Advantages of a Frost-Free Spigot

Frost free spigots are called this because they are a lot less likely to freeze and rupture than the original style spigot found on older homes.  In a traditional spigot the valve and seat that controls the water flow is physically attached to the handle you turn by hand when you want water.  Because they are so close together the valve (and the water behind it) are on the exterior of the home. Here it is exposed to the extremes of Mother Nature and a cold snap can cause it to freeze solid and literally tear open and cause a leak.

What makes the modern frost-free design less likely to freeze is the placement of the valve and seat that controls the flow of water. The long neck of the frost-free design places the valve and seat about 10 inches behind the handle that you turn and thus the seat and water is not on the exterior like a traditional spigot but well within the wall where it is warmer. These are great upgrades to the older style and can save big dollars in water damage. 

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