Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Leaky bathroom faucet
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lilredcorvette
04-30-05, 03:25 PM
I need some help.
I have a 1940 bathroom with original hardware and plumbing. No matter how hard I turn off the hot and cold water valuves, the faucet keeps dripping.
My sink has a hot and cold valve, with a middle faucet that lets the water out. I turned off both the cold and hot water source. And it kept dripping. The water coming out of the faucet seems to be cold.
Can someone tell me how to first determine what's causing this leak and then hopefully try to fix it? All plumbing material I have read has said that it's probably a washer in either the hot or cold valve.
Thanks.
I have a 1940 bathroom with original hardware and plumbing. No matter how hard I turn off the hot and cold water valuves, the faucet keeps dripping.
My sink has a hot and cold valve, with a middle faucet that lets the water out. I turned off both the cold and hot water source. And it kept dripping. The water coming out of the faucet seems to be cold.
Can someone tell me how to first determine what's causing this leak and then hopefully try to fix it? All plumbing material I have read has said that it's probably a washer in either the hot or cold valve.
Thanks.
majakdragon
04-30-05, 03:40 PM
What you have read is probably true. Try removing the handle of the faucet. (after turning off the supply water line.) Older faucets had a cap that screwed onto the faucet rather than a "pop off" cap that the new ones have. Remove the cap and you should see a screw that holds the handle onto the stem. It may be difficult to remove the handle since it has grown accustom to being where it is. Wiggling and prying may be necessary. After the handle is removed you can remove any cover plate that is involved and you will probably see a nut that has to be unscrewed to allow the stem to be removed. Once the nut is released, place the handle back on and unscrew the stem. You should see a washer on the bottom of the stem that is the problem. There should be a screw holding the washer in place. Remove the screw and take it with you to get the proper washer to replace it. Reverse the procedure to re-install the stem and related items. Reply back with any further questions. Good luck.
After changing the washer, you can turn off the main water suppy and disconnect the supply piping to the faucet and turn the water on and off 3 or 4 times with a rag over the valve to clear the valve of any debris that may be blocking the valve from closing completely. This step can be done before or after the washer replacement.
After changing the washer, you can turn off the main water suppy and disconnect the supply piping to the faucet and turn the water on and off 3 or 4 times with a rag over the valve to clear the valve of any debris that may be blocking the valve from closing completely. This step can be done before or after the washer replacement.