https://www.danco.com/product/0-5-oz-silicone-faucet-grease/

For bigger containers, there are other choices, such as Molykote 111 or Release compound No. 7.

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

The easiest way to ID a FF spigot is to see the whole thing. The handle color / shape of the body etc are easy ways