Murphysf
Member
Hello
The washer and packing was worn on my hose bib.
I took it apart and replaced the washer and and removed the packing and put in the Danco Self forming graphite valve packing. It is the small box from Lowes it was around $3. is is 3/32" x 24" rope.
After I put it back together the washer is now holding well however the leak is bad through the stem. I took it apart immediately and the new packing rope that I just replaced was hard to work with as it was wet and just installed. I tried it again and still the same problem.
So I have a few questions.
Approximately how much packing rope should I use? How many inches long?
Does it matter which direction I wrap the rope on the stem?
Are there any tips or tricks on where the stem / washer position should be when I tighten down the bonnet nut?
This seems very straight forward however I am not getting results.
Any ideas or help is much appreciated.
Thank You.
The washer and packing was worn on my hose bib.
I took it apart and replaced the washer and and removed the packing and put in the Danco Self forming graphite valve packing. It is the small box from Lowes it was around $3. is is 3/32" x 24" rope.
After I put it back together the washer is now holding well however the leak is bad through the stem. I took it apart immediately and the new packing rope that I just replaced was hard to work with as it was wet and just installed. I tried it again and still the same problem.
So I have a few questions.
Approximately how much packing rope should I use? How many inches long?
Does it matter which direction I wrap the rope on the stem?
Are there any tips or tricks on where the stem / washer position should be when I tighten down the bonnet nut?
This seems very straight forward however I am not getting results.
Any ideas or help is much appreciated.
Thank You.