How to install a frost free outside faucet

In some cases you will buy a new house and find the faucet is on the opposite side of the house or there isn't one at all. You can install one practically anywhere you want as long as you have access to a water source.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1/2 inch copper tee, pipe cutter, solder, flux, tourch, rag, frost free faucet either in 8, 10, or 12 inch lenghts, short piece of copper pipe, drill,and paddle bit 7/8 in size

1. The first thing you want to do is find a location for the new faucet. Look above the foundation where the actual wood begins. You can usually drill a hole between the joists and have plenty of room for the faucet. If the house is vinyl sided try to measure right between the horizontal sections. It is a good idea to drill a small pilot hole through the wall for proper placement and location. This is good just in case you make a mistake you can always seal a small hole
2. Turn water off. Loosen nut at meter so you can drain all the water from the system. Cut about 1/2 inch off the pipe you will be connecting to. Clean the ends of the pipe remember not to touch the cleaned ends or the solder will not flow. Clean the inside of the tee fitting. spread liberal amount of flux to pipe and fitting and place together. Install your faucet. you may want to find a helper to hold the faucet in while you measure the piece of pipe you will be cutting for the installation of the faucet. After getting the proper measurement clean ends of pipe and the inside of the faucet. open the faucet so the heat can escape while you solder the pipe.
3. Once you have installed the pipe and have every thing connected attach the faucet to the house with 2 screws making sure it is level and secure. Now you are ready to solder the connections. first heat all around the area of the pipe and fitting. The flux will start to melt, Take a rag and wipe the excess flux Now place the blue part of the flame onto the pipe and run the solder all around the fitting. Dont leave the heat on too long it causes fatigue. after the solder runs around the pipe wipe it with the rag for a professional looking job. This also keeps corrision from building around the joint.
4. Tighten the nut at the water meter and turn the water on slowly check for leaks. and then turn the outside faucet off.
   
   Pat yourself on the back for a job well done!!

Tips & Warnings

• Always loosen the nut on the meter to drain the water completely out on any plumbing repair
• Make certain you dont touch the fitting before you paste it with flux or the solder will repel from the greese of your fingers
• Never touch the pipe right after you have soldered it It is very hot!!!!