How to fix a leaking dripping outdoor tap

This is how to repair a leaking dripping out door tap and how to replace it if needed. The outside tap is very easy to replace and or fix yourself with minimal tools in minutes. If it dripping or leaking, cant be shut off or on then this video is for you. I will show you remove the old tap, install a new one and also how to service the tap by replacing the o rings, washer and re grease the spindle. For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE
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[@pauldubar6014]

I had to watch until 10:14 to learn why water was dripping out the top of the tap...but boy did i learn everything about an outside tap repair today. Legend.

[@BroMoi]

Thank you! Good job. I’m a grandma of 77 years old in Holland ! Maybe now I can apply as a plumber thanks to you😂

[@mellasone]

Great video, perfectly explained. I am a female without much experience in this field but thanks to your video I feel confident I can do the job, I really cannot afford a plumber. Thank you so much

[@rrome6178]

I always learn something new from your videos - thank you!

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@DannyDangerOz]

Thank you, Bill! I was 95% certain I knew what was wrong with my outdoor tap, but wanted to check to be certain. Now I can replace the O ring with a bit of peace of mind.

[@johnnywarbo]

I am convinced the manufactures make the taps so tight that you have to throw it away and buy another as you can never replace the valves without ruining it. Thanks

[@FishingWithMichaelTruong]

Great video Bill. I actually need to do this for one of my outdoor taps as it's decades old and is now slightly leaking. Thanks!

[@Pdubb235]

Absolutely brilliant! Love the feeling of being independent to do maintenance around the house at minimal cost. Don't get me wrong I do like to support local plumbers but if I can do it myself I will give it a go especially if the advice is just like what you have shown us. At first I thought the washer needed changing, the O ring was ok but in the end the original tap needed a full upgrade (1960's home). I also appreciate increasing my 'home maintenance speak' vocab. Cheers🥇🏅

[@peejuu]

Bill mate love ya videos I have a similar tap under the bathroom sink but its for the washing machine water intake the access is poor to say the least your tutorial helped immensely thank you

[@scottsnet]

I have this exact problem at home!
Thanks for inspiring me to fix it 🔧

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@mickfalvey6045]

Well done Bill another very handy episode👍👍

[@ihewer]

Thanks mate your videos always teach me something

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@Knoffles]

Great video. The tip with the tape worked a treat

[@gulcinbetiner]

Good job man, my tap leaks like crazy from the top so now i know why and how to fix it

[@RiaanOliver]

Always enjoy your videos and learn something, thanks mate.

[@billshowto]

Glad to hear it 👍👍👍

[@ArchieC]

Thanks so much for this Bill. Really helped.

[@markoneil3835]

Excellent video Bill!

[@33billbert]

I just moved into my first home and I keep looking up videos to fix stuff and I swear all the videos are your voice

[@billshowto]

Glad I can help 👍

[@pauldubar6014]

Great work As always Bill

[@scottcopland9655]

Thanks Bill, very informative, good job! 👍

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@baldeepbirak]

Useful video Bill

[@billshowto]

👍

[@algherbal]

I really enjoyed what u did, thank u

[@zacj63]

Very helpful video thanks Bill for sharing 👍👍👍

[@deanfernandez657]

Great video. Thank you!

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Love your videos Bill❤

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍👍

[@leoncarlier]

Thank you, I just fixed a leaky tap which had been turned off too hard.

[@bampidraws]

Thanks Bill, appreciated

[@bootz0409]

Bloody brilliant!!!

[@rkrish7071]

Thank you Bill

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@fanmengchen2323]

Good video Bill. i know you are careful not to put too much torque on a stuck spindle to unscrew in fear of bending or dislodging the cooper pipe base. Do you ever have to apply a heat source on it to facilitate the loosening of a stuck spindle ?

[@WisamHalabi]

Thnks mate needed that help

[@Bels7280]

Really appreciated this ..thankyou 😊

[@williamlove4599]

Thanks for the tutorial. If you call the pro out, they would generally replace the tap than spending the extra time fixing it right?

[@billshowto]

Depends on who you call out and what the issue is.

[@neiltitmus9744]

Yes they are cheap to buy and the labour to fix it would probably cost more than that to fix it ,and you have the garentee of a new tap for a few years and scrap in the bucket

[@carlreddevil7135]

Cheers for that mate

[@samuelamahlase6297]

Great information you're Simply The Best my leadership thanks a million and more 🙏🙏 from Sam Mahlase

[@andycarter7325]

Hi Bill, what advice do you have for an external tap that has flexible pipe inside brick? I'm looking to change my 3 taps outside, but a plumber had issues with one tap that was twisting the pvc inside the wall. Thanks.

[@fatyzahraeloutmani8178]

Hello I just watched your video, I have the same problem but I just want to know how to remove it permanently without fixing the tap, thank you so much

[@michaelrogers8287]

Mate always hold against yourself with another spammer otherwise you run the risk of something snapping off . Good luck to you

[@annachen7885]

❤super helpful

[@jackdawg4579]

we are all guilty of "he manning" taps shut long after we should have replaced the washers, but this looks like it was an extreme case!

[@billshowto]

Definitely 👍

[@wodfest]

And "she-wommaning" / "stripping" the seal when trying to get to the old washer...

[@guruchomp2]

You should buy a Better Grip Wrench set, as they easily remove stripped fittings/nuts.

[@jamesgillre]

Probably the homeowner noticed it leaking a little and then tried to over tighten it to stop it leaking and made it worse by completely breaking it... that's my guess, that's probably a common reason

[@damjan9257]

That's exactly what happened, because I just did it and broke it lol. Came here to see how to fix it lol

[@ruperttilley1963]

How long for water to drain through once you off the water supply?

[@jacksonroad9263]

All good but no sure about WD-40

[@realvipul]

can you now take the repaired tap back to that house and install it please

[@SecretAgentPaul]

"Why does the tap keep dripping?"
"Because someone overtightened it"
"Why did they overtighten it?"
"Because the tap wouldn't stop dripping..."

[@ianwarren3588]

Funny how tool terminology has changed...You vice grips...Us plumbers /monkey wrench. You needle nose pliers...Us pointy nose pliers.😂

[@billshowto]

Also depends on the country 👍👍👍

[@bawselife6859]

Dang I got 13mm from bunnings they didn't have 15mm

[@neiltitmus9744]

Stubbon is a plumbers way

[@neiltitmus9744]

Its come off the slide just throw it and put a new one on

[@tysont2380]

Do you ever keep all the old brass from jobs to sell as scrap metal?

[@tahachennaoui3192]

isn't your brother a plumber 🤣 putting him out of business fairly quick with your plumbing videos

[@billshowto]

Lol , one day he will join me👍

[@neiltitmus9744]

Theres a technique for putting tape on and this isnt it lol

[@Labrador15-o2y]

Had nothing to do with my leaking tap. Waste of time.

[@kalyanvoruganti2652]

Great video. Thanks!