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Quick answer
A stem leak means the packing; a drip after shutoff means the seat rubber; water inside the wall means a new faucet. For a Woodford Model 17, use the RK-17MH kit.
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Water around the stem while it runs
Woodford calls this a packing leak. Snug the hex packing nut behind the handle first; only a persistent leak needs new EPDM packing.
Spout keeps dripping after shutoff
A short drain is normal; Prier says its hydrant drains for a few moments. A steady drip points to a worn seat rubber or loose retainer screw at the inside end.
Top cap spits while the water runs
Woodford traces this to a fouled or damaged vacuum breaker. Clean it or fit the model’s float kit, such as RK-17VB on a Model 17.
Leak only at the hose threads
The faucet may be fine. The washer sits in the hose’s female coupling, which threads onto the faucet’s 3/4‑inch male hose thread.
Water inside the wall when it runs
Stop using it and shut off its supply. Woodford’s sheet says this needs a new faucet, because a freeze has split the tube behind the shutoff.
Run the test with the hose removed. A hose or nozzle left on can hold water in the tube and hide where a drip starts. Turn the faucet on, watch the stem and top cap, then turn it off and time the drip from the spout.
On a frost-free faucet the shutoff is not at the handle. SharkBite’s sillcock data sheet puts the seat near the inlet, inside the heated wall, and Woodford’s Model 17 drawing shows the seat rubber on the end of a long operating rod. That’s why a spout drip needs the rod pulled, while a stem leak usually doesn’t.
Snug the packing nut before taking anything apart
- 1Confirm it’s a packing leak
Open the faucet and look behind the handle. Woodford defines a packing leak as water around the operating stem while the faucet is on. A drip from the spout with the faucet off is a different fault, covered below.
- 2Snug the nut a little at a time
Turn the hex packing nut clockwise until it is snug and the leak stops. Woodford’s install sheet says the nut is factory adjusted and can be tightened if leakage starts after installation or use. Stop at snug.
- 3Replace the packing if it keeps weeping
Woodford says a persistent leak needs new EPDM packing (30560). That means shutting off the water and backing the nut out, the same first steps as the seat repair below. The packing is in the RK-17MH kit.
Prier’s quarter-turn P-164 works a little differently: if it keeps dripping after its short drain, Prier says to tighten the handle slightly and not to overtighten. Its stem packing is sold as kit C-134KT-803.
If the only wet spot is where the hose threads on, look at the hose before the faucet. The rubber washer sits inside the hose’s female coupling, not in the faucet. A flattened or missing washer leaks at that joint no matter how tight the faucet is, so swap it before buying faucet parts.
Replace the seat rubber when the spout keeps dripping
- 1Shut off the water to the faucet
Woodford’s rod-removal steps start with the water supply off. Close the shutoff that feeds the faucet, or the main, then open the outside faucet to confirm nothing flows. If the shutoff won’t stop the water, stop and call a licensed plumber.
- 2Loosen the handle and back out the packing nut
Remove the handle screw enough to free the handle, then back the packing nut out of the faucet head. Keep the handle on the rod; you’ll use it to turn the rod in the next step.
- 3Unscrew the rod from the seat
Turn the handle counterclockwise until the rod lets go of the valve seat. Woodford then pries the packing loose with a small screwdriver so the rod can slide out.
- 4Pull the rod with one swift tug
Woodford notes that some rods carry a check valve that adds drag. A swift pull disengages it. Lay the rod on a flat surface so you can read the parts on its end.
- 5Replace the seat rubber and retainer screw
On a Model 17, fit valve seat rubber 30008 and retainer screw 30009. Woodford lists a loose retainer screw as a cause too. A Model 19 uses the same seat rubber with retainer screw 30804.
- 6Reassemble and test with the hose off
Slide the rod back in, thread it into the seat, then refit the packing and nut. Turn the water back on and test. If the drip continues, Woodford says the seat may be damaged and the faucet needs replacing.
If the handle spins without opening or closing the faucet, Woodford’s retainer sheet says the retainer has come off the rod and a replacement rod is required. A retainer stuck in the tube can sometimes be turned out counterclockwise with a screwdriver; Woodford lends a removal tool for the rest. Rod lengths by wall thickness are in the rod length table.
Check for a split tube after a hard freeze
Woodford’s Model 17 sheet explains the failure most people miss. A hose left on keeps water in the faucet. As it freezes from the outside in, the shut-off faucet has no relief, and the copper tube bursts behind the valve. Only a few drops escape at first, so nothing shows inside the house.
The leak waits for spring. Because the split is downstream of the shutoff, water reaches it only when the faucet is turned on. Woodford says there can be a long gap between the rupture and its discovery, which is why a first-use check inside the wall or crawlspace is worth doing every spring.
- 1Take the hose off
Remove every hose, nozzle and splitter so the tube can drain and you can see the spout clearly.
- 2Watch the inside end while someone opens it
Have a helper open the faucet for a few seconds while you watch the pipe where it enters the wall, a basement ceiling or a crawlspace. Close it as soon as you see water.
- 3Shut off the supply if water appears
Water inside the wall with the faucet on means replacement, per Woodford. Leave the faucet’s supply off and plan the replacement or call a licensed plumber if the wall has to be opened.
Woodford Model 17: may freeze and burst
Woodford says to pitch it toward the nozzle and remove the hose in freezing weather.
Woodford Model 19: anti-burst
Woodford’s brochure says its pressure relief valve keeps it from bursting, even with a hose attached.
Prier P-164: hose off
Prier’s sheet says to always remove the hose during freezing temperatures.
SharkBite frost-free: hose off
SharkBite says to remove the hose before freezing and keep the inlet in space above freezing.
My call: take the hose off before the first freeze, whatever the faucet. Of the four in this table, only the Model 19 is described by its maker as anti-burst with a hose attached.
Repair kits and replacement faucets that match the fault
Fit decides these, not a ranking: the faucet’s maker, model and length pick the part. They do different jobs, so they aren’t scored against each other.
SharkBite 25751 stem repair kit
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Woodford 17P-8-MH wall faucet
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Prier P-164D12 hydrant
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| Part | Key specs | Pick it if | Skip it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford RK-17MH repair kit | Model 17 only, Seat rubber 30008, EPDM packing 30560, RK-17VB included, Seller: The Plumbing Mall | Your faucet is a Woodford Model 17 and the leak is at the stem, at the spout after shutoff, or at the top cap. | Water shows inside the wall when the faucet runs, or the handle spins without shutting off. Those need a new faucet or a new rod. |
| SharkBite 25751 stem repair kit | Kit 25751, 8 in. sillcock, 11 in. stem, VB kit 25759 separate | You have an 8‑inch SharkBite frost-free sillcock, and the spout drips after shutoff. | Your sillcock is a different length or brand, or water shows inside the wall when it runs. |
| Woodford 17P-8-MH wall faucet | Model 17, P inlet, 8 in. wall, 125 psi, 120°F max | The old faucet’s seat is damaged or its tube burst, the wall is 8 inches thick, and the supply ends in a threaded fitting. | Your hose usually stays on in winter, because Woodford says a Model 17 may freeze and burst with a hose left on, or your wall isn’t 8 inches. |
| Prier P-164D12 hydrant | P-164D12, D inlet: 1/2 in. MIP x SWT, 12 in. insertion, 1 in. bore hole | You’re replacing a hydrant through a 12‑inch wall and want a quarter-turn handle with Prier’s parts list behind it. | Your wall is a different thickness, or the only way to connect is a sweat joint and you aren’t equipped for open-flame work. |
Woodford RK-17MH for a Model 17 leak
Read the model off the faucet first. Each section says which model and length the part fits.
The RK-17MH is Woodford’s own seal kit for the Model 17 freezeless wall faucet. The Model 17 parts list says it holds items 1 to 5 and 7 to 10: handle screw, wheel handle, packing nut, EPDM packing, packing support washer, check valve, valve seat rubber, retainer screw and the RK-17VB vacuum breaker float kit.
That list lines up with three of the four leaks in Woodford’s troubleshooting sheet. A packing leak gets new EPDM packing (30560). A spout that drips with the faucet off gets a new valve seat rubber (30008) or retainer screw (30009). A top cap that spits while running gets the float kit.
If the top cap is the only leak, our vacuum breaker replacement guide by brand covers that one part.
Where it does well
- Covers packing, seat rubber, retainer screw and vacuum breaker
- Part numbers match Woodford’s Model 17 parts list
- Includes the RK-17VB float kit for a spitting top cap
What to watch
- No operating rod; that’s sized by wall thickness
- Model 17 only; a Model 19 takes RK-19MH
- Can’t fix a damaged seat or a burst tube
What it leaves out matters. Item 6, the valve stem assembly, comes in lengths by wall thickness, from 35720 for a 4‑inch wall to 35727 for 24 inches. If the handle turns but the faucet never opens or closes, Woodford’s retainer sheet says the retainer has come off the rod and a replacement rod is required.
Check the model before you order. The Model 19 looks similar but uses the RK-19MH kit, and its troubleshooting sheet lists retainer screw 30804 instead of 30009. Both sheets share the packing nut (30059), EPDM packing and seat rubber numbers, which is how a Model 19 owner ends up reading a Model 17 listing.
Before you open anything, shut off the water supply to the faucet, as Woodford’s rod-removal steps require. Back out the packing nut, turn the rod counterclockwise until it lets go of the seat, pry the old packing loose and pull. The check valve on the rod adds drag, so Woodford calls for one swift pull.
The kit can’t repair the stainless seat itself. Woodford says that if a new seat rubber and a snug retainer screw don’t stop the drip, the seat may be damaged and the faucet needs replacing. The same goes for water inside the wall while running; that’s the burst tube described in the freeze section.
My call: on a Model 17 that drips or weeps at the stem, start with this kit before cutting the faucet out. It covers every wear part Woodford lists except the rod, and it keeps the faucet’s built-in ASSE 1019 backflow protection working with the maker’s own float kit.
SharkBite 25751 for an 8‑inch sillcock
SharkBite’s own repair-kit list names 25751 as the stem repair kit for its 8‑inch frost-free sillcock. The same list runs the series by length: 25773 for 4 inches, 25774 for 6, 25752 for 10, 25753 for 12, 25754 for 15 and 25755 for 18. Match the kit to the sillcock’s length before anything else.
Length here means the sillcock’s size, not the stem. The Amazon listing says this kit fits 8‑inch frost-free sillcocks and gives an 11‑inch total stem length, so a tape on the old stem is a good cross-check before you open the new package.
SharkBite’s data sheet for its brass crimp frost-free sillcock names 25751 as the 8‑inch stem repair kit, and it shows why the stem matters: the seat washer sits at the end of the stem near the inlet, inside the heated wall, with an EPDM seat washer, EPDM stem seal and EPDM bonnet O-ring.
Where it does well
- SharkBite lists it for its 8‑inch frost-free sillcock
- Listing says no tools, crimping, glue or soldering
- Reaches the seat washer at the inside end
What to watch
- Wrong length for 4, 6, 10, 12, 15 or 18‑inch sillcocks
- Vacuum breaker parts are a separate kit, 25759
- Listed for SharkBite sillcocks, not other brands
That design is why a stem kit is the fix for a spout that keeps dripping. The washer that closes the water off is at the far end, so you can’t reach it from outside without pulling the stem. The data sheet also lists an integrated vacuum breaker and check valve; the vacuum breaker repair kit is the separate 25759.
The Amazon listing says the kit goes in with no tools, crimping, glue or soldering. That doesn’t skip the shutoff. Turn off the water feeding the sillcock, or the main, and open the outside handle to confirm nothing flows before loosening anything. If the shutoff lets water by, stop and call a licensed plumber.
The data sheet rates the sillcock at 125 psi and 140°F, with a 33°F minimum working temperature. Its install rule is blunt: the inlet must sit in space kept above freezing, or the supply must be isolated and drained. It also warns to remove the hose before freezing weather to prevent damage.
My call: for a dripping 8‑inch SharkBite sillcock, this is the kit to match. Read the length off the sillcock first. A 25751 in a 10‑inch sillcock won’t reach the seat, and no stem kit fixes a tube that split in a freeze.
Woodford 17P-8-MH when a Model 17 is done
When Woodford’s troubleshooting sheet says replacement is required, this is the like-for-like Model 17. The 17P-8-MH is the 8‑inch wall-thickness version with a P inlet and metal wheel handle. Woodford’s catalog says to specify model, inlet and wall thickness when ordering, so all three have to match your opening.
The P inlet is a combination fitting: 1/2‑inch female pipe thread inside and 3/4‑inch male pipe thread outside. That lets it thread onto a supply fitting without a torch. Woodford also makes sweat, PEX and compression inlets, so check what your supply line ends in before you choose this one.
Wall thickness sets the rod. The Model 17 parts list pairs an 8‑inch wall with valve stem assembly 35722, 9-7/8 inches overall. Keep that number with the house paperwork. A future seat repair uses RK-17MH, and if the retainer ever lets go of the rod, 35722 is the replacement.
Where it does well
- P inlet threads on: 1/2‑inch FPT inside, 3/4‑inch MPT outside
- Built-in ASSE 1019 Type C backflow protection
- Takes the same RK-17MH kit for later repairs
What to watch
- No anti-burst valve; the hose must come off in a freeze
- 8‑inch wall only, so measure first
- Backflow device limited to 12 hours of continuous pressure
Woodford’s install sheet for Models 14 and 17 calls for a 1-1/8‑inch hole, the nozzle pointing down, the alignment mark on the tube pointing down from inside, and a slight downward pitch. The water supply connection must sit in a heated space. Fasten the flange through its holes; it adjusts to the siding slope.
The catalog lists ASSE 1019 Type C, 125 psi maximum pressure and 120°F maximum temperature. The built-in backflow device protects up to 125 psi of backpressure, so Woodford says no add-on vacuum breaker is needed. It’s meant for irrigation and outdoor watering, with a limit of 12 hours of continuous water pressure.
The limit to know: Woodford’s warning says the Model 17 must be pitched toward the nozzle and the hose removed in freezing weather, or it may freeze and burst. If a hose habitually stays on, Woodford’s brochure describes the Model 19 as freezeless and anti-burst, with a pressure relief valve, even with a hose attached.
My call: pick the 17P-8-MH when an old Model 17 is past repair and the wall measures 8 inches. Shut off and drain the supply before cutting anything out. If the old faucet is soldered in, that’s open-flame work near framing; hire a licensed plumber if you aren’t equipped for it.
Prier P-164D12 for a quarter-turn hydrant
Prier’s P-164 is a quarter-turn freezeless wall hydrant, and the D12 code reads straight off Prier’s ordering chart: handle-operated, D inlet (1/2‑inch MIP x 1/2‑inch SWT) and 12‑inch insertion. The installation sheet calls for a 1‑inch bore hole for the D inlet.
Prier’s spec sheet says the quarter-turn valve closes on a compression-type seal with a standard OO seat washer. It lists AFG Teflon with graphite packing, a solid brass body and a stainless seat washer screw. Prier says the design is cycle tested to 250,000 cycles and carries ASSE, IAPMO and cUPC approval.
A short drip is expected. The installation sheet says the hydrant drains for a few moments after shutoff, and if dripping persists, tighten the handle slightly until it stops. Prier warns not to overtighten. A drip that outlasts that small adjustment points to the seat washer, sold as Prier kit C-134KT-802.
Where it does well
- Quarter-turn handle with a compression seat washer
- Vacuum breaker plus a backflow check tested to 125 psi
- Prier numbers every wear part, down to the stem
What to watch
- D inlet is 1/2‑inch MIP x 1/2‑inch sweat
- 12‑inch insertion only
- Hose must come off in freezing weather
That’s the real reason to choose a Prier: the parts list is complete. Packing is C-134KT-803, the vacuum breaker is C-144KT-806 and the overhaul kit is P-164KT-807. Prier says the vacuum breaker kit fits all current and past Prier and Mansfield style residential hydrants, which helps owners of older Mansfield-pattern faucets too.
Install steps come straight from the sheet. Mount it so the valve sits in a heated area that won’t drop below freezing. The cast back flange has the drainage pitch machined in. Point the spout-aligning mark down. Solder only with the hydrant fully open to protect the seat, then test with a closed-end hose before fastening the flange.
Prier pairs an atmospheric anti-siphon vacuum breaker with a backflow check valve tested to 125 psi. It still prints the same winter rule as Woodford: always remove the hose during freezing temperatures. For later repairs, the 12‑inch replacement stem in the current style is P-231-1512, 15 inches overall.
My call: choose the P-164D12 when you want a quarter-turn handle and a maker that numbers every wear part. Confirm a 12‑inch insertion first. The D inlet’s sweat side means a torch, so if that isn’t your work, connect to the threaded side or use a licensed plumber.
Which part matches your faucet?
| Part | Best for | Fits | What it fixes | Limit | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford RK-17MH | Model 17 stem or spout leak | Woodford Model 17 | Packing, seat rubber, retainer screw, vacuum breaker | No rod included | Check it on Amazon |
| SharkBite 25751 | 8‑inch SharkBite sillcock | SharkBite frost-free, 8 in. | Stem and inside seat washer | One length only | Check it on Amazon |
| Woodford 17P-8-MH | Threaded replacement, 8-in. wall | 1/2 in. FPT or 3/4 in. MPT supply | Damaged seat or burst tube | Hose off in a freeze | Check it on Amazon |
| Prier P-164D12 | Quarter-turn, 12-in. wall | 1/2 in. MIP or 1/2 in. sweat supply | Damaged seat or burst tube | Sweat side needs heat | Check it on Amazon |
| Where it leaks | Woodford Model 17 | Prier P-164 | SharkBite frost-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around the stem while on | Snug packing nut; then EPDM packing 30560 | Tighten handle slightly; packing kit C-134KT-803 | Snug packing nut; stem kit by length |
| Spout drips after shutoff | Seat rubber 30008, retainer screw 30009 | Seat washer kit C-134KT-802 | Stem kit by length, 25751 for 8 in. |
| Top cap spits while on | Float kit RK-17VB | Vacuum breaker kit C-144KT-806 | Vacuum breaker kit 25759 |
| Inside the wall while on | Replace the faucet. Woodford: the tube has burst behind the shutoff. | ||
Match the rod or stem to the wall thickness
| Wall or faucet size | Woodford Model 17 rod | Prier P-164 stem (2013 on) | SharkBite stem kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in. | 35720, 5-7/8 in. | P-231-1504, 7 in. | 25773 |
| 6 in. | 35721, 7-7/8 in. | P-231-1506, 9 in. | 25774 |
| 8 in. | 35722, 9-7/8 in. | P-231-1508, 11 in. | 25751 (11 in. stem) |
| 10 in. | 35723, 11-7/8 in. | P-231-1510, 13 in. | 25752 |
| 12 in. | 35724, 13-7/8 in. | P-231-1512, 15 in. | 25753 |
| 14 in. | 35725, 15-7/8 in. | P-231-1514, 17 in. | None listed; 15 in. is 25754 |
The makers size these differently. Woodford orders by wall thickness, Prier by insertion length and SharkBite by sillcock length. Lengths are overall rod or stem lengths from each maker’s parts list; read the old part or the faucet’s model code before ordering.
Prier’s universal stem, P-231-15US, covers close-coupled to 14‑inch hydrants, but Prier says it has to be cut to length and the brass end soldered to the rod. A sized stem avoids that heat work. Prier also notes that stems changed in April 2013, with an older parts sheet for hydrants made before then.
Quick fixes that make an outdoor faucet leak worse
| Tempting fix | What the maker says instead |
|---|---|
| Cranking the handle harder to stop a drip | Prier: tighten slightly, never overtighten. Woodford: a steady drip means the seat rubber or retainer screw. |
| Leaving the hose on through winter | Woodford Model 17 and Prier: remove it in freezing weather, or the tube can burst. |
| Adding a screw-on vacuum breaker to a Model 17 | Woodford: the built-in device protects to 125 psi, so no add-on is needed. |
| Soldering a new faucet with the valve closed | Woodford and Prier: open it fully first. Heat can damage the seat rubber and seat. |
| Using a Model 17 kit on a Model 19 | Woodford: the Model 19 takes RK-19MH and retainer screw 30804. |
Older faucets need one more check. Prier says its stems changed in April 2013 and keeps a separate parts sheet for hydrants built before then. Woodford’s retainer sheet lists the same retainer removal tool for Models 14, 16, 17, 19 and 22, so look for the model number before you match parts by appearance.
| Where listings and makers disagree | Listing or older sheet says | Maker’s current document says | We use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prier P-164 overhaul kit | Older P-164-D spec sheet: C-144KT-807 | P-164 installation sheet parts list: P-164KT-807 | P-164KT-807; check hydrant age |
| Prier 12‑inch stem | Older spec sheet: 231-0512, 14-15/16 in. | Installation sheet, April 2013 on: P-231-1512, 15 in. | Current style; older hydrants use the retired sheet |
When to stop and call a licensed plumber
Water inside a wall or ceiling
Shut off the faucet’s supply and leave it off. Woodford says this means replacement, and opening a finished wall to reach the inlet is a plumber’s job.
The shutoff won’t stop the water
Don’t pull the rod or stem against line pressure. Every maker’s repair starts with the supply off; if it won’t close, call a licensed plumber.
A sweat connection to cut or solder
That’s open-flame work inside a wall cavity. Woodford and Prier both say to open the valve fully before heating. Use a threaded or PEX inlet, or a pro.
Faucet loose or pitched toward the house
Woodford and Prier both require a downward pitch so the tube drains. A faucet tipped back can hold water and freeze. Re-mounting may mean resetting the supply connection inside.
Outdoor faucet leak questions
How do I stop an outdoor faucet from dripping?
Take the hose off and find where it drips. Around the stem, snug the packing nut behind the handle. From the spout after shutoff, give it a few moments to drain, then replace the seat rubber or seat washer at the inside end with the water off. Woodford and Prier both list those parts by model.
What causes an outside faucet to leak?
Woodford’s troubleshooting sheet names four causes: worn packing around the stem, a worn seat rubber or loose retainer screw, a fouled or damaged vacuum breaker, and a tube that burst in a freeze. A leak only at the hose threads is usually the hose washer in the coupling, not the faucet.
Do you need a plumber to replace an outdoor spigot?
Not always. A threaded inlet like Woodford’s P style threads on without heat. Call a licensed plumber if the old faucet is soldered and you aren’t set up for open-flame work, if a wall must be opened, or if the shutoff won’t stop the water.
What does a plumber charge to replace an outside faucet?
We don’t publish a figure because the job varies. A packing repair, a faucet swap on a threaded inlet and a burst tube behind finished drywall are different jobs. Ask for a written quote naming the fault, the exact replacement, the connection method, any wall repair and any permit.
Is it normal for a frost-free faucet to drip after you shut it off?
For a moment, yes. Prier says its hydrant drains for a few moments after shutoff. If dripping persists, Prier says to tighten the handle slightly without overtightening. A drip that keeps going after that points to a worn seat washer at the inside end.
Why does my outdoor faucet leak from the top when the water is on?
That cap is the vacuum breaker. Woodford says a leak there while the faucet runs means the breaker is fouled or damaged. Pry off the plastic cap, remove the breaker body with pliers, and clean it or fit the model’s float kit, such as RK-17VB on a Model 17.
Why is water coming out around the handle?
That’s a packing leak. Woodford says to tighten the hex packing nut behind the handle until snug and the leak stops, with no parts removed. If it keeps leaking, the EPDM packing needs replacing, which means shutting off the water and backing the nut out.
Can a frost-free faucet still freeze and burst?
Yes, if water can’t drain. Woodford says a hose left on keeps water in the tube, which can freeze and split it behind the valve. The split only leaks when the faucet is turned on. Woodford’s Model 19 adds a pressure relief valve to prevent that, even with a hose attached.
How do I know which repair kit fits my outdoor faucet?
Find the brand and model, then the length. Woodford kits are by model, such as RK-17MH or RK-19MH, and rods by wall thickness. Prier stems go by insertion length. SharkBite stem kits go by sillcock length, with 25751 for the 8‑inch size.
How we choose these repair parts
Why trust us
Isaac Daniels is a licensed journeyman plumber in Georgia. Every repair step on this page comes from the faucet maker’s own troubleshooting sheet, installation sheet or parts list, named in the sources below.
How we pick
We start from the leak location, then match the maker’s part number to the faucet model and length. Kits come first when the maker says the faucet can be repaired; replacements appear only for the faults Woodford says need one.
Fit decides the choice, so the parts aren’t scored against each other. The four Amazon offers were re-checked on Oct 22, 2026, 5:56 PM EDT: genuine brand listings, New and in stock. CPSC lists no recalls for Woodford, SharkBite or Prier.
| Selection check | Rule |
|---|---|
| Leak location | Kit for stem, seat or vacuum breaker leaks; new faucet for a damaged seat or burst tube |
| Maker fit | Model, inlet and length must match the maker’s parts list |
| Offer | Genuine brand listing; New buy box; plain In Stock |
| Claims | Maker documents for parts, steps and ratings; no install-time or lifespan promises |
Sources
- Woodford Manufacturing, Model 17 Freezeless Wall Faucet troubleshooting, Form TM17.101, Rev 05/11 (woodfordmfg.com). Read October 20, 2026.
- Woodford Manufacturing, Model 19 Freezeless Wall Faucet troubleshooting, Form TM19.102, Rev 07/12 (woodfordmfg.com). Read October 20, 2026.
- Woodford Manufacturing, Model 14, 16, 17, 19, 22 retainer removal tool sheet, Form TMRetainerTool.101, Rev 05/11 (woodfordmfg.com). Read October 20, 2026.
- Woodford Manufacturing, Model 17 catalog and parts list, Form 17.114, Rev 04/21 (woodfordmfg.com). Read October 20, 2026.
- Woodford Manufacturing, Model 14 and 17 installation instructions, Form II17.105, Rev 03/25 (woodfordmfg.com). Read October 20, 2026.
- Woodford Manufacturing, Residential Wall Faucets brochure, Models 17, 19, 22 and 30 (woodfordmfg.com). Read October 20, 2026.
- PRIER Products, P-164/264 Diamond Series installation, operation and maintenance instructions with replacement parts (prier.com). Read October 20, 2026.
- PRIER Products, P-164/264 freezeless wall hydrant spec sheet, P-164-D (prier.com). Read October 20, 2026.
- SharkBite (RWC), Brass Crimp Frost-Free Sillcock data sheet, SBPCPFFS0421 (sharkbite.com). Read October 20, 2026.
- SharkBite (RWC), list price file effective February 14, 2022, repair kit part numbers 25751 to 25759 (sharkbite.com). Read October 20, 2026.
- Amazon Creators API offer records for B005E0MXC4, B09FFYMJTT, B008N3OBLA and B0051966QW: New, in-stock offers, re-read Oct 22, 2026, 5:56 PM EDT; product images read October 20, 2026.
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall search for Woodford, SharkBite and Prier (saferproducts.gov), Oct 22, 2026, 5:56 PM EDT: none found.