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Overview. The freezeless Model 17 anti-siphon protected outdoor wall faucet is designed and intended for year-round residential irrigation purposes regardless of outside temperature. This faucet will not rupture from freezing when the valve is shut off and the hose is removed.
Specialized outdoor faucets are designed to withstand freezing temperatures, preventing burst pipes during cold winter months and potentially saving you from costly water damage and repairs. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the entire installation process.
We’ll show you how to install freeze-proof sill cocks on an outdoor water faucet, anti-siphon valves and shutoff valves that will safeguard your home. The work will include connecting new fittings or soldering (also called “sweating”) copper joints.
A freeze-proof faucet design protects one of the most vulnerable pipes in our homes from the chilly temperatures of winter. Here's all you need to know.
A leaking frost-proof faucet can waste a lot of water, but fixes are simple, whether the problem is the faucet stem washer assembly or the vacuum breaker.
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a standard hose faucet with a freeze-resistant model
A freeze-proof outdoor faucet has the same compression valve as a regular outdoor spigot, but the valve mechanism is separated from the handle and spout by a long copper tube. This allows you to make the water connection inside the house where the air is warmer and where freezing is unlikely.
Understanding the maintenance issues and solutions for frost-free faucets sets the stage for discussing effective winter preparation strategies. As temperatures drop, homeowners must focus on making sure their outdoor faucets, particularly frost-free types, are ready to handle the cold.
A standard hose bib or outdoor faucet stops the water flow directly at the faucet so the water in the pipe is in contact with outdoor temperatures and can freeze during cold weather. Water expands when it freezes, which could burst the metal faucet or the pipe directly behind it.
Key Takeaways. Freezeproof outdoor faucets prevent water from freezing inside the pipes and causing damage to the plumbing system. These faucets work by draining water out of the pipe when the faucet is turned off and have an anti-siphon valve to prevent contamination of the water supply.