<< SOLVED >> Aqua Dynamic frost free wall hydrant/hose bib- low pressure

[Wallbanger]

My Aqua Dynamic frost free wall hydrant/hose bib has low water pressure. Checked the inside shut off, and other nearby faucets have good pressure. I suspect something is messed up internally, but I cannot figure out how to disassemble.

I have removed the packing nut, and tried to rotate the stem to remove it for inspection. However, it does not rotate beyond the "1/4 turn". Is there something else that needs to be done to release the stem assembly from the body?

 

[Reach4]

Have you tried tugging?

I am not familiar with your valve, so I am guessing.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Wallbanger]

I was able to make contact with a sales rep for the company, and she advised me that the stem should be pulled straight out (not rotated).

With a little bit of gentle persuasion, I was able to remove the stem. Sure enough, some of the internal bits had become dislodged to make the disassembly more difficult, as well as restricting the water flow.

 

[Twigle]

Same thing here. I took a picture for you to see. I tried to separate the piece to fit it but I broke it because I forced too much.

I used something like this to replace it:

Amazon.ca

Super easy to replace.