In article , Robert Swinney says...


Is there any way to tell if the seat is removable from the outside? I know
that some faucets have replaceable seats, but I can't see it well enough to
determine if it has any "wrenching" surfaces.

Removeable seats have either a hex or square center to them. Blow
out as much water as you can and inspect closely with a light.

If it's not removeable then you need to bit the bullet and get into
the wall to replace it. In my house the exterior faucets enter into
the basement, right above the sill. I'm suprised yours is high
enough to wind up inside an interior wall on the first floor.

Most frost-proof faucets you buy today seal with an O-ring on the
end of the long stem. There's no flat washer held on with a screw,
like in the older ones. If/When you do it, be sure to slant the
shank of the faucet downwards so the water inside will drain out
after it's shut off, and I like to put a 1/4 turn ball valve
right behind it, for obvious reasons.

Jim


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