How to Fix this Leaky Faucet

May 12th, 2019 12:43 pm

#1

1010101 [OP]: Jr. Member; Dec 28, 2011; 101 posts; 10 upvotes; Ottawa

May 12th, 2019 12:43 pm

Hi,

We purchased this house last Fall. So this is the first time I tried to use the faucet in my garage. Whenever I connect the garden hose and turn on the water, it's leaking water. (see pics below). From my google search, it seems like a anti-siphon valve. But the top cap on my faucet is much smaller from pictures I found online, so I am not entirely sure. Does anyone recognize this kind of faucet? To fix it, which part do i need to replace? Or replace it the whole thing? The bottom part seems like a part of the faucet though. So I am not sure if I can take it out.

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May 12th, 2019 2:13 pm

#2

will888: Deal Expert; Dec 12, 2009; 19945 posts; 8044 upvotes; Toronto

May 12th, 2019 2:13 pm

I had one of these in the garage that leaked. I ended up just removing the entire assembly and putting in a basic valve. I have no need for any anti syphon valve.

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May 12th, 2019 2:20 pm

#3

fusion2k2k: Deal Addict; Apr 6, 2008; 1807 posts; 1152 upvotes

May 12th, 2019 2:20 pm

They are notorious for issues. You need to replace the whole thing. You may be able to get replacement parts, but you'll have issues down the road. I would just do it right the first time. I had one when I moved it and took it out right away because it leaked like crazy.

May 12th, 2019 3:26 pm

#4

Cough: Deal Addict; Dec 9, 2003; 4925 posts; 764 upvotes; Calgary

May 12th, 2019 3:26 pm

That is not an anti-siphon valve. The small cap is a bleeder cap with a small rubber washer inside it. Make sure it is tight and washer is OK. And for the leakage out the main outlet, just change the tap washer....

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May 12th, 2019 3:45 pm

#5

pootza: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2009; 3923 posts; 1912 upvotes

May 12th, 2019 3:45 pm

will888 wrote: ↑ I had one of these in the garage that leaked. I ended up just removing the entire assembly and putting in a basic valve. I have no need for any anti syphon valve.

The Ontario Building Code requires you have one ... not only to protect you but others as well.

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May 12th, 2019 9:35 pm

#6

1010101 [OP]: Jr. Member; Dec 28, 2011; 101 posts; 10 upvotes; Ottawa

May 12th, 2019 9:35 pm

Cough wrote: ↑ That is not an anti-siphon valve. The small cap is a bleeder cap with a small rubber washer inside it. Make sure it is tight and washer is OK. And for the leakage out the main outlet, just change the tap washer....

The practical advice on this forum is sometimes shocking.

Thanks Cough. I always thought it's an anti-siphon valve. Do you know what's the proper name then and what is the purpose of that thing inside the faucet shown in 2nd picture? Is there some youtube video that shows me how to fix it? I assume I can unscrew the small cap on top, take out the washer and replace it. Where is the tap washer located? Thanks again.

May 13th, 2019 12:27 am

#7

Cough: Deal Addict; Dec 9, 2003; 4925 posts; 764 upvotes; Calgary

May 13th, 2019 12:27 am

Hard to tell from your photo but it looks like the second bit which is screwed onto the faucet is a vacuum breaker which was used for antisiphon in the late 90's. You can buy a new one at Home Depot or just throw it away....

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May 13th, 2019 12:38 am

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Cough: Deal Addict; Dec 9, 2003; 4925 posts; 764 upvotes; Calgary

May 13th, 2019 12:38 am

This may help you understand the vacuum breaker

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