Also, the pump keeps coming on even when i am not running any water anywhere.
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Pics. But, two things most frost free silcocks can't handle is leaving the hose on, or if they're not installed properly with some slope so that they can drain once you shut off the water. Don't forget to shut off the water supply before you get started.
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It's a great valve that also serves the purpose of being a frost free valve. If your faucet still leaks, the stem may be leaking and you should replace the faucet. Shut off valve, water will not leak out of the burst tubing until the water is turned on.
I thought this excess water when watering the lawn, was what creeped inside.
But before replacing the valve stem, let's be sure we understand just where the leak is occurring. I usually leave it turned on, with a hose running to a small stock tank for my goats that are in the field next to my shop. If your faucet leaks out of the spout when it's turned off, the washer is bad. Yes, i did turn on the valve in the basement.