Sillcock keys are four-way cross keys with an overall dimension of 3″ square, and a little over 5/8″ thick. The Sillcock Key shown is made from an extremely tough heat-treated steel alloy so it weighs 5.5 ounces.
Are all water meter keys the same?
For single family homes, all the “keys” are basically the same. For larger commercial work, you will need a larger key but the concept is the same. Some areas, the key needs to be very long to fit down below the frostline.
What is a 4 way stem key?
The 4 Way Sillcock key is a handy item for any Get-Home or Bug-Out bag! It is used to open tamper resistant hose bibs which are usually located on the exterior of commercial and industrial buildings, as well as rest stops.
What is the difference between a hose bibb and a Sillcock?
The Hose Bib and Its Aliases Sillcock, spigot, outdoor faucet, hydrant or hose bib are all different names for the same thing. To further protect the home a shut off valve may be installed just inside of the house where the hose bib exits the wall. This allows the hose bib to be “drained down” before the first freeze.
What is water spigot?
The hose bibb, or spigot, is the faucet located on the outside of your house where you connect a garden hose. In winter, homeowners need to turn off the water to their hose bibbs to prevent flooding. It is located inside your house, usually in the basement, crawl space or utility room.
How do I know what size water meter key I need?
To find the meter’s size first look at the dial. Many meters have their size located directly below the gallon count. Sometimes it is stamped on the metal below the dial face. It will be something like ¾” or 1”, in most residential cases.
What is a Silock?
A sillcock (or hose bib) is an outdoor water faucet that is located and attached to the exterior of a house. They essentially have a spout in which to connect hoses to or just access tap water while outside. They are sometimes referred to as a hose bib, but that may not be a term everyone is immediately familiar with.
How do I know if my hose bib is soldered?
You can tell if a hose bib or outdoor faucet is soldered by checking the connection to the metal pipe. If it is a permanent connection and not threaded where you simply unscrew if you want to remove, then you have a soldered hose bib.
What does a frost free spigot look like?
A rule of thumb is that if the faucet has a knob that’s perpendicular to the house, it’s frost-free. The knob turns a long stem that closes a valve inside the house where it’s warm. If the knob is at a 45 degree angle, it’s not frost free, and it needs to be winterized.
What is a multi use faucet aerator key?
Multi-Use Faucet Aerator Key Tool for Aerator Removal The new multi-use aerator key from Danco allows you to remove or install your aerator with ease. Overtime, aerators can get clogged with mineral deposits causing erratic or slow water flow, creating a need to clean or install a new aerator.
What is the best key to open water faucets?
The CAIDU Multifunctional Marine Tools Key (on Amazon) works as a universal key to open a wide range of things, including all the water faucets. This is only slightly heavier than the feather-like key discussed above. Along with that, this will provide you the best experience if you have to use this a lot.
What size sillcock key do I need for my faucet?
There are four widespread types of faucets and valves, so you really only need a lightweight four-way sillcock key to unlock that freshwater; however, if you want to be very safe, you can carry a medium-weight 11 key sillcock key.
How do you use a sillcock valve key?
To use these keys, find a sillcock valve on the side of a building, try the most common keys first, then if that doesn’t work, move on to another nearby building, or if you have the 11 key sillcock key, you can keep trying.
