any plumbers out there?

Post by **Redfin** » May 24th, 2007, 9:56 pm

Heres the problem: the cold water handle in the shower, no matter how tight i turn it still leaks out the spout

My guess: Is it the O ring seals in the stem?
Or just 13 years old and worn out?

Post by **bman** » May 25th, 2007, 6:11 am

I bet it takes a cartridge and not a washer....

They are not that hard to replace. Shut the water off and take it apart!

Post by **RodBow** » May 25th, 2007, 6:42 am

there's a place down on gaines st that caters to plumbers but sells to DIY'rs. Take the malfunction with you and they will fix you up - at unbelievable prices! I can't get what I need from the Lowes or HD prepackaged products - 'course my plumbing is 1960 circa.

A seat and a washer might be all you need. (the cranking it down harder just makes it worse usually - but my family members don't get it!)

CATCH 22 · Post by **CATCH 22** » May 26th, 2007, 4:04 am

RodBow wrote:there's a place down on gaines st that caters to plumbers but sells to DIY'rs.

Ferguson's. them guys will fix ya right up

Post by **Redfin** » May 28th, 2007, 8:24 pm

thnx all, just got back from PC, will rip apart this week!
already familiar with palce down gaines, good folks/