The stem from my outdoor faucet comes out can i fix or do ineed to replace?

Question

The stem from my outdoor faucet comes out can i fix or do ineed to replace?

Answer 1

to save yourself trouble and possible leaks, just replace it. I'm assuming it's your hose bib. IF you know how to sauter, just go buy a new one, they are 25 bucks or so, sauter the old one off, sand it, flux it and throw the new one on. Good luck.

Answer 2

Are you able to put the stem back in and tighten the nut to hold it in place?  If not, you will need to replace the faucet - at least that would be the easiest and probably cheapest solution.

Answer 3

if it comes out then it sounds like it's missing a packing nut or bonnet nut, you will probably have to replace it. Depending on type is how tedious it is to replace

Answer 4

If you are talking about the stem from a frost less valve, like a Woodford valve, the problem is you have pulled the football looking seal past the stop. It can be replaced by taking it to a local plumbing shop and ask for replacement parts.