How to Install a Freezeproof Faucet

By: Joseph Truini, This Old House magazine

Shopping List

Supplies You Will Need

1. FREEZEPROOF FAUCET

2. 1/2-INCH COUPLING
1/2-inch CxC

3. 1/2-INCH FEMALE ADAPTER
1/2-inch CxF

4. PIPE FLUX AND ACID BRUSH

5. LEAD-FREE SOLDER EMERY CLOTH

6. TEFLON PLUMBER'S TAPE

7. ADHESIVE CAULK

8. FIRE-RESISTANT CLOTH AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER

9. FITTING BRUSH

10. TWO 1 1/2-INCH-LONG WEATHER-RESISTANT SCREWS

11. BUCKET

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Tools List
Tools You Will Need
- Drill with 1-inch-diameter spade bit
- Tongue-and-groove pliers
- Adjustable wrench
- Propane torch
- Close-quarter tubing cutter
- Mini hacksaw
- Tape measure
- Screwdriver
- Eye goggles
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Photo: Shaffer Smith Photography

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8. Reinstall the stem assembly

Now you can secure the faucet to the house with two 1 1/2-inch0long weather-resistant screws. Drive the screws through the mounting holes int he flange.

Slide the stem assembly into the faucet and tighten up with pliers.

Close the drain nut on the shut-off valve, then open the valve and check for leaks.

Now go back tot he new faucet and turn it on. Allow the water to run for a few seconds to flush out any excess flux.

Tip: For extra weather protection, wrap the faucet's pipe with pre-slit foam or fiberglass pipe-insulation tubes.