Plumbing Washers

Plumbing Washers

Every connection in a plumbing system depends on a tight, leak-free seal, and plumbing washers are the small plumbing essentials that make that possible. Plumbing washers at Tractor Supply are sized for garden hoses, drain lines and a range of common repair jobs. Discover our selection to get the components you need to get the job done right.

How Water Stays Where It Belongs

A plumbing washer is a flat ring that compresses inside a connection when it's tightened. That compression is what closes the gap and keeps water from getting through. It's a simple function, but when the washer wears out, even a well-tightened connection will eventually drip.

Most washers in our range of plumbing tools and accessories follow Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) sizing standards. SAE sets precise dimensions so washers from different manufacturers fit the same fittings. Residential plumbing typically calls for sizes between 3/4 in. and 1-1/2 in., depending on the connection. With a variety of options available, you can nail down the size for whatever job you’re working on, ensuring the task gets completed in one go.

Hose End Washers

The connection between a garden hose and a pipe bibb (spigot) takes a lot of wear, and that's usually where a washer gives out first. A rubber hose washer sits inside your hose end and seals the joint to the pipe fitting. Rubber holds up well here because it compresses under pressure, springs back with each use and doesn't break down from sun or temperature changes. Plumbing washers of this type are designed to withstand typical household water pressure without cracking or going flat over time.

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Under-sink drain lines work differently from hose connections. Therefore, they require a different kind of washer. Slip joint washers fit inside the slip joint nut, a threaded collar that holds pipe sections together without plumber’s putty. Polyethylene, a flexible plastic, gives these plumbing washers the give they need to seal tightly without cracking when they come into contact with drain water chemicals.

Explore Plumbing Washers from Tractor Supply

Most people don't consider plumbing washers until something starts dripping, but swapping one out is quick and doesn't require any special tools. A fresh washer can add years to a fitting that's otherwise still in good shape, which makes it one of the better returns on a small investment in your plumbing setup. Stop by your local Tractor Supply store or check out our website for plumbing washers and the rest of our home improvement selection.