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How To Repair a Dripping Outdoor Faucet

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Outdoor faucets can develop leaks over time. Repairing or replacing the faulty parts will require a few standard tools.

Step 9: Tighten the packing nut
Using an adjustable wrench, gently tighten the valve stem packing nut until snug. (Editor's note: Use a second wrench to hold the faucet in place where it connnects to the building, which is not shown in the video.) Close the faucet valve handle and turn on the water supply to the faucet.

Tighten the valve stem packing nut with an adjustable wrench.

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Adjustable wrench (Buy)	Compression washer (Buy)
Graphite packing string (Buy)	Packing washer (Buy)
Screwdriver (Buy)	Socket or socket wrench (Buy)

Shut off the water supply to the faucet before beginning work.

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