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Do you need to turn water off while replacing new bathtub faucet?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes, you certainly do.
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Why does Hot water come out of the cold water line for what seems like quite a while before lukewarm never really cold water?
The seals in the faucet most likely need replacing.
Where can you find the valve to turn water off while replacing bathtub faucet?
Generally, you will need to cut the main water supply. This is normally in the front lawn, inside of a steel box. If you have a basement, it may be there. The main valve is square shaped and requires a tool called a water key. It is a long T shaped wrench. These can be bought at some hardware stores for $10 to $15. The other option would be to call the city Water Works. They will generally shut it off and back on, free of charge.
How much water per gallon is used while running a bathroom faucet per minute?
Check the neck of the faucet it is sometimes inscribe their on the back.
Bath Faucet Repair Tip?
Sometimes a leaky or broken bath faucet is too difficult to handle on your own and you must leave it to an expert. It can take a while for a plumber to get to your house to repair a bath faucet, so while you are waiting to have it repaired, don't let all that leaking water go to waste! Place a bucket or large bowl under the faucet and use this water to water plants or to soak dishes in before you wash them. This is a great way to conserve water, too!
How do you stop a faucet from sputtering?
Often a faucet will sputter if there is air in the lines. This happens if the water has been turned off and then on again. If this is the cause, it is only necessary to run the water a while and the air will get out of the lines, and the sputtering will stop.
What type of faucet valve should I install to protect my children from getting scalded with hot water?
An anti-scald valve would be desirable to prevent your children from getting scalded while using the faucet.
What is another word for running water?
The meaning of running water is that the water is moving and not standing still. Running water is what comes out of a faucet while water in a bowl is just called water.
Why does the car heater blow cold air until driven for a while?
it has to heat up, just like water has to warm in the faucet.
How can people stop wasting water?
take shorter showers, use faucet water, use a pool cover in the summertime, shorten watering times for sprinklers, change your home landscaping to a xerescape or low water usage landscape, don't let the faucet run unless you are using it (leave it off while brushing your teeth etc.).
What is color of the water?
The water looks colorless when in small quantities but it has actually a very slight blue hue to it. This can be tested with a glass of water and a filled bathtub: the former will appear colorless while the latter will be faint blue.
Why do The pipes keep banging while the water is running?
air in the water lines causes banging and whistles/screams. Turn off main water, turn on the faucet, turn main water back on, and it should force the air out.
Why does the bathtub faucet run while showering?
If it is coming from the tub spout then the gasket is moving around or esle it is shot. The easiest way to fix this is to get a new tub spout. It will more than likely take more time to attempt to change the gasket on the spout then to install a new one.
