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Woodford RK-17MH Model 17 Repair Kit Guide
A focused identification record for Woodford RK-17MH, emphasizing its documented application and the physical checks that distinguish it from similar service parts.
Direct answer
Woodford RK-17MH is a repair kit documented for Woodford Model 17 freezeless wall faucets. The part number and the fixture's official service diagram are the fit authority; resemblance alone does not establish compatibility.
Fit facts
What identifies this match
Use these details together. One matching feature does not establish compatibility.
- Series application
- Woodford Model 17
- Fixture type
- Freezeless wall faucet
- Length relationship
- Complete operating stems remain wall-thickness specific
- Service scope
- Common external and valve wear components for Model 17
- Drain requirement
- A hose must be removed so the freezeless faucet can drain
- Application limit
- Does not convert another Woodford model into Model 17
What this record identifies
This page identifies Woodford service part RK-17MH as a repair kit. Its documented relationship is Woodford Model 17 freezeless wall faucets; that is not a category-wide fit claim for every fixture carrying the brand.
A published part number is stronger evidence than color, silhouette, or a marketplace title. Begin with the fixture model and the manufacturer's exploded parts breakdown.
Interfaces and measurements that matter
For this application, record these physical facts before ordering: series application: woodford model 17; fixture type: freezeless wall faucet; length relationship: complete operating stems remain wall-thickness specific.
Measure a retained length from the same endpoints used in the manufacturer drawing. For a connector, compare both mating ends; for a seal, compare the installed groove or seat and not merely the loose component.
- Service scope: Common external and valve wear components for Model 17
- Drain requirement: A hose must be removed so the freezeless faucet can drain
- Application limit: Does not convert another Woodford model into Model 17
Application evidence before purchase
Use the linked Woodford source to confirm that RK-17MH appears for the exact fixture or series. A source-backed model relationship outranks visual similarity to an uninstalled part.
If the fixture model cannot be recovered, preserve the old component's orientation and compare its markings, connection geometry, overall length where applicable, and every sealing surface. An unidentified look-alike remains unconfirmed.
Diagnosis and installation boundary
A matching brand does not make adjacent generations interchangeable. Hose couplings, stem lengths, diverter bodies, handle interfaces, and seal geometry can change while the exposed fixture remains similar.
Confirm that the leak or flow symptom originates at the mechanism this part services. Shut off the water, relieve pressure, protect the finish, and follow the fixture's service instructions before disassembly.
Questions
Before you remove or replace the part
Does RK-17MH fit every Woodford fixture?
No. Its documented relationship is Woodford Model 17 freezeless wall faucets. Confirm the exact model and service-diagram callout.
Is a visual match enough to order it?
No. Confirm the official part number and application, then compare the relevant connector, length, groove, or mating geometry.
What should be measured before purchase?
Use the application-specific facts: series application, fixture type, length relationship. Measure from the reference points used by the manufacturer.