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 do I repair broken bathtub faucet handles?
How can I repair the faucet handles on my bathtub? It snapped off then when I was trying to use it; it shot off the wall and water constantly pours out where the handles go.
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How to remove flex hose from a single-control, tall faucet?
I have a faucet that is leaking down the flex hose. The one flex hose unscrewed easily. The second is turning but not coming out. I assume the nut has become separated from the crimp on the hose. ...
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How can I loosen a faucet cartridge that is stuck due to limescale buildup?
The cartridge faucet in my bathroom has developed a pretty steady dripping so I decided to give it a shot and replace it. I managed to remove the handle, but the screw ring that keeps the cartridge in ...
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How can I stop my Watts premier filter faucet from leaking?
I installed a Watts Premier RO Filter under our kitchen sink similar to this one.
Water is now starting to leak from the small weep hole on the faucet on to our counter. Anybody experience this? ...
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What would cause my bathroom faucet to shut itself off?
Faucet was leaking so I replaced the washer on the hot side (old-style two-handle faucet)...now when I turn the hot water on the water does not maintain steady flow--what did I do and how can I fix ...
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Running Shower Faucet After Hot Water Heater's Off
I was awoke by a chemical smell from my electric hot water heater. The past two weeks I noticed my shower was not getting/staying very hot during my 10 minute showers. Thinking not too much about it, ...
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What could cause water to surge from bathroom taps?
We fitted new bathroom taps, both bath and basin. There dosnt seem to be a constant flow in any of the taps. It suddenly gushes out at full flow, then suddenly stops. You have to keep adjusting the ...
