🐁 Fixing A Leaking Shower Tap

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats. (See below for a shopping list, tool http://www.BobsPlumbingVideos.comYour Online Plumbing Resource For People Who Don't Want To Call A Plumber!This is part 1 of my 2 part series called "How To Step 7: Reassemble the Faucet. Put a little plumbers' grease on your finger and lubricate the inside of the valve housing. Then, lubricate the valve itself and put it back into the valve housing. Reassemble the faucet by reversing the steps you used to take it apart. 1 Apply silicone sealant to the gap. Once you're sure that your shower surfaces are clean and dry, run a bead of silicone along the gap, to completely cover it. Don't worry if it looks a bit rough. Use an icy pole stick to scrape off any excess, wiping the stick on a rag as you go. The icy pole stick does two jobs – it removes the excess Use the plastic spanner cap or the tips of needle-nose pliers to rotate the cartridge. Slide the brass clip into the slots in the valve body to hold the cartridge in place. Look for the small notch on top of the stem and rotate the stem until the notch faces you. Install the remaining parts and reattach the handle. In this video I will demonstrate how to fix a dripping shower head with a single handle at no cost or low cost. It is not difficult to fix a leaking shower h Locate the cap on the handle of the tap. It will either unscrew or you’ll be able to pop it off using a flat sharp-edged tool. Inside there will be a screw. Use a screwdriver or allen key to remove it depending on the type of screw. You’ll then be able to pull the tap handle off. How to Easily Fix a Dripping Faucet. 1. Shut off both the hot and cold water supply valves underneath your sink. Turn on the faucet and let the last of the water trickle out to completely drain the water lines. 2. To remove the handle, take off the screw cover; use a screwdriver or Allen wrench to remove the screw. Lift off the handle. 5 Repeat the process for the floor of your shower. Now we'll seal the floor of the shower. Using the same brush, paint the first coat of Shower Plug onto the floor of your shower. Wait five minutes before painting a second coat. Apply the second coat and wait another five minutes. Now wipe off any excess product with an absorbent cloth. Unscrew and remove the plate. There may be caulking attached to the plate that you must remove with a utility knife. You will now have access to the valve and the water shutoffs for your shower. Make sure you shut off the water completely before proceeding. There are usually two shutoffs, one for cold and hot water. This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and tile expert Joe Ferrante team up to repair a leaky shower valve installation. (See below for Fit the handle onto the cartridge stem, and secure it with its setscrew. Turn the water on and test the faucet to make sure the valve gets cold first, then warmer as you rotate the handle. When a Moen pressure-balanced shower valve leaks or stops balancing hot and cold water correctly, simply replace the valve cartridge. Follow this simple video guide to fix a leaky faucet.Required Tools:Channellock PliersScrewdriverAllen WrenchWasher & Springs (for your faucet model)Step 1: Install the new faucet cartridge. Family Handyman. Drop the new spring into the recess and push the new seat in with your finger. Spread a thin layer of plumber’s grease around the cartridge. Push the faucet cartridge into the faucet, aligning it with the notches. Then tighten the large retaining nut with the wrench and replace the handles. Remove Screw From Handle. After shutting off the water and plugging the sink drain, remove the faucet handle. Often, there is an Allen (or hex) screw located on the side or back of the handle. Insert the end of the Allen key into the screw and turn counter-clockwise. Remove the screw and set it safely aside. .

fixing a leaking shower tap