Questions tagged [faucet]
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So i just replaced kitchen faucet and now no water to dishwasher. I did not turn off the dishwasher hot water valve only one going to faucet
After replacing kitchen faucet my dishwasher is now not working I only turned off the hot water line and cold water lines to the faucet there is an extra shut off valve to the dishwasher which I did ...
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Is it leaking inside the wall?
Any help would be appreciated. When I turn off my bathtub faucet, it leaks from the area around the handle. I have very little plumbing knowledge. However, what are the chances that it is leaking ...
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Bathtub faucet handle leaks temporarily when turning off [closed]
Any help would be appreciated. When I turn off my bathtub faucet
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Bathtub faucet handle won’t turn
our hot water handle barely turns on a Roman style tub deck. With the handle on, the plastic stem driver ends up breaking after a few times turning the handle on and off. After removing the handle ...
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What stops a one-hole kitchen faucet from spinning?
I understand kitchen faucet to kitchen sink compatibility by a simple 1, 2, 3. If I have one hole, I need to get a one-hole kitchen faucet—two for two, and three for three.
As the image above shows, ...
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Push-Pull Faucet Screw won’t turn much
I am trying to replace my push-pull faucet because it doesn’t want to stay shut off. The screw in the center only turns a little to the right and little to left. How do get this screw out?
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How to remove this plug to change the filter on this kitchen faucet?
I'm trying to replace the cartridge on this kitchen faucet, but I can't figure out how to get the little button to (presumably) get at the set screw. It is probably twenty years old. Closest I can ...
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Pipe under outdoor faucet leaking. Any ideas?
my outdoor faucet seems to be leaking. My gf wrapped it up with tape to try to reduce the flow (bless her) I don't know what pipe or piece seems to be connected under the actual spigot. Does anyone ...
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How do you remove the handle of this faucet?
I'm trying to fix a leak coming from the hot water handle of this faucet. Taking off the knob was easy enough but the cartridge it still hidden within the handle-- no set screw that I can see. The nut ...
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Removing plastic aerator
I want to remove an old plastic aerator from my bathroom tap. I have tried with some universal aerator keys but my aerator doesn’t have any grooves to fit those keys. I’ve also tried to unscrew it (...
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Unable to remove faucet handle to replace cartridge
Our kitchen faucet has started leaking right through the handle, so it sounds like it's a cartridge problem. I'm trying to remove the handle and when I remove the set screw (looks like this), I can't ...
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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.
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How to get stuck hot water shut off to close?
I’m trying to change my bathroom sink faucet and the cold water shut off closed easily. The hot water one I can not get for the life of me.
I’ve tried WD40 and I tried a hair dryer. I tried tapping it ...
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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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How to fix selector on this combination bath tap/shower setup?
I have a combination tap/shower setup for my bath that looks like this:
The lever in the middle can be rotated left or right to choose between whether the water comes out the tap or out of the ...
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What is a joystick-style tub faucet handle called?
My tub has a knob:
Twisting it clockwise or counter-clockwise changes the temperature, and pulling it out from the wall controls how strong the flow is.
It is not very ergonomic, especially when ...
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What replacement part is needed to reattach the kitchen sink spray nozzle to its hose?
The head of my sink's spray nozzle came off and I'm not sure what I need to fix it.
The end of the hose has just a removable hexagonal cap but really no way to attach to the nozzle as the hose doesn'...
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What is a faucet base ring for?
Does anyone know what is the use of the base ring under a faucet? https://www.amazon.com.au/Kitchen-Faucet-Rosette-Chromed-Plastic/dp/B07FNQ97P2
I've picked up a used tap, but it doesn't have a base ...
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Does anyone know what brand of tub spout this is?
I'm trying to replace a leaking 30-year old tub spout with diverter. The interior has a 1 1/4 inch diameter plastic threaded female insert. Any thoughts on brand, availability appreciated.
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How can I loosen a faucet cartridge nut with shallow flats?
My faucet nut has very little edge to work with. Please help (see picture for clarification). The nut size is slightly smaller than 1 inch. My 1 inch socket couldn't loosen it.
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Hooking Up Portable Dishwasher in Kitchen with Pull Out Faucet
We recently bought a house that does not have a built in dishwasher. We have got a portable dishwasher and are considering how best to connect it to water.
Currently, we have a Moen Pull Out Faucet. ...
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How can I remove this shower faucet cartridge?
I'm afraid to twist or yank something I'm not supposed to and break something. I've tried pulling up the little tab on top of the grey piece but it feels like it will break before it detaches anything....
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Can someone identify these shower stems & handles?
Looking to replace the shower stem and handle for a family members tub. Attached are the photos for the stems they have. Can someone help me identify what type of stems they are, so I purchase 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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Do I need to trim this hole bigger? I'm not sure if the glass tile could expand towards the faucet valve
On my final stages of bathroom remodel. I have just enough room to install the sleeve over the valve stem faucet. I am concerned if the glass tile expands/contracts it will be too tight and crack the ...
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Why does my brand new faucet cartridge leak from the handle when turned on?
I recently replaced the ceramic cartridge in my bathroom faucet. However, the new cartridge leaks from the top when the water is turned on. Could anyone advise me on what I might have done wrong/what ...
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Tight Single-Handle Moen Bathroom Faucet
I've got a single-handle Moen bathroom faucet (see picture) that has become very tight to turn left or right or push in and pull out. It works, but it has a "stuck" feeling that it shouldn'...
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How to deal turn turbulent water flow into streamline water flow in Taps
I have so many water taps at home.
But two of the taps water flow is turbulent and rest of the taps have streamline water flow
Check out Turbulent water flow Tap 1
Check out Turbulent water flow Tap 2
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How do I protect wood countertops from kitchen sink?
We bought a house a month ago and just noticed water discoloration marks developing around the kitchen faucet (undermount sink). What do I need to do to protect the wood? It was a flipped house so ...
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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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How to get rid of noise in the water tap
When I turn my plumbing tap on , it gives some whistle sound and I always get the sound , every single time.
Please find AV clip here.
None of the water taps give this whistle sound , how can I get ...
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Bathroom Faucet Removal
I am trying to remove a bathroom faucet that looks separate on top but is all connected underneath (all 3 pieces). I have gotten the hot and cold handles off and the unit would drop out the bottom if ...
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How to remove this shower control handle?
I have this Gerber shower handle that controls the shower and there is a small leak that I am trying to fix but I can't find any screws or button on this to remove and check the seal/cartilage
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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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Can I take apart a sillcock?
Can the body of a sillcock be separated from the body tube? Without removing the entire sillcock from the wall?
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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 do you oil a turning kitchen faucet?
I have a kitchen faucet which squeaks more and more. Is it possible to put some oil somewhere to prevent that? Or does it require replacement?
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How do I remove this wall mount faucet nut?
I have no problems pulling the single handle two-hole Moen wall mount faucet out, but this part is left behind. I can not for the life of me figure out how to remove it. It spins freely in both ...
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Bathroom Faucet Cartridge Identification
I need help identifying a bathroom faucet cartridge with the initials JCFX
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Removing hidden recessed faucet aerator
I have a TRINITY Stainless Steel Utility Sink that came with a faucet like this one: https://trinityii.com/stainless-steel-utility-sink-nsf-with-faucet/
I need to remove the aerator so I can hook ...
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regarding sink aerator sizes, is 55/64" functionally identical to 22mm (M22)
regarding sink aerator sizes, is 55/64" functionally identical to 22mm (M22)? I see one advertised slightly cryptically making it look like they are the same.
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Easiest way to connect hose on hot water
I have an inflatable hot tub but also a heat pump water heater which is extremely efficient to heat water. As such, I’d like to fill the hot tub with pre-heated water instead of relying on its highly ...
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How do I remove this shower handle?
I'm hoping that somebody can help show me how to take apart the this shower leaky faucet (and matching bathroom sink faucets).
I didn't find any set screws but I was able to twist off the cap (...
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How to remove ceramic faucet cartridge -single handle, unknown brand
The challenge is figuring out what the metal piece is that is holding the cartridge in place, and how to remove that piece. It doesn't seem to turn or pull out straight using pliers to yank on two of ...
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Help removing faucet
My sink handle body from the threaded shaft that goes down into the sink is stuck. I’ve tried using a hairdryer to heat it, using brute force, and WD-40. How can I get this apart or what equipment do ...
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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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Why is there discoloration around the base of my faucet?
Brand new apartment (and faucet) but I suspect a small leak.
Why is the base of the faucet turning the counter orange?
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How do you remove this green connection to a kitchen faucet?
How do I remove the green connector to the kitchen faucet. It has two tubes attached to it. Pfister has a one tube solution, but it does not work by twisting counterclockwise. No other brands has a ...
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Possible faucet leaking only when the valve is turned off
I have a problem about my washing machine faucet that is strange for me. When I use my washing machine, there is no problem.
A few days ago, I was not at home for 3-4 days and I iust turned off the ...
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