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Posted by Grandpa on June 1, 2007, 3:46 pm
Joy wrote:
> On Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:07:20 -0400, Roger <sherryrogeratcomcastdotnet>
> wrote:
>>> We tried to replace the packing washer in our outside hose bib and that
>>> seemed to go OK, but we removed the screw securing the handle and that
>>> screw seemed to plug a hole in the hollow stem which now leaks.> What is
>>> the purpose of a hole in the hollow stem and how do you stop THAT from
>>> from leaking?> The guys at Lowes never heard of such a thing.> Here is a
>>> picture to help you understand what I have...
>>> http://mysite.verizon.net/bjkass123/bibhole.jpg> Thanks for any ideas of
>>> what it's for and how to fix.> Joy"
>>
>> I've also never heard of a completely hollow valve stem. Usually, the
>> hole is tapped only deep enough to take the handle mounting screw. Are
>> you sure it is leaking through the hole, and not from the base of the
>> stem where it goes into the valve nut? May be easiest just to replace
>> the hose bib valve, if replacing the packing and replacing the handle
>> does not do the trick.
>> Bib valves are fairly cheap.
>
> Replacing would probably be difficult. It might be welded on the pipe.
> Do any of these things get screwed on??? I don't want to risk making
> things worse.
>
Boiler valves are NOT welded. They screw on. Yours looks like a 3/4
FIP valve. Depending upon what the attaching pipe is, you may or may
not be able to wrench it off. If its old galvanized pipe, you're
probably better off replacing the guts of the valve.
--
Grandpa
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