The HOSE BIB BUDDY - Finest Spigot Mounting Plate | The ONLY Slide-in. Patented | No Faucet Removal! | Outdoor Faucet Repair | Made in USA | Thick Aluminum-Magnesium Securing Plate (1 Pack)

Great product, but wanted to note a few items to save money and avoid frustrating errors. I will definitely buy again if I have another hose bib come loose. If you learned about Bib Buddy from the YouTube channel "Weekend Home Projects" excellent video "How to Attach Hose Bib to Brick - Install Outdoor Faucet with Hose Bib Buddy", please note there is an error in the video. The video calls for a 3/32 drill bit for the small screw pilot holes near the middle of the plate (not the outside masonry screws). However, the Bib Buddy instructions call out a 5/32 drill bit (see the image from the instructions). I followed this video and used 3/32 bit, but there was no way those screws would thread into those too small holes. So I then used a 1/8 drill bit I had and that worked, though it was very tight. Would probably work better with a 5/32 bit. You don't need buy the hex head drivers if you have a ratchet set. All screws have a screwdriver slot, so you can also use a screwdriver in that slot rather than the hex head driver. It was surprisingly easy to screw in the masonry screws after drilling the holes. Just saving money by using what I already have. Overall, Bib Buddy worked great. Finally, be sure to drill the faucet mounting holes BEFORE screwing in the plate with the masonry bits. That tip is included in video. Great product! Glad to have such an easy and elegant solution to a loose hose bib.

This is a simple, functional, effective, solid piece of hardware! It installs in no time and saved me a $300+ visit by the local plumber to stabilize a poorly installed external hose bib. $150 minimum travel time, and $150 for minimum labor. Shish! Think I'll treat myself to a 4-hour massage instead! If your hose bib has no collar with screw-mounting holes, order the butterfly clamps to save time. Amazon has it available as "Sigma Engineered Solutions Proconnex 49654 Nm/Se Two-Piece Connector 3/4-Inch To 1-Inch Conduit Fitting, 1-Pack"

Works like a dream and looks great!! Great American made product!

Thick aluminum notched plate. Be prepared to drill your own holes. If you need something like this, well this will do the job well.

This little aluminum plate made it easy to securely mount spigots in locations where the original mounting was long gone. The plate is made of 3/16' aluminum and fits nicely behind an already existing spigot. I knew these plates would be slightly too large for my needs as the builders put the spigots within a small alcove in the wall. The aluminum was very easy to cut, polish and drill and tap. Sadly I never took final pictures and only ones after initially mounting before the final polish/fitment. This fit for both thee old original spigot that was in good shape and the new SharkBite version I also installed. I was unable to mount the spigot normally as whoever installed the original spigots made a hole that was way too large. I highly recommend using some silicone to caulk the small gap that is produced when using this product. I did not end up using flange mounting bolts but did use the spigot ones for reference and had no issues. Pros: -Decent chunk of aluminum -Easy to cut/modify -Price is good for the quality of the product -Easy installation on previously installed spigot -Has all required hardware Cons: -None Overall: I would recommend this as it is a great product that works well to remedy remounting a spigot without have to remove it and allows for easy modification as necessary.

It took me longer to gather the drill, driver and two bits than it did to install. This is a simple, elegant solution to loose faucet bibs, especially mounted to concrete stem wall. I have a basement and therefor have concrete backing, under the cedar siding. The hose bib was screwed into the cedar in 1985 when the house was built and has since weathered away. The result is the hose bib is loose. If this is not corrected, the inside solder joints will eventually fatigue and break from being stressed by garden hose movement. This is a really simple solution- slide it behind the bib, use a masonry bit and drill two holes and fasten the plate to the concrete. Drill two more 5/32 holes and screw in the included self-tapping screws right into the aluminum plate. Caulk it up and DONE. The supplied hardware is top shelf too. I just bought another one. I've had this since last summer- wish I would have installed it last year- I would have slept better... Be sure you have the proper sized bits on hand (and especially, the 3/16 MASONRY bit called out in the SUGGESTED TOOLS).

I returned it because my hose bib sits too far from the wall. However, it is a quality product, thick, sturdy and attractive. Don’t hesitate to buy it if it suits your needs.

I've been using the "Hose Bib Buddy" - Spigot Mounting Plate for a few months now and I'm absolutely loving it! It's such a time-saver and it makes securing my hose bibs a breeze. I used to dread having to take the time to remove my hose bibs, clean them, and then re-install them. But now, with the "Hose Bib Buddy," I can do it all in a matter of minutes. I also love that the "Hose Bib Buddy" is made of sturdy aluminum. It's not going to rust or corrode, even if it's exposed to the elements. And it's also very easy to install. Simply slide the plate behind the faucet, secure it to the wall with the screws provided, and then tighten the screws on the faucet to the plate. It's that easy! Overall, I highly recommend the "Hose Bib Buddy" - Spigot Mounting Plate. It's a great product that makes securing your hose bibs a lot easier. Pros: Easy to use Secures hose bibs quickly and easily Made of sturdy aluminum Will not rust or corrode Easy to install Cons: None that I've found yet!

works good.

Awesome product! I have bevel siding so I had to make a small gap filler, but it is very sturdy and looks great too! Got immediately compliment from the neighbor how good it looks

Works as advertised, simple Install, looks great and solved my woggly faucet problem.

Very simple to install - even with a frost free faucet. Yes, you will have to put caulk to fill the gap unless your bricks are perfectly flat (none are) and between the faucet and the plate. But VERY nicely designed, milled, and complete. I wish it would come with a masonary bit to drill into the bricks, but lucky I had one at home.

Meilleur achat a vie pour le robinet exterieur facile a installer et tres robuste