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Shower head leak - drip...drip...drip... miamicuse 08-19-2005
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Posted by CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert on August 19, 2005, 10:02 am


miamicuse wrote:
> My shower head is leaking with a drop of water every twenty seconds or so.
> Removed the head and the shower arm is leaking the same way. So is the leak
> somewhere in the faucet handles? The shower head is in the middle about 6.5
> feet high, and at about 4 feet high I have a hot and a cold faucet handle by
> Delta. What do I need to change? Replace the entire faucet unit? That
> would require opening up the tiled wall...
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> MC
>
>

You probably just need a rubber washer replaced. I would open the knobs
and replace both washers. If you have a sink same age I would just
replace them at the same time since you are about to get dirty anyway.
They should cost $0.10 each or so.

--
Respectfully,


CL Gilbert


Real Goods Solar, Inc.
Posted by nospambob on August 19, 2005, 10:54 am


Delta makes rebuild kits for faucets that often are sold in drug
stores. I've replaced the washers & springs in our shower and sink
faucets several times.

On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:51:03 -0400, "miamicuse"

>My shower head is leaking with a drop of water every twenty seconds or so.
>Removed the head and the shower arm is leaking the same way. So is the leak
>somewhere in the faucet handles? The shower head is in the middle about 6.5
>feet high, and at about 4 feet high I have a hot and a cold faucet handle by
>Delta. What do I need to change? Replace the entire faucet unit? That
>would require opening up the tiled wall...
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>MC
>



Posted by David Martel on August 19, 2005, 12:45 pm


MC,

Delta has a web-site which may help you and parts for repair are readily
available.
http://www.deltafaucet.com/wps/portal/CustomerSupport
Your local library will have home repair books which may help.
If you are overwhelmed, do not have tools, et c. call a plumber.

Dave M.




Posted by miamicuse on August 19, 2005, 10:50 am


Thanks I will check it out.

MC

> MC,
>
> Delta has a web-site which may help you and parts for repair are
readily
> available.
> http://www.deltafaucet.com/wps/portal/CustomerSupport
> Your local library will have home repair books which may help.
> If you are overwhelmed, do not have tools, et c. call a plumber.
>
> Dave M.
>
>




Posted by George E. Cawthon on August 20, 2005, 12:02 am


miamicuse wrote:
> My shower head is leaking with a drop of water every twenty seconds or so.
> Removed the head and the shower arm is leaking the same way. So is the leak
> somewhere in the faucet handles? The shower head is in the middle about 6.5
> feet high, and at about 4 feet high I have a hot and a cold faucet handle by
> Delta. What do I need to change? Replace the entire faucet unit? That
> would require opening up the tiled wall...
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> MC
>
>

The leak is in the valves (where the handles are).
And no, you do not usually have to change the
whole thing, just the cartridge or the rubber
inserts depending on the type of valve. You need
to know whether it is a two hand or single handle
and the brand (manufacturer). Even if you have to
change the whole valve body, the tile may not need
to be disturbed. Depends on the size of the plate
that covers the valve(s).


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