How To Empty The Hose Bib Outside?

To winterize your hose bib, follow these simple steps: locate the shut-off valve inside your home, shut off the indoor valves, detach your hoses, store your hoses indoors, and leave faucets open for the winter. This will prevent pipes from freezing and bursting during the winter.

To winterize your hose bib, disconnect your garden hose and drain both hoses. The hose bib is your outdoor water spigot, where you connect a hose or other equipment for outside chores and activities. To prevent freezing, turn off the water supply by turning it to the “off” position and drain the hose bib.

Next, remove any hoses or connections to your faucets (stored away in your garage or store them away in your garage). Turn on the exterior hose bibs and let the water drain out. If you shut off the water from the inside, unscrew the hose bibb valve and drain any residual water from the bleeder valve at the water supply.

After closing the shutoff valve inside, open the hose bib outside to drain all the water out and close it. The simple option is to unsolder the valve, turn it around, solder it in place, and use the built-in drain.

In summary, winterizing your hose bib is essential to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting during the winter. By following these steps, you can ensure the integrity of your outdoor plumbing and prevent pipes from freezing and bursting during the winter.