How to Replace a Stripped Outside Faucet

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Tip 1 - how do you remove a stripped screw that holds the handle on outdoor faucet

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bill Dunnett | permalink

I am trying to replace washers on an outdoor faucet but the screw holding the handle on is stripped. Also apparently stucco is all holding the PVC pipe to the faucet on the wall. How do I tighten...

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Tip 2 - stuck screw now stripped when trying to remove outdoor faucet handle

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jean - Marc du CADET | permalink

My outdoor faucet is leaking. I was trying to remove the handle so I could replace the washers. I could not get the screw to budge. Now I have stripped the stuck screw. What do I do?

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Tip 3 - How can I take apart this leaking outdoor faucet?

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Eugenia Orr | permalink

I have looked up how to take apart a leaky outdoor faucet. Unfortunately it looks like my faucet does not match the videos/pics I have seen. Most videos show removing the knob, removing the nut wh...

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Tip 4 - How to Repair & Replace a Stripped Faucet Stem | eHow

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Aaron Walton | permalink

When a faucet handle will not turn off, the source of the problem is probably a stripped-out stem. A faucet stem or cartridge attaches to the handle and controls the flow of water to the faucet. Hiring a plumber to replace a faucet stem could cost as much as $100, according to 2010 prices. But the job can be completed by the homeowner with a little...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_6568505_repair-replace-stripped-faucet-stem.html ^[4]