Questions tagged [faucet]
For questions specifically relating to plumbing fixtures that provide an endpoint for a home's water supply system. Topics include fixture design and specialization, installation, maintenance, repair and replacement, among others.
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How can I identify this old faucet cartridge?
I am attempting to find a replacement for this probably 30-year-old faucet cartridge. The faucet is the two-handle style, and both cartridges have rusted over the years. I was able to free up the left ...
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How to remove old single-hole kitchen faucet from countertop
Similar to the Jan 13, 2018 post but I do see a stacked hex nut holding the "C-shaped" tray to the underside of the counter. The problem is the tray (mine is black plastic) has tabs right ...
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Identify this kitchen faucet cartridge?
This faucet is quite old, and I need to replace the cartridge, but I don't know the brand. Also is there an interchangeable cartridge?
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How do I remove this sink faucet handle?
I tried to remove this handle to soak it in vinegar because buildup of gunk has made it difficult to turn. Little did I suspect I wouldn’t be able to remove this.
The handle itself doesn’t appear to ...
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Tightening a Moen Faucet Lock Nut
I have a Moen single handle kitchen faucet that I cannot tighten adequately due to lack of room. I can get some turn on the lock nut with needle nose vice grips but not enough to completely hold it ...
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New bathtub faucet with diffuser has intermittent fast drip
I recently replaced an old bathtub faucet with diffuser which had a steady slow continuous drip. Now, instead, it has an intermittent fast drip with no drips in the times inbetween. I haven't got a ...
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Cold water in BR does not flow
We have a kohl’s two handle nickel faucet. The cold water does not flow when opening the valve
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Who makes this shower faucet handle (logo identification)?
Who makes this shower faucet handle?
It's slightly broken, I'd like to get a replacement part, but I have no idea what company this is. Does anyone recognize this logo, or know how I might go about ...
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How to remove this Moen bathroom faucet cartridge?
I have been trying to remove this cartridge. I removed the copper nut and was advised by Moen support to try vinegar and threading a screw in to pull it out, but nothing has worked. I feel like there ...
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How to keep the foam backing in place, to fix a gap by bathroom faucet
There is a large-ish gap by the bathtub faucet.
I planned to do it myself, without having to remove any plumbing parts (which is out of my ability level). I bought foam backing rod, which I plan to ...
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How do I fix a leaking kitchen faucet?
I have this kitchen sprayer faucet and it has started to leak. The leak is only from the spout and the leak stops when the main handle is in off position. I already tried changing the cartridge and it ...
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Cartridge replacement on this faucet (or help identify the faucet)
I have this old faucet. Has no markings or branding on it. Probably from late 1980s. The faucet is leaking and I can't identify the brand to order replacement cartridges. Any experts out there that ...
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How can I install a utility spigot so it's oriented the right way?
I fitted new nozzle bibtap (same brand) onto new bibtap wall flange (same shop). I used PTFE tape, with Pipe joint lubricant (could not source Pipe joint compound) on both fittings. One fitted ...
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Looking for help identifying bathroom faucet
I'm looking for help identifying this faucet from the 2000s or 2010s. It's in a Restoration Hardware bathroom vanity, but I don't think that's the faucet brand here.
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Cartridge faucet leaks, fixed but only lasts a few days
I keep buying new faucet cartridges for my house. For a few days there is no more leak but within a month it starts leaking again. It does not seem to matter what make or model. I love the old ...
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Connecting Washing Machine Hose to Kitchen Sink
I just bought a portable washing machine for my apartment but I’m having trouble connecting the hose to the kitchen faucet. This is what came with the washer.
picture for reference
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Trying to tighten loose kitchen faucet
The faucet rocks around a little on the countertop. I got a basin wrench and I cannot turn the nut. From the picture, does it look like the nut is corroded on? Is that a typical occurrence? Any ...
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How can I remove a rusted faucet nut?
Trying to remove my Kitchen Faucet. It's around 10 years old.
The last set is to remove the Nut that holds a brass plate to fasten the faucet to the kitchen counter.
The problem is, i think the nut ...
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Wall hydrant can't handle back pressure, sprays 4 spokes when opened
The house and faucet are 11 years old, never had trouble.
Also: I never closed the lines during winter, as I understand that those round cylinders on top mean they can handle expanding ice?
When I ...
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Help identifying a faucet
does anyone recognize the make of this shower faucet? I need to get a repair kit, and unfortunately have to turn the house water off to open it up. Thanks.
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how to glue the broken plastic pieces that dovetails the faucet valve
The faucet handler in my kitchen fell off. I open it found that the plastic piece that dovetails the valve was broken (see the image)
I am not sure if I can find a replacement of such a thing as I ...
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Issue with outside faucet, can't figure out how to fix or replace it
More more is coming out of the holes than the actual faucet spout. Not sure what these holes are for but I can't figure out how to remove this and replace it.
Any help would be most appreciated.
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Can anyone identify the brand of this bathroom faucet? Looking to replace worn handles
Bathroom faucet in Menlo Park, Ca. We're looking to replace the handles due to the yellow coloring/ wear on them but couldn't find any markings of identifying symbols for the brand, any help is ...
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Moen 1225 replacement w/ new shower handle
Replaced a 1225 Moen Cartridge along with a new pull out/push in handle. After trying 3 different handles I am still having no success with finishing up this job. The problem is after installing the ...
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How can I reduce splash from faucets with rectangular outlets?
I just moved into a new flat and I have a problem with the kitchen and bathroom faucets.
They are extremely splashy (if opened suddenly the water will spill out of the sink!) and whenever I clean the ...
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Need help removing sink faucet cartridge!
I need help with two things:
Identifying which 3 holes inch faucet setup this is? Most of my house is Moen but this is not. I need to replace the soap dispenser and the spray handle, and cartridge.
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What would cause a long delay between turning on faucet and water coming out?
There has been an increasingly long delay from the time the water faucet is turned on to when the water comes out. This usually happens first thing in the morning when turning on the cold water at the ...
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Hot water issues in the apartment and plumbers are stumped?
We have a unit upstairs in a 4-plex. The other units don't have any issues, but hot water recently stopped working in this apartment. Rarely water might get hot or warm but goes cold again. When the ...
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What kind of faucet is this and how can I remove it?
I've got an old bathroom faucet without identifiable markings. Additionally, I can't figure out how to remove the handles - the cold water handle is rusted and likely needs a new cartridge. I suspect ...
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Can I remove this plastic elbow inside my kitchen tap?
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I want to replace the tap nozzle of my kitchen tap to use an water-saving aerator. I have bought one and tried to install it. However, it doesn't fit due to a plastic elbow inside my tap. I ...
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How to remove a stubbon aerator?
The water pressure in my bathroom sink is horrific - it’s mere trickle when washing hands after flushing the toilet, while the toilet tank is still filling.
The easiest culprit would be a clogged ...
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Where is screw/mechanism to disassemble Mico 7705 kitchen faucet?
I need to replace the cartridge on my Mico 7705 kitchen faucet - it's been leaking. I cannot discern any screws cleverly hidden or figure out what would twist or pop off. I've found the user manual ...
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Help w/ Countertop Dishwasher Connection/Adapter
I have a countertop dishwasher that needs to be hooked into my faucet, but the major obstacle is that my faucet is a pull-out spray head. I can pop the bottom of the spray head off to reveal the ...
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Leak from faucet when water heater is on
So in the kitchen I have a faucet with small water heater under the sink. It is always connected to electricity but works only to support set temparature, so just from time to time. When heater starts ...
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How do I remove a Delta Stryke single handle bathroom sink faucet?
I am trying to remove a Delta Stryke Single Handle Bathroom Sink Faucet handle. There is no set screw on this model. I have spoken to Delta and they have told me that you simply pull up on the handle....
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how to remove this faucet stem?
I got this old place recently and the tub faucet has been leaking like crazy. I tried google videos and can't find anything on how to remove this type of faucet/stem. I don't see any hex nut to remove ...
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How do I remove the water/temperature control faucet if there are no visible screws?
My Delta branded shower faucet doesn't have any screws besides for two that hold the panel independently to the wall.
The handles have no apparent way to be removed.
Can anyone suggest a method that ...
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Why is new diverter faucet leaking?
Shower faucet leaks after replacement
I replaced the faucet with diverter with a brand new one. For what it's worth, the pipe (stub) looks super corroded. I unscrewed the stub, cleaned it with some ...
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How to fix dripping faucet after disassembling valve?
This is my followup question from Leaky faucet, how to disassemble this valve? which I was finally able to disassemble. However, now my question is, what made this "leaky" and dripping? How ...
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How to remove spring tube of Forious faucet?
How to remove spring tube of Forious faucet ? Existing faucet was newly assembled. I want to undo step 1.
Instructions: https://imgur.com/a/pPHaYrR
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Leaky faucet, how to disassemble this valve?
I have a leaky faucet (only hot water is leaking). I turned off the supply and managed to remove the outer covers. It looks like this:
However, I can't figure out how to disassemble further to ...
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How do you remove the aerator from a Hans Grohe kitchen faucet/sprayer?
How do you disassemble this sprayer head to replace (or at least clean) the aerator? It says "Hans Grohe" on the front base of the faucet, but I can't find a model number. It was a "...
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Water suppose to continue to leak after brand new faucet install?
Needed to hire a plumber and remembered that in my bathroom, I had turned the hot water valve off under the sink because it was leaking through the faucet at the time. It’s been off for a while, so I ...
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How do you remove this faucet adapter?
This is the underside of the faucet installed in my RV. I cannot make out how to remove? Looks like a Phillips head screw, but the screws are different? I haven’t gone through all of my Phillips bits, ...
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Aerator/Diffusor for irregular bathroom faucet
My bathroom sink's water flow is too high at max output, and the sink is fairly flat. This causes water to splash all over the place when it hits the sink.
The faucet is a Toto, flat-shaped, with a ...
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How to open this conical tap trimming?
I need to fix the leaking tap but problem is I am not able to open this cover. I have tried dousing it in WD-40 but even that didn't work. I have tried strap wrench but it does not give much grip. It ...
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Leaking single handle faucet
I’m looking for guidance to access the cartridge of a leaking single handle bathroom faucet. It has no visible markings on it to determine manufacturer. I see how to remove the handle but question the ...
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How do you remove the restrictors from Hansgrohe & Axor faucets?
I want to remove flow restrictors from hansgrohe & Axor faucets. After the thermostatic cartrige in the shower went bad, I started digging in and found a selector restrictor that prevented both ...
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How Do I Get Scratches Out of Faucet Finish?
A large metal dish I was washing in my sink ended up putting some scratches in the left side of the faucet base, but I haven't been able to get them out. I put one of those buffer pad attachments on ...
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HansGrohe lacuna faucet low water pressure
I have a Hans Grohe Lacuna faucet. We love it, but it's started to run slow recently. There's a filtered water tap that uses the same cold water supply, and it's running fine. I assume it's the ...
