Garden Hose Nozzle Leaking again?

[Petef56]

Everyone,
Every year or so I buy new garden hose nozzle because my old one starts dripping
and leaking after I release the handle. To avoid wasting water, I have to buy a new
nozzle even though the nozzle works fine otherwise. For over 10 years, I'm buying
nozzles from various manufacturers and quality levels but they all leak after a year
or so.

I finally found a cheap solution (inline shut off valve) and I put back to use my
favorite hose nozzle that has a leak problem. Now when I'm done with the hose,
I simply close the inline valve. Problem solved and I won't be buying a new nozzle
every year or so. :)
http://www.amazon.com/Gilmour-03V-Brass-Connector/dp/B0006U66B6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1215678678&sr=1-1


---pete---

[EzyStvy]

Did you ever try replacing the rubber washer in the nozzel? About 10 for a dollar.

[Petef56]

Did you ever try replacing the rubber washer in the nozzel? About 10 for a dollar.

Just so I know we are talking about the same kinds of nozzles, below are links to
2 typical nozzles I'm referring to. I'm saying that these leak from the output
side. The water drips due to the trigger style shut off mechanism inside the
nozzle wearing out. I've never been able to find any easy way to dissassemble
them to replace any washers or other parts.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=228742-306-327GF&lpage=none

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=228763-306-390GF&lpage=none

If you know of a trigger type nozzle with multi-spray patterns that has user serviceable parts,
please show me a link. I'd much rather have a nozzle I can repair with common washers
found in any hardware store.

---pete---

[EzyStvy]

I too have replaced a few of the same type of nozzles....To much junk in the water cloggs em up.

[glc]

Those 2 are the exact nozzles I have. So far, I haven't had any problem - but I turn the water off at the spigot when I'm not using it.

[Petef56]

I too have replaced a few of the same type of nozzles....To much junk in the water cloggs em up.

I never had a problem with clogging, but it's probably due to minerals deposits
building up over time. You might be able to fix that by soaking in Vinegar
or "Lime Away" or a similar product.

---pete---

[Cricket]

I turn the hose bibb off when I'm not using the hose.

:) Cricket

[Panama Red]

Guess I'm a neatnik by habit. I store both the front and back hoses on a reel and only install the spray nozzels when a job requires their use. I've seen hoses develop a weak spot and explode when the pressure is left in the line and a nozzel is left closed. I only leave the faucet turned on long enough to complete the job. Then the water is off at the faucet, nozzel/sprinkler is removed and put away and hose is recoiled on the reel. Just a tip for coiling a hose on a reel, if you spray the hose with water before turning off the faucet and removing the nozzel, the water will act as a lubricant so you can turn the reel handle with one hand while guiding the hose with the other. A dry hose is tuff to reel in while trying to guide it into position on the reel.

[David M]

When they rebuilt the marina where I keep my boat, they did not install those typical outdoor brass spigots with the gate valves that leak so often but installed brass WOG ball valves which are at least a hundred times more drip proof. I thought it was a pretty smart idea especially for a state with a constant water shortage.

http://z.about.com/d/desktoppub/1/0/6/j/faucet1.jpg

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/51970006/400_WOG_600_WOG_C_X_C_valve_with_drain.jpg