Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - replacing bathtub washers
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shelleye
05-08-02, 10:58 PM
I would like to know how to replace the washers in my shower/ bath faucet. I need to know how to disassemble, what washers to buy, and how to reassemble. Thank you.
Mike Swearingen
05-09-02, 02:22 AM
Assuming that you have tub/shower dual-handle compression faucets, you can replace the washers like this:
A. Turn OFF the water.
B. Open the faucets to relieve pressure. Remove the Phillips-head screws that hold the handles on. If it is a plastic handle, you can pop off the little center cap with a knife point to get to the screws.
C. Use a socket or adjustable wrench to unscrew the retaining nuts counter-clockwise. The stems (or spindles) should come right out
D. Take the stems with you to the store and get two washers (and o-rings if necessary) that match. You may have to buy a little box of assorted washers.
E. Re-assemble in reverse order. Easy.
Here is an illustration of a compression faucet (this one happens to be a sink faucet, but the internal parts work the same.)
http://www.hometips.com/images/hyhw/plumbing/81%20right.gif
Good luck!
Mike
A. Turn OFF the water.
B. Open the faucets to relieve pressure. Remove the Phillips-head screws that hold the handles on. If it is a plastic handle, you can pop off the little center cap with a knife point to get to the screws.
C. Use a socket or adjustable wrench to unscrew the retaining nuts counter-clockwise. The stems (or spindles) should come right out
D. Take the stems with you to the store and get two washers (and o-rings if necessary) that match. You may have to buy a little box of assorted washers.
E. Re-assemble in reverse order. Easy.
Here is an illustration of a compression faucet (this one happens to be a sink faucet, but the internal parts work the same.)
http://www.hometips.com/images/hyhw/plumbing/81%20right.gif
Good luck!
Mike