I have our outdoor spigot that is starting to leak. House is 20 years old and have replaced the washer a few times over the years. We have very hard water and the last time I have changed it, it is still leaking a small amount.
I feel like I should replace it. I have two questions. First it is soldered on in the basement. Is it better to solder on a female inside and screw the new one on or solder it again. I feel like turning it on and off could create a leak by twisting it?
Second I bought a woodford model 17 but it looks different than this one. I am a car buff and tend to leave a hose out longer than I should for washing Chicago salt on cars is horrible). I have not had a pipe burst but I always leave the hose open so the water runs out. Is that ok or does the picture shown have something special that helps drain it without disconnecting the hose. When replacing it I want to be sure I am putting something back on that is similar and performs the same function
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I feel like I should replace it. I have two questions. First it is soldered on in the basement. Is it better to solder on a female inside and screw the new one on or solder it again. I feel like turning it on and off could create a leak by twisting it?
Second I bought a woodford model 17 but it looks different than this one. I am a car buff and tend to leave a hose out longer than I should for washing Chicago salt on cars is horrible). I have not had a pipe burst but I always leave the hose open so the water runs out. Is that ok or does the picture shown have something special that helps drain it without disconnecting the hose. When replacing it I want to be sure I am putting something back on that is similar and performs the same function