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Does anybody know of a flexible-shaft or similar device that could be
used to operate an exterior hose bibb? Ours is in an inaccessible
location and we need to find a way to turn it on and off from about 5'
away. We haven't been able to use an extension hose because the bibb
leaks like crazy when you turn off the hose at the far end.

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Dave wrote:
Does anybody know of a flexible-shaft or similar device that could be
used to operate an exterior hose bibb? Ours is in an inaccessible
location and we need to find a way to turn it on and off from about 5'
away. We haven't been able to use an extension hose because the bibb
leaks like crazy when you turn off the hose at the far end.


That would be a loooong stem! Nothing ready-made comes to mind of
that length.

Which direction need to go?

Move the faucet?

I guess one could cobble something together out of, say, a 3/8" drive
socket u-joint or wobble socket spliced together with an really long
extension rod.

Seems as though moving it would be easier. If it were really important,
guess could replace the ordinary bibb w/ a solenoid-actuated valve w/
remote, but that surely must be _WAY_ overkill...

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Dave writes:

Does anybody know of a flexible-shaft or similar device that could be
used to operate an exterior hose bibb?


You could improvise something from metal tubing and 8-point sockets and
swivels. Beyond that I would consider a solenoid valve.
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Does anybody know of a flexible-shaft or similar device that could be
used to operate an exterior hose bibb? Ours is in an inaccessible
location and we need to find a way to turn it on and off from about 5'
away. We haven't been able to use an extension hose because the bibb
leaks like crazy when you turn off the hose at the far end.


First, fix the leak.

Does the handle have 'holes' in its face. Imagine an extra long bar-b-que fork
stuck in the the 'holes'. Make a similar device.

Bob


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On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:39:23 -0700, Dave wrote:

Does anybody know of a flexible-shaft or similar device that could be
used to operate an exterior hose bibb? Ours is in an inaccessible
location and we need to find a way to turn it on and off from about 5'
away. We haven't been able to use an extension hose because the bibb
leaks like crazy when you turn off the hose at the far end.


Sounds like it's time to replace it, and move it at the same
time..........
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