Turn the spigot back on to remove any air from.

Replacing outdoor water spigot. Remove the faucet handle, packing nut and washer. Instead of a new packing washer, wrap a thick layer of teflon tape round the spigot. How to replace an outdoor water spigot shut off water.

For simple jobs, you can expect to pay $50 to $100 for the permit and subsequent. Remove the old spigot by. Steps for replacing a spigot:

Moving an outdoor water spigot. Be sure to shut off the water to the spigot prior. I have an outdoor spigot that is about 25ft from the back door.

The first thing you need to do when disconnecting a pipe is to shut off the water to the house. It is in an unusable spot, and has been for years. First, cut a hole in your lawn or patio big enough for the new spigot to fit through.

Depending on local regulations, you may need a permit to install a new outdoor spigot. Place one pipe wrench on the pipe and another on the faucet as before. Sillcock also referred to as hose bibb, is an outdoor faucet with a long pipe where the mechanism that stops the water is at the end of the water pipe to prevent frosting.

Make sure the hole is large enough so that water doesn't leak onto the ground. Push the valve back into the housing and screw on the packing nut, tightening it with a wrench. Shut off the water supply.