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The seat of a faucet is the metal part inside the valve housing against which the valve moves, and it can cause leaks when it's corroded or bent. You can see the seat after removing the valve by looking inside the faucet housing with a flashlight, and if it's damaged, you may be able to replace it. If you can, you'll see a square or hexagonal hole in the middle that accepts a wrench so you can unscrew the seat. It's possible to strip the hole, but if you do, you can still get the seat out.
Every newly built shower requires at least one valve to control the flow and temperature of the water. There are numerous types of shower valves on the market, but not each type is necessarily the right kind for the shower you are building. Take your needs, the number of water surfaces, and the user of the bathroom into consideration when making your choice.
Bringing English influence to its American product line, faucet and sink manufacturer Rohl introduced its Perrin & Rowe collection to incorporate new style and elegance. Rohl's Perrin and Rowe kitchen faucets are one of the company's most luxurious lines, encompassing several different design styles, all made with sustainability, detail and function in mind.
One of the most common problems that occurs in any house is the leaky bath faucet. Fix a leaky bath faucet with help from a seasoned home improvement expert in this free video clip.
Copper plumbing poses a few interesting challenges when it comes to repairing things like cracks and leaks. Learn how to repair leaks in copper plumbing with help from a plumbing contractor with more than sixteen years of experience in this free video clip.
Leaking cartridge faucets can unfortunately be caused by a wide variety of different things. Learn about leaking cartridge faucets with help from an experienced maintenance expert specializing in HVAC, plumbing and electrical in this free video clip.
Repairing a single-handle kitchen faucet requires you to first diagnose exactly what is wrong with the unit. Repair a single-handle kitchen faucet with help from an experienced maintenance expert specializing in HVAC, plumbing and electrical in this free video clip.
Fixing a single lever kitchen faucet doesn't necessarily require you to replace parts on the inside of the unit. Fix a single lever kitchen faucet with help from an experienced maintenance expert specializing in HVAC, plumbing and electrical in this free video clip.
Fixing a faucet sink plug doesn't require you to give hundreds of dollars per hour to a professional. Fix a faucet sink plug on your own with help from an experienced maintenance expert specializing in HVAC, plumbing and electrical in this free video clip.
Updating your bathroom faucets is a great way to give an old room a new look. Update your bathroom faucets with help from a registered interior designer in this free video clip.
Pool diverter valves are the heart of your pool's plumbing system. The valves contain a small paddle that controls the flow of water between three pipes. The position of the valve handle will determine the source of water that's allowed into a suction system. Having a master valve simplifies the plumbing on your pool and allows you to know exactly what's happening with the water at any given time.
Shower faucets are functional fixtures that attach to your shower's plumbing and deliver water into the shower or tub. They are also important elements in bathroom decor. Shower faucets come in a wide range of styles and finishes, and often need to be replaced during bathroom renovations. If you want to use a faucet that isn't the same size as your current faucet, you have the option of retrofitting it to work with your current plumbing, which would be much more difficult and expensive to upgrade.
Butterfly valves are named after the round, circular plate they use to control the flow of liquids through pipes. Typically these valves are found in faucets for industrial applications. They are also used on faucets with extra long handles, such as machine shops and operating facilities. Because the butterfly valve is inside the faucet body, installing these types of faucets isn't any different than installing a standard bathroom faucet.
Low shower heads are a problem in some older homes, forcing taller people to twist themselves into uncomfortable positions to allow the water to reach their heads. Raising the shower head is a project that can remedy this issue. While you're raising the shower head, you can also install a pipe fitting called a tee in the shower line that allows you to add a second, hand-held shower head.
Older model faucets depended on the user to regulate the amount of hot water coming out of the faucet. Unfortunately, this system led to burns on small children and even adults. Because of this, several modern faucets such as the AquaSource 0309693 faucet set feature anti-scalding hardware that can prevent the water from getting too hot. This feature is user adjustable to customize the level of hot water in the shower or bath.
A shower diverter allows you to change the water flow from the main spout to the shower head and back again. If the water flow is interrupted when the diverter is engaged or if the tap leaks, the issue might be with the unit’s packing gland, which is located under the diverter’s plate. The packing -- which resembles a soft, wired thread -- is located beneath the packing nut and the diverter’s stem. Replace the packing correctly to keep the shower diverter from leaking.
Contemporary showers call for more than just a rain shower head; fixtures such as hand-held sprays, steam outlets, body sprays and multi-shower panels fill tiled shower spas once found only in resort hotels. These luxuries require special pressure balancing equipment, higher overall water pressure and thermal controls to make them function smoothly. A multi-shower diverter is also necessary because a simple pull-tab or lever cannot divert water to separate fixtures. You’ll need to install a multi-port rough-in valve and corresponding diverter trim to control your spa. Specific instructions vary between models.
Any toilet that flushes with a rotating handle includes a round aperture for the base of the handle's lever. The hard ceramic opening acts as both mounting and bearing. The handle opening isn't water-tight, and on many tanks, water can leak out this port before the water level rises enough to exit through the overflow pipe. Manufacturers build tanks and toilet bowls as sets, designed to work efficiently together. A mismatched combination can cause flushing problems.
A shower diverter diverts water from a bath spout to a showerhead. A damaged diverter seal causes water to leak out of the bath spout while the shower is in use. Two basic types of shower diverters exist: independent diverters and those embedded in bath spouts. Simply cleaning a leaking independent diverter seal repairs it. An embedded diverter requires replacing the bath spout, the spout cannot be opened to repair the seal.
Controlling the temperature of the water when you take a shower means making adjustments to a pair of valve handles, if you have a dual-valve showers. Instead of fiddling with two handles to find the perfect water temperature for the shower, replace the fixture with a single valve mixer. A single mixer shower valve has one handle that you adjust to combine the hot and cold water at once.
A plumbing blockage in a shower faucet injector will prevent water from flowing through the device. This water-flow failure may be the result of sediment deposits or other debris trapped in the shower faucet or sprayer, or it may be due to a defective sprayer component. On the other hand, a valve or setting may be causing an obstruction that is hindering water flow. Fortunately, troubleshooting and repairing a blocked shower faucet injector is a relatively easy process.
Wolverine Brass makes many types of faucet and plumbing fixtures for residential and commercial use. These faucets can be installed at home by the average person with basic tools. Wolverine has several types of faucets, so the installation process may vary slightly depending on the faucet. Consult the manufacturer's instructions if in doubt. Updating your faucet can give your kitchen or a bathroom a modern look for only a small investment.
The dual-pane windows featured in some models of Bounder motor homes are installed with a layer of caulking around the exterior window frame. After years of exposure to the elements, including rain, the caulking begins to degrade, causing the window to leak. Avoid the potential damage to the motor home’s interior by replacing the existing damaged caulk. Prep the exterior window correctly to ensure the replacement caulk effectively seals and waterproofs the window.
Moen’s cup-seal diverter, sometimes referred to as a gate diverter, serves the dual purpose of directing water to the bathtub and, when the diverter is actuated, routing the water to the showerhead. Within the assembly is a cup seal designed to prevent water from exiting the tub spout when the diverter is operated. It is for this reason that a leak from the tub spout when the shower is in use is attributed to a worn seal. The seal and diverter are within a single assembly and cannot be repaired. Replacing the assembly, however, is a straightforward job.
In some areas, water contains large concentrations of minerals. This is known as hard water. Hard water makes it difficult to rinse soap off your body or hair in the shower, and can leave a film residue on shower walls. Adding a filter to the shower head can greatly soften this water by removing minerals and chemicals such as chlorine. Adding a filter will also improve the overall performance of your shower by reducing the amount of mineral buildup on shower nozzles.
If you have a shabby chic home, then you may wish to adorn your shower with a mixture of mismatched valve handles. This is an easy design aesthetic to achieve as long as you know the dimensions of your current faucet handles. To ensure you purchase the correct size, take one of the old valve handles with you to the hardware store.
Electric water heater units use heating elements to maintain hot water temperatures inside the water tank. When hot water supplies from bathroom and kitchen taps start to cool or run cold, a leaky heating element may be to blame. Fixing the problem involves finding and replacing the faulty heating element.
Newport Brass is a bathroom fixture company that primarily produces a wide variety of bathroom and kitchen fixtures, including faucets. While Newport Brass fixtures are considered to be designed fixtures, they are all manufactured to accept standard plumbing connections. That means all Newport Brass faucets may be installed using standard supply lines with compression fittings. Installation requires only a few tools and a basic knowledge of plumbing systems. Installed properly, a Newport Brass faucet will last for years.
A new shower will have plumbing for the shower valve which installs in the wall cavity behind the wall with the shower head and adjustment knob. The depth of the shower valve to the finished wall surface is critical -- too deep and the handle won't fit on the stem. Set it too shallow and the stem sticks out from the wall and the trim won't fit right. The framing is not complicated, but requires planning to accommodate the plumbing. The water pipes hold the valve in place, but the framing supports the pipes.
All shower diverter valves, including those on polished brass and handheld showers, operate using a valve stem. These stems are installed in the wall and control the flow of water between the tub and shower head. Repairing a damaged diverter valve requires you to remove the handle and the valve stem, and replace the valve stem with a new one. Once the new valve stem is in place, the old brass hardware will work like new.
The shower faucet is connected to the water supply pipes behind the shower wall. The faucet connects to a cartridge in a valve to control the water temperature or to the water supply pipes. The showerhead simply connects to a male thread in the water supply line. If the faucet won’t reach the threads, there are several areas to check and things you can do to resolve the issue.
A diverter valve features one rubber washer and one plastic washer that are designed to prevent the valve from leaking. It is for this reason that a leak from the showerhead while the bathtub spout is in use, or a leak from the spout while the shower is used, is attributed to a defective diverter. Although you can replace a diverter valve, it is often less expensive to repair it. You must disassemble the valve before you can perform the repair.
Grohe is a manufacturer of high-end faucets, and its Atrio basin/pillar tap is a kitchen faucet designed to supply either hot or cold water, but not both. A leak in a single supply line faucet such as this Grohe model is made considerably easier to trace due to there being only one water line to contend with.
Even professional plumbers consult catalogs and manufacturer's literature to sort through the immense variety of shower and tub fixtures. Diverters and cartridges occur in several combinations among conventional shower fixtures. Adding to the confusion, most components are proprietary and specific to a particular faucet model. Whether you're designing a new bathroom or repairing an existing fixture, an understanding of faucet assemblies prepares you to purchase parts and plan for a successful installation.
Washerless faucets either have a ceramic disc, a cartridges or a ball to control the flow of water. Instead of washers, these types of faucet use a variety of seals. Fixing a drip in a washerless fixture usually involves replacing a ceramic disc or cartridge. If you have a ball faucet, there are seals in the faucet body that might require replacement. Although there are variances of disassembly among the many manufacturers of fixtures, the general process is routine.
Most people find it necessary to soften their water. Water from wells and water from cities often contain a high amount of dissolved minerals. These minerals can cake onto appliances that use water, make it harder to get soap to lather and generally taint the water. Sometimes, water doesn't have enough minerals, which creates a situation in which soap is harder to rinse off, among other issues. If you have a water softener, consider adjusting the settings to correct this problem.
Copper compression couplings join two copper pipes together. A ferrule, which resembles a wedding band, and a nut fit over each end of the two pipes. Both pipes are then inserted into a coupling and the nuts are tightened, compressing the ferrule, which seals the pipe. When a leak develops in the compression coupling, it can usually be repaired by applying pipe thread tape. You can do the work with a few tools, materials and basic do-it-yourself skills.
Crane shower knobs may be removed and replaced as a do-it-yourself project, if you use the right set of tools. Whether from time or unintentional damage, the faucet cartridge may begin to fail. Remove this part and replace it yourself to save money and time waiting on a plumber.
The shower valve is located directly behind the handle that turns the water on in your shower. Sometimes that valve leaks. Causes of a leaky valve include worn out parts, faulty soldering of supply lines, or dirt and mildew buildup around the valve cartridge. Whether you are replacing or installing a new unit, you need to ensure that you have installed the valve correctly without any leaks. This task is not complicated.
A Rockwell shower faucet is designed with a handle and stem, like many other types of shower faucets, so it is removed in much the same way. The process requires few plumbing skills, most of the work involves turning the right wrench and knowing which parts of the faucet to remove first. If you ever have to replace one of the stems in this type of faucet, you will remove most of it in order to access the stems.
The Symmons Company makes a series of Temptrol products that hook up to the Temptrol shower valve. The shower valve needs to be installed correctly along with the rest of the Temptrol equipment to prevent early failure and damage to the surrounding walls. Installation requires you know the size of the finished wall you are installing the valve on to. Always measure twice and cut once to prevent time-consuming and costly mistakes.
Gurgling sounds are not uncommon in kitchen faucets and sinks, and they are not usually cause for alarm. However, the noise can be annoying. Gurgling noises may sound like they are coming from the faucet, but they usually originate in the drain. The cause might be something you can fix yourself, or you might need to call in the help of a professional.
Kohler faucets have a reputation for durability and reliability, but that doesn't mean they are foolproof against damage. Improper installation, age and corrosion all result in problems such as leaking or slowed water flow. Your repair options are slightly limited if the handle of the faucet is not removable, but that doesn't mean you can't still repair the faucet. Fixing the existing faucet saves you the cost of a replacement and the time needed for a new installation.
Behind the cover of your shower handles is a shower t-valve. The t-valve connects to the water supply lines on the left and right hand side. On most t-valves, two more lines run from the bottom and the top; the top to the shower head and the bottom to the tub faucet. A corroded t-valve will leak, causing swelling in the wall or damage to the floor below. You need to cut and solder a new t-valve in place if the old one breaks.
Waterproof Sheetrock, commonly known as cement backer board, should be attached to walls in wet areas around showers and tubs. Regular Sheetrock and even water-resistant green board are not designed to last when installed on shower walls. Cut the hole for the shower valve before hanging the backer board. Once the backer board is cut, the hanging and finishing go fairly quickly.
Instead of including a separate sprayer, the AquaSource pull-down faucet allows you to pull the entire faucet down and away so you can spray the entire sink. At first glance, it may seem that this is a more complicated style of faucet to install in your kitchen sink. In reality, however, the faucet installs the same way you install faucets without a pull-down feature as long as you make sure all of the hoses insert through the opening in the sink first.
A refrigerator that leaks -- even if the leak does not seem large -- can cause significant damage to your kitchen floor, the sub floor below the refrigerator and the room below if you do not find and fix the leak at the source. Your refrigerator may leak in a few locations, including the drain in the freezer compartment that captures water during the defrost cycle, the water supply lines leading to the ice maker and the door water dispenser and the evaporation tray in the bottom of the refrigerator.
InSinkErator is a manufacturer of household garbage disposals, among other appliances. A leaking garbage disposal can be caused by a number of things -- including improper installation, clogs, loose screws or a corroded seal. To fix the leak, you must determine its source. Fixing the leak shouldn’t be too much trouble. Should you be unable to fix the leak yourself you’ll want to contact a plumber.
The Delta shower valve installs on your home's interior plumbing lines, in a valve called the shower body valve. This valve is preinstalled on the plumbing, so all you have to do is install the faucet's valve, called the cartridge, the trim and handle. The trim plate will finish the installation, covering up the hole in your drywall used to install the shower body valve. The entire job takes about an hour, but does not involve expert plumbing skills.
Homeowners replace shower faucets for a variety of reasons. Often we're seeking improved water pressure, or relief from rust- or calcium-clogged fixtures, or a facelift for the existing shower. No matter why you have decided to opt for a new AquaSource shower faucet, keep in mind that replacing the fixture yourself is a low-cost chore that you can accomplish quickly. Showerheads are fairly standard as far as plumbing fixture connections go, so swapping out a Moen faucet for an AquaSource model shouldn’t be too difficult.
