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Originally Posted by FrankD
Why does the outside water spigot cause a vibrating noise when using it. Also, I’m using a retractable hose and when I turn it off the water sprays out at the spigot
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The vibrating noise may be a defect in the backflow preventer. If the backflow preventer moves up and down on the spigot, try pushing it all the way up or down. If the backflow preventer does not move on the spigot, make sure the spigot is tightly mounted to the wall, and the valve stem is not loose. Another thing you can try is to tighten the set screw on the backflow preventer. The spigot shouldn't vibrate. But, it is normal for water to flow out of the holes around the backflow preventer to prevent water from backflowing into your house, when the hose retracts. Good luck.