The water spigot on the side of my house leaks. Is this the kind of thing I am going to need to replace the entire thing?

  • humble_boatsman@sh.itjust.works
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    15 hours ago

    You should. Its an anti siphon device that as described in other posts can be repaired/ replaced. But your best bet is to replace the entire spigot because of age and variation in parts ( they are not universal and every manufacturer loves to discontinue parts) if this was damaged because the hoses/ splitter was left on during freezing weather it probably damaged the entire unit. You should also install a isolation valve when you replace it for future issues. Also as others stated it is a frost free spigot and truly is not a big job with some common plumbing. Its usually accessible in the joist below the floor not so much “in the wall”

    E: and take the damn hose off in the winter