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How to replace the packing
Last Updated July 25, 2024
Stop the water by slowly tapping the lever of the auxiliary stopcock in the outdoor meter box in the direction of "close". (In the case of a handle type, turn it clockwise. After closing, open the faucet and make sure that the water has stopped. )
Open the faucet fully, place the spanner over the head of the faucet and turn left.
Remove the head of the faucet.
Pinch the top with a chopsticks or tweezers and take it out.
Remove the nut on the top and replace the packing. Please tighten the nut well.
If you change the packing, you will return the top to the original.
The head of the faucet is plucked.
With the faucet handle slightly open, turn the spanner over the head of the faucet and turn it to the right to tighten it tightly.
Finally, fold the lever of the auxiliary stopcock in the meter box in the direction of "open" and return it to its original state. This will bring water.
※In recent years, faucets in each household use a lot of mixed faucets. When you change packing of mixed faucet, please ask designated water supply equipment construction company of Yokohama-shi.
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Water Works Bureau Water Supply Service Department Water Supply Maintenance Division
Telephone: 045-671-3069
Telephone: 045-671-3069
Fax: 045-212-1167
Email address: su-kyusuiiji@city.yokohama.lg.jp
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