TripleMindedGee5150
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Any plumbers here ? Here is a pic of my hot water valve in the shower with out the valve stem. Notice the water leaking ? And that is with the main supply turned off...any hints of what may cause this ?
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Any plumbers here ? Here is a pic of my hot water valve in the shower with out the valve stem. Notice the water leaking ? And that is with the main supply turned off...any hints of what may cause this ?
Blue Wizard
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Valve for main supply isn't sealing properly, is that what you're asking? If they aren't used for a long time they tend to leak, I change them out all the time at work.
TripleMindedGee5150
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Lol I don't even know what I'm asking. All I know is that I've changed the valves and seals yet I still have problems.
It was worth a shot.
BarnBuster
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did you replace the actual valve seats, not just the washer(s)? They may not be removable. Are you able to ID the exact model of the unit?
Blue Wizard
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Was just gonna ask that too.
BarnBuster
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If not removable, they have a tool that will/can regrind the seat. Doesn't always work that good. And are you sure it's not leaking past the threads?
Unclebaldrick
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Ok, let me get in on this. How does one open up that valve once the stem is removed? I've been struggling with bad water pressure on the Hot valve and would really like to figure out what to do.
BarnBuster
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this is the tool that removes the seat (if it's removable, some aren't)
You can regrind the seat, (maybe) using this:
do you have low water pressure or does it leak? Sometimes it not worth fucking around with and easier to replace the assy. (unless you have to open up the wall)
Unclebaldrick
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No drip. Probably a bit clogged up with Ca deposits. I need a stem valve wrench thing apparently. I figure if I remove it and blow it out, it should get better.this is the tool that removes the seat (if it's removable, some aren't)
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You can regrind the seat, (maybe) using this:
do you have low water pressure or does it leak? Sometimes it not worth fucking around with and easier to replace the assy. (unless you have to open up the wall)
The water pressure is fine, just not getting through that valve well.
BarnBuster
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sometimes they're stuck fast in the faucet base. watch so you don't strip out the squared out part. probably have to soak it in vinegar. I hate plumbing shit. (almost as much as roofing shit)
Unclebaldrick
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Yeah, I would replace the faucet but we'll be leaving and I think it is just money down the drain.
I wish I could get vinegar running through the whole thing.
Hookabelly
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I want a toilet paper gun LOL skip to 1:35
TripleMindedGee5150
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Lots of responses to the plumbing nice.
Well, I've changed the valve stem , rubber gasket and the end tapered washer thing.
So what was happening g was that I would continuously get water leaking out of the tub spout. I would lose all my hoy water within 8 min of showering.
So I changed the valves then. All the leaki g stopped but the hot water sometimes wouldn't turn on. I would have to bang the wall and wiggle the handle to get it to flow.
So I changed the rubber washers again.
No leaks , but now I have a problem turning in the cold water. I have to wiggle the handles. And bang.
New stems, handles and everything.
What I found peculiar was when I shut off the main supply water was still leaking out of the hot water side. As the pic I posted.
Someone suggested a Smitty plate. But I can't cut threw the bath wall.
Plumbing is like black magic. Fml
Well, I've changed the valve stem , rubber gasket and the end tapered washer thing.
So what was happening g was that I would continuously get water leaking out of the tub spout. I would lose all my hoy water within 8 min of showering.
So I changed the valves then. All the leaki g stopped but the hot water sometimes wouldn't turn on. I would have to bang the wall and wiggle the handle to get it to flow.
So I changed the rubber washers again.
No leaks , but now I have a problem turning in the cold water. I have to wiggle the handles. And bang.
New stems, handles and everything.
What I found peculiar was when I shut off the main supply water was still leaking out of the hot water side. As the pic I posted.
Someone suggested a Smitty plate. But I can't cut threw the bath wall.
Plumbing is like black magic. Fml
BarnBuster
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The smitty plate is just to cover up the hole you would chop into the wall to get access to the piping.
Did anyone do ANY other plumbing work before you had this problem within the last couple of months?
Well, we're reaching the end of my plumbing expertise. ASSuming all the other faucets in the house work OK? The bath has separate hot and cold handles coming out of the wall and a lever that switches from tub spout to shower, right? The fact that the problem is going back and forth between hot and cold faucets makes me think it's something in your installation that's not right. Are you absolutely sure you got the right kind and size of rubber washers? There are different types
If you shut of the main supply valve where it comes in off the street and you still have water pressure (did you check all other faucets in the house both hot and cold?), then that valve is probably bad as Blue Wizard said. When you say water leaking out the tub spout is it a steady stream or x number of drips per minute? Did the 8 minute shower thing just start recently, too?
You know there's going to be a bill for this don't you?
Did anyone do ANY other plumbing work before you had this problem within the last couple of months?
Well, we're reaching the end of my plumbing expertise. ASSuming all the other faucets in the house work OK? The bath has separate hot and cold handles coming out of the wall and a lever that switches from tub spout to shower, right? The fact that the problem is going back and forth between hot and cold faucets makes me think it's something in your installation that's not right. Are you absolutely sure you got the right kind and size of rubber washers? There are different types
If you shut of the main supply valve where it comes in off the street and you still have water pressure (did you check all other faucets in the house both hot and cold?), then that valve is probably bad as Blue Wizard said. When you say water leaking out the tub spout is it a steady stream or x number of drips per minute? Did the 8 minute shower thing just start recently, too?
You know there's going to be a bill for this don't you?
BarnBuster
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does he know anything about plumbing?
I was the one laying pipe. I'm the plummer in this situation.
BarnBuster
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and assuming no lack of pressure or dripage?
Blue Wizard
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You can't cut through the bath wall? Can you cut through the wall on the other side, like from the hallway or living room or whatever room is adjacent?
You might have to replace the whole assembly. I've had something similar to what you described and that was the only fix. If you have copper pipes and can't solder they make fittings that just snap together, they're called shark bite fittings.
You might have to replace the whole assembly. I've had something similar to what you described and that was the only fix. If you have copper pipes and can't solder they make fittings that just snap together, they're called shark bite fittings.