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How to Fix a Leaky Outdoor Hose Connection

A leaky hose connection is almost always a worn or missing rubber washer inside the hose end. This is a two-minute fix that costs less than a dollar.

Rubber Hose Washers
Orbit makes a 10-pack that fits most standard garden hose connections.
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Plumber's Tape
Wraps the spigot threads for a tighter seal.
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Adjustable Pliers
Tightens the hose connection without over-stressing the fitting.
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1
Disconnect and Inspect the Washer

Turn off the spigot and disconnect the hose by turning the coupling counterclockwise. Look inside the hose end coupling for the small rubber washer. If cracked, flattened, or missing, that's your leak.

2
Replace the Washer and Wrap Threads

Pop the old washer out and press a new one firmly into the groove. Wrap two to three layers of plumber's tape clockwise around the spigot threads.

3
Reconnect and Test

Screw the hose coupling back on by hand until snug. If it still drips, use pliers for a quarter turn more. Turn the spigot on and check around the connection.

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