We have a problem with the house. When the garden tap on the house is turned on, water also comes out of the open joints near the ground. When the tap is turned off, the water stops running out. I wonder where the leak is coming from. What would need to be done? (Costs?) Could water also be getting into the masonry?
The house is now 10 years old.
j.
The house is now 10 years old.
j.
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Doc.Schnaggls6 May 2014 07:50Hello Jenne,
Since the water only leaks from the joints when the faucet is turned on, the cause is most likely directly at the faucet.
If I were you, I would get a plumber to take a look as soon as possible.
The problem might be fixed simply by installing a new faucet.
Until the plumber arrives, I would definitely shut off the water supply (if possible) as a precaution—just in case water is leaking into the wall even when the faucet is off.
Best regards,
Dirk
Since the water only leaks from the joints when the faucet is turned on, the cause is most likely directly at the faucet.
If I were you, I would get a plumber to take a look as soon as possible.
The problem might be fixed simply by installing a new faucet.
Until the plumber arrives, I would definitely shut off the water supply (if possible) as a precaution—just in case water is leaking into the wall even when the faucet is off.
Best regards,
Dirk
Thank you. Yes, I also think it can only be the faucet. If it is not used, the spots outside dry up over time. I'm just wondering how the water can travel such a distance, as it has to run from the faucet over a meter (about 3 feet) behind the wall. Could the cause perhaps be that we didn’t disconnect the hose every winter?
Okay, we’ll get a plumber and take a look 🙂.
j.
Okay, we’ll get a plumber and take a look 🙂.
j.
Hi,
yes, it looks like a frost-proof outdoor faucet. The actual sealing surfaces are located just beneath the interior plaster. From there, a pipe runs through the entire wall to the outside. When the faucet is closed, the pipe can drain completely. If there is frost, the cold pipe is empty, and the part under water pressure inside the heated living space is kept frost-free by the warmth.
If the garden hose is left connected, the pipe cannot drain and is therefore at risk of frost damage. This is probably what happened here. With the valve open, water escapes from the pipe somewhere inside the wall and works its way down to the joints at the bottom. Very bad.
Since the whole system runs concealed through the wall from inside to outside, the effort to replace the pipe is considerable. I don’t know if the pipe can be replaced from the outside. That would be relatively easy if possible. In the worst case, the plaster on both the inside and outside must be opened to access the part.
Therefore, with these types of faucets, both the hose and the connecting fittings should be removed as soon as there is a risk of frost. The pipe must be able to drain completely.
yes, it looks like a frost-proof outdoor faucet. The actual sealing surfaces are located just beneath the interior plaster. From there, a pipe runs through the entire wall to the outside. When the faucet is closed, the pipe can drain completely. If there is frost, the cold pipe is empty, and the part under water pressure inside the heated living space is kept frost-free by the warmth.
If the garden hose is left connected, the pipe cannot drain and is therefore at risk of frost damage. This is probably what happened here. With the valve open, water escapes from the pipe somewhere inside the wall and works its way down to the joints at the bottom. Very bad.
Since the whole system runs concealed through the wall from inside to outside, the effort to replace the pipe is considerable. I don’t know if the pipe can be replaced from the outside. That would be relatively easy if possible. In the worst case, the plaster on both the inside and outside must be opened to access the part.
Therefore, with these types of faucets, both the hose and the connecting fittings should be removed as soon as there is a risk of frost. The pipe must be able to drain completely.
Thank you for the information. I had already contacted a company, but we couldn’t make progress with scheduling by email (or rather, they didn’t respond). I need to ask someone to call on my behalf, as we are deaf (the children can hear but don’t like doing this). I will try to sort it out either today or next week.
I also remember being told during the house handover that the hose should be removed in winter, but we neglected it a bit and removed it too late. 🙁
j.
I also remember being told during the house handover that the hose should be removed in winter, but we neglected it a bit and removed it too late. 🙁
j.
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