How To Install Outside Water Faucet On Existing Siding Part 2 Youtube
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This video is about installing outside water faucet on existing siding. In this video i will show you how to replace an outdoor water faucet and go overland fix a big mistake diyers commonly make when taking on this easy task. 🧰.
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That spigot on the outside of your house is really useful. but over time, it gets old and busted for a number of reasons. adam and i will take you through th. From inside, mark the spot where the faucet will be installed. drill a 1 4 inch pilot hole through the siding and rim joist. from the outside, use the 1 and 3 8 inch self feeding bit to enlarge the hole. make sure the hole falls between two floor joists in the basement to avoid structural issues. Step 2: cut the piping back behind the outdoor faucet. after you turn your water off and drain the faucet, cut the piping back a couple of inches behind the faucet. keep in mind that some water may drain out of the cut pipe—place a bucket underneath to collect potential drips. if you have copper pipes, using a metal pipe cutter will easily do. Use a sprinkler system valve box to cover it. before the first freeze, close the shutoff valve and unscrew the plug. next, screw in a standard air hose fitting and a reducer and connect your air hose. out at the faucet, open both the faucet and the blow out valve and let the water drain. then, close just the faucet and blow out any remaining.
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