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Greetings, Queen Village Gardens neighbors. Is watering the plants in your lovely garden one of your favorite pastimes? Then you probably don't want to find a leaky outdoor spigot turning your garden apparently into a wetlands. A trickling spigot might not seem like a big deal at first, but over time, the drips add up. They can create unwanted puddles, and they can even saturate the ground so much that they start to damage plant roots. Catching the first sign of a sputtering spigot can save a lot of time and energy in the long run.
Consider this. You've wrapped up the planting, and it starts to rain softly. You go inside, feeling good about what you've accomplished. But what if you returned to find that the water was still gushing from your spout long after you'd called it a day? That's a leak that's far too good at demanding your attention.
Why do we even have leaks to fix? Generally speaking, most of us who do our own plumbing are more likely to be dealing with old, rusty, or just plain worn-out fixtures where unexpected drips can occur. I can't say for sure how often regular inspections of your plumbing tend to the rivets and divets of old copper pipes, but I can say this: it probably doesn't happen without some effort on your part.
Residents of the delightful nooks found in Queen Village understand the need for decisive action before winter sneaks in. Once the mercury in the thermometer starts to dip, any H2O in a leaky outdoor faucet can freeze, and that can mean trouble. It's already too late for quite a few folks in this neighborhood (sorry, Betty) to have any work done by a plumber, because most sensible pipe doctors don't like to go out in the cold. If your spigot is leaking, you can fix it before tomorrow's deep freeze makes it even more miserable to work outside. Fortunately, outdoor repairs can be made without totally insulating one's body, thanks to the sun that smiled down on us Thursday afternoon. Here's a three-part process for mending a leaky spigot, which I first learned from my dad many years ago.
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Ah, Queen Village. Its charming streets and quaint gardens are a feature in the very heart of Philadelphia. Any house here has not just character but history—and outdoor spigots that need a little love and attention. Picture it: a crisp fall morning and a quiet garden. You step outside and hear it—a small but noticeable drip from your garden spigot. You peek around to see if anyone's with you and then look heavenward to see if your covering is doing its job. It appears not to be, in which case you have gotten the buy-it-now price for a modest little drip issue that, if not controlled, could easily flood your garden and get you in trouble with any number of authorities. It has got your attention for the price of two barely audible drips.
Seasonal changes can cause unexpected plumbing problems, and we can blame them for a small number of calls. The change from warm, sunny afternoons to brisk evenings can do more than just make you reach for a sweater; it can affect your plumbing. Pipes and fixtures, especially older ones, are sensitive to temperature changes. Our plumbing systems are designed to work under all kinds of conditions, but they perform best when the conditions are stable. When the conditions change, the systems sometimes respond in ways that can lead to leaks.
Next, there are the unseen elements, like water pressure. Too much pressure can push your pipes right to the limit, creating weak spots that are just waiting to blow at the most inopportune times. A simple pressure test can take as long as it does to drink a cup of coffee, and is just as important—to say nothing of the regular inspections that ensure whatever's going on underneath those garden patches is all good. And as you drink that cup of morning brew, take a second to check in with the spigot. It’s a little piece of plumbing that might very well determine what kind of “mischief” the spring bulbs and summer blooms get up to.
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Visualize this scenario. It's a bright Saturday afternoon and you're enjoying some lemonade in your garden in Queen Village. The flowers are blossoming, the birds are singing, and everything feels just swell. And then you notice a sneaky little puddle forming around your outdoor spigot. Before you know it, this tiny leak has the potential to turn into a full-blown issue, causing not just a drippy nuisance but also potentially wasting a fair amount of water, damaging your plants, and possibly inflating your next water bill.
We at Alpha Plumbing Philadelphia understand that these little mishaps might go unnoticed until they can no longer be ignored. But making a leaky spigot whole again is not just about saving water. It is about ensuring real peace of mind. And that is allegedly what plumbing is all about. Thinking of plumbing as peace of mind, as the near-silent safeguard of your garden’s well-being and your home’s integrity, makes regular checking for leaks and prompt repairs an even easier habit to form, one that saves you the Big Bad Headaches of Tomorrow.
You might be concerned about leaks in your garden. You can easily fix these little problems and save yourself the cost of a professional. Here’s what to do:
1. Check that the extension is properly connected to the spigot.
2. Check that the hose is connected to the spigot.
3. Look for cracks in the hose.
4. Check the washer in the hose attachment for wear and tear.
Our proactive method allows us to intercept probable water catastrophes and prevent them from happening. You can have that garden you always wanted and not worry about it becoming some sort of water park. We can check potential areas of concern, like pipes that run through the ground, for any leaks—at the outset—so that any repairs that need to happen can be done pronto, which saves you from a headache and a hero's journey in search of a renovation loan.
An outdoor faucet that drips isn’t just annoying; it can waste a lot of water. I can save you that lost water and the money it will cost you over the period of a year. If you have an outdoor faucet that drips, more than likely, it can be fixed. And I suspect it can be done without exorbitant expense. So call me. Unless you're in a hurry to lose thousands of gallons of water and a good bit of change. Oh, and don't call me 'Squeaky Bob.'
At Alpha Plumbing Philadelphia, your plumbing is handled with care, as if it were our own. Our team of seasoned professionals listens to your concerns and works with you to find solutions that fit. Once that's done, they go to work doing what they do best: plumbing. When it comes to every repair and every installation, they handle it all as if it were a matter of life and death. Because to us, at Alpha Plumbing, you're not just some faceless problem that we have to solve. You're part of the family.
Nobody enjoys the wait, and that's why we strive to make sure your spigot problems are fixed before you can say, "I'm still waiting around for you to come and fix it!" When you call, you're not just calling into some faceless corporation. You're connecting with a real team who makes a living solving real problems for real people. We strive to make sure that you're one of those real people who has a seamless experience, rather than a waiting-around experience, with minimal interruption to your day.
One usual source of leaks from outdoor spigots is freezing weather. When the temperature drops, water can freeze and expand, cracking the spigot or the pipes attached to it. Another common cause of leaks is the simple aging of the fixtures. Over time, normal wear and tear can damage seals and washers in the spigot, causing them to leak. Improper installation and a lack of maintenance can also lead to excessive dripping. Finally, too much pressure in the pipes can force water out of the spigot as it tries to do its job.
To avoid having your outdoor faucet turn into a popsicle, you must first take off any hoses attached to it. But don't stop there; even if you don't have a hose attached to your faucet, there could still be water trapped in the pipes going to and from it, and that could freeze. So next, after you're sure any hoses are off, turn the faucet on hard to let everything out. It'll gush at first and then slow to a dribble as it comes to a stop.
Inspect your spigot with regularity for indications of wear—like rust or cracks—and replace any parts that show signs of damage. See to it that the handle of the spigot turns smoothly (i.e., is well-lubricated) and does not require an excessive amount of force to turn. Check (and, if necessary, replace) the washers that help ensure a watertight fit where hoses connect to the spigot. Insulating your spigot in the winter months will help stave off damage from freezing temperatures.
If you live in an area that has really cold winters, a frost-free spigot can be a smart investment. That's because spigots of this type have an internal shut-off valve that keeps water from lingering in the faucet and freezing. If you're going to be doing any plumbing work outdoors in the winter, a frost-free spigot is the way to go. Once you install it, you can pretty much disregard outdoor plumbing until spring and not worry about repairs
Common household plumbing repairs, such as replacing a washer or tightening a loose fitting, can often be done by the homeowners themselves. To attempt such repairs, first turn off the water supply to the fixture you are working on. In most cases, this entails turning off the main water valve to your house. After the water supply is turned off, open the spigot you are repairing to let any water remaining in the line drain out and relieve the plumbing system of any remaining pressure. Next, if you have not already done so, remove the handle and any other exterior parts necessary to access the fitting. Once you are inside the fixture, check for any obvious defects, replace any worn or damaged parts (like washers), and remedy any loose fittings or connections. If doing all that still leaves you with a leaky spigot, you may need to call a licensed plumber.
To check for leaks, follow these several simple steps. First, provide a visual inspection of the spigot and pipes. You're looking for any signs of moisture, rust, or corrosion. Listen for the sound of water drips when the spigot is turned off. If you hear water dripping, it's a good bet that there's a leak. Another nifty method for detecting a leak is checking the water meter with the spigot turned off. If the meter keeps on movin', you probably got yourself a spigot leak.
Removing garden hoses from spigots in winter stops the water in the hose from freezing and expanding. When garden hoses remain attached to outdoor spigots, they trap water inside where it can't drain. During the winter, that water can freeze inside the unattached hose with nowhere to go. When that happens, the freezing water expands and can do any number of destructive things, including bursting the hose and the spigot. And while I mention garden hoses here, the same basic principle applies to any kind of hose. A hose that is connected to a frost-free spigot can still permit ice to form and carry frigid temperatures to the spigot even if the spigot is frost-free. Costly burst pipes can be a potential outcome. Eliminating hoses likewise aids in reducing stress on the spigot's fittings and prolonging their lifespan.
To install an insulated spigot cover, you typically acquire the cover itself, available at most hardware stores. The installation necessitates no particular tools; the cover itself can usually be secured with a simple strap or Velcro. For extra protection, you might consider using foam pipe insulation to cover the pipe leading to the spigot. That combination—spigot cover and pipe insulation—affords better protection against the kind of temperatures that can freeze water.
Excessive water pressure can cause outdoor spigots to leak by straining them and damaging seals and seams. If you have high water pressure that is constant, you need to install a pressure-reducing valve. Measuring the pressure with a gauge beforehand can help to ensure that any adjustments you make are necessary. As part of your regular maintenance, ensure that pressure levels are safe to avoid unnecessary wear on spigots as well as a potential for leaks.
It is essential to check the spigot system after a severe winter to locate any harm inflicted by the frigid temperatures. This means examining it thoroughly for cracks, inspecting the surrounding pipes for any in them, and looking for weeps when the spigot is turned on. If the spigot is direct hard evidence of any freezing damage, it's also a good time to check any nearby connections or fittings for tightness issues or integral-sounding performance that ensures they will remain intact until the system is drained for winter again.
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