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Buying a new tub faucet that will last longer than a year is expensive. When a faucet begins to leak, instead of rushing out to buy a new one, it is better to try to repair it at home first. This article will explain a quick and easy process that will save the cost of buying a new faucet.
First, shut off the main water valve and turn the water supply off. Also turn off the water heater's shut-off valve. After this, open the faucet in order to let out the water pressure built up in the pipes. After it has drained, cover the drain piece with a filter or cloth. Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the small plastic cap that is located on the top of the handle; under this should be a screw. Unscrew the screw under the cap and pull off the handle. Under this should be a plate cover that is cylinder-shaped, wrapped around the faucet stem.
Using a flat-head screwdriver or a chisel, chip away any caulk that is built up around the plate cover. Remove the plate cover and clean off any dirt that is crusted around it using a rag, sprayed with Simple Green. Take off the primary fitting - this is the piece that hold the handle in place, then remove the nut that secures the faucet stem. Take off the stem next. Usually this is possible by rotating it clockwise or whichever way the faucet is turned to turn water pressure on. Clean the stem well; if it is badly corroded, replace it. Remove the washer and o-rings at the end of the stem and replace it with a new washer. After this, reassemble the faucet using reverse order of the steps listed.
To find the best deal on parts, buy them online from a hardware warehouse. Some hardware stores charge higher prices for the goods that are needed, but if the leak must be fixed quickly, purchasing the parts at retail price and fixing the tub faucet independently is much cheaper than hiring a plumber.
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Is it possible to go from a three handle tub shower faucet to a two handle tub shower faucet?
Yes
Can you use a tub and shower faucet for a tub with no shower?
yes
What does a tub faucet do normally?
A tub faucet acts as a shower and can be used to bath in the bath tub. It is a pressure valve which makes the flow of water through it constant and gives a nice shower.
Which side would you put the drain on a tub with the faucet or on the opposite side?
Faucet side.
What is a wall mount bathtub faucet?
Most of them are in the wall. The other would be a deck mount, which is mounted to the fiberglass tub deck and uses a Roman Tub Faucet.
Is the water flow the same on a sink faucet and a bath tub faucet?
It depends on the make of the faucets.
Does a roman tub faucet have good water pressure?
A Roman tub faucet does have good water pressure because it is made to do that. How good this is depends on how other brands perform in this area.
How do you remove a tub faucet when it is surrounded by tile?
By un surrounding it
Why is the water from your tub faucet hotter than from your kitchen faucet?
Maybe the kitchen is further away and on smaller pipe.
How do you get a broken tub faucet cartridge out of the pipe it goes into?
It may be easier and cheaper to buy a whole new faucet.
How do you install a new tub faucet?
if you are replacing a tub with a whirlpool tub that is the same size then it can be easier but if you have a pump then you still need power and a access panel for your pump. If you are new home or a remodel then you need to know where you want your faucet either deck mount or side wall and drain and access panel for your pump and power . The hardest part is installing a tub with no access to the drain hook up once the tub is in place. If you want to save money and do it your self then I would read/follow the install instructions that come with the tub or you can find them online.
Why do your new bath tub faucets leak?
Defective faucet or foreign material got into faucet at installation. Improper installation.
