"Tony Tung" wrote in message
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Hi,

I just got a new washer and I've noticed that there is a very slow leak
coming from the faucet. I don't know specifically where the leak is
coming from, but the faucet was not leaking during the time there was no
washer present (and thus the faucet was shut off).

Does anyone have any suggestions how to diagnose this problem?

Thanks,
Tony

By washer I assume you mean washing machine rather than the little rubber
gasket that slips into the end of the hose. I also assume your washing
machine has two hoses going to two hose bibs.

First thing to do is to try turning knob on the hose bib all the way on. if
it still drips, try tightening the packing nut. That is the nut that the
valve stem goes through. If that does not stop the leak turn off the water
main, loosen both packing nuts and unscrew the stems. Take them to the
hardware store and get new washers and packing for the stems.

In the alternative remove the whole hose bib and replace it. I personally
do not like hose bibs and replace them with ball valves. The first option
will be cheaper and easier especially if you have copper pipe.

--

Roger Shoaf

About the time I had mastered getting the toothpaste back in the tube, then
they come up with this striped stuff.