I cannot take the constant drip anymore... any advice on how to make it stop? kinda looks like this:

4/11/2007 2:54:26 PM

penicillin

4/11/2007 2:54:49 PM

Prolly just need to unscrew the part where the water comes out...someone can give it the correct name and replace the screen and put some teflon tape on it to make sure the seal is tight. I will ask Jason when he gets home to see if he has anyother suggestion since he is the plumber

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 3:24 PM. Reason : no problem I hope it helps ]

4/11/2007 3:11:31 PM

^thanks!

4/11/2007 3:12:32 PM

^^ no way that will work

4/11/2007 4:23:09 PM

and by where the water comes out he/she means that little circular lip, it should come off or may need tightening

if it is not that its prolly in the actual base of the unit itself where the lines connect


def wanna get some tape and check em out, maybe re-tape them and see if that works

4/11/2007 4:33:51 PM

thanks

4/11/2007 4:44:01 PM

depends on where the drip comes from

it could just be the screen

or the gasket could need replaced/cleaning inside the faucet itself, its going to be below the knob...

4/11/2007 5:04:00 PM

wow, there is some silly advice posted here.

no, it could not just be the screen. sure, you will get a little drip from residual water caught in there, but nothing constant.

tape, even teflon, is not for repairing faucets or the lines going to them.

what you have pictured there is a delta faucet. most likely needs a repair kit. it'll have two small rubber seats that are seated onto two springs when you tear it down. the rubber parts and/or the springs are usually the culprit for drips in those faucets.

you should go ahead and replace the ball, cam washer, and o ring while you're at it. if you get a full repair kit, they'll come in it. make sure you get the right one, the cam washer and ball differ between shower valves and center set faucets. they will interchange, the operation will just be a little different.

while deltas are some of the easier faucets to repair, i wouldn't reccomend doing anything yourself unless you're somewhat mechnically inclined and familiar with some basics of how plumbing and fixtures work. if you do decide to attempt yourself, let me know and i'll post up some step by step directions.

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 6:45 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 6:41:28 PM

TURN OFF THE WATER FIRST!!!

Like Ivan said, get the full repair kit made by delta (i've tried the generics and they aren't as good) and follow the instructions.

It's so damned easy, you'll kick yourself for not having done it sooner.

remove the decorative cap on the center of the handle.
unscrew the handle.
remove the handle by pulling directly out.
unscrew the main cap by turning counter clockwise.
remove and set aside.
pull the metal stem out and the white cap will come with it and set aside.
you will see two rubber seats and under them will be springs.
remove the seats and springs, but remember how they came together.
the springs go in first and the rubber seat with the flat end goes on top (it touches the metal ball).

put the assembly back together and test by turning on only the cold water and looking for leaks.

there are a number of websites online that have step by step pictures of the process should you need any detailed support.

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 6:53 PM. Reason : ej]

4/11/2007 6:46:07 PM

follow the directions from the previous two posts. everybody else is just talking out their ass.

4/11/2007 7:08:47 PM

Its probably a safe bet to just take the whole thing to the hardware store after you tear it down. If you bring it in, someone there can make absolutely sure that you get the right thing. Its impossible for them to help you when you don't know what you need.

4/11/2007 7:11:31 PM

^are you serious? wtf.

4/11/2007 7:33:37 PM

yeah, never thought of or heard of anyone doing that. if its in the "off" position and its still leaking its definitely a problem with the seals internally though, other problems would arise when it was on

4/11/2007 8:11:17 PM

wow guys, thanks for the advice. I'll let you know how it turns out.

4/11/2007 8:23:14 PM

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"follow the directions from the previous two posts. everybody else is just talking out their ass. "

4/11/2007 8:31:29 PM

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"^are you serious? wtf. "

hey big blue fag: take your sarcasm elsewhere. If someone is completely clueless about how to fix a faucet, they might as well bring in the parts in question. I grew up in 2 hardware stores owned by my family and it always helped when someone brought in their old o-rings or washers. It sure beats having to go back to the store 3 times because you didn't get the right thing.

If you're going to roll your eyes, do it at the earlier posts that suggested replacing the screen.

4/11/2007 9:04:02 PM

hey stan the homo: you suggested taking the WHOLE THING to the hardware store, which would be stupid.

also, i don't give a damn how many hardware stores you grew up in. 99% of hardware store employees are just as clueless as the people bringing the shit in that they just tore apart.

so how about keeping your mouth shut unless the subject turns to "what aisle are the nuts and bolts on".

4/11/2007 9:12:16 PM

^If every involved party is clueless, then maybe it would be helpful to have the parts you're trying to replace handy. I can't count the number of times some guy asked me for an o-ring and all he could tell me was that it went to a bathroom faucet. When a customer actually brought in the o-ring/ washer or even the whole valve stem (believe it or not, people bring them in), I was able to get them what they need. If you can't understand ths simple concept, I suggest you keep your own mouth shut.

4/11/2007 9:22:55 PM

you're right.

some guy who's family owned a hardware store>>>>>licensed plumbing contractor.

the whole point is you originally suggested taking the whole thing in, not just parts.

4/11/2007 9:33:12 PM

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"what you have pictured there is a delta faucet."

there are many delta knock offs that look just like that, so pay attention to what kind of faucet you have before you get the repair kit

and in regards to the hardware store discusion; if you go to a small local hardware store they will probably have people that know their stuff, its only big box stores that are really bad. i worked at a full service hardware store in high school and we had lots of old timers that knew about everything you could imagine.

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 9:39 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 9:36:54 PM

even the knock offs/off brands accept delta parts.

i wasn't disagreeing that it's a good idea to take your parts in and match them up. hell, even i have to do that sometimes at the "professional" supply houses with more obscure pieces.

true, alot of guys in independent stores are knowledgeable. they also generally fall under the "know a little about everything and alot about nothing" category. you can't truly know something like plumbing until you've actually done it and worked on the stuff. pretty much anyone like that working behind a parts counter is going to be in a dedicated plumbing supply place, not a mom and pop hardware store on the corner of main st., bfe, usa.

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 9:51 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 9:45:43 PM

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"the whole point is you originally suggested taking the whole thing in, not just parts."

If you read my whole post, a licensed plumber should have understood what I meant. Why do you think I said to tear it down first? Plus, its handy to be able to put the new O-rings back on the stem before you leave the store. That way, you know where the different ones go and you can't forget how things go back together. I'm sure its not the methodology of a plumber, but it makes things easier for a layperson.

But what would I know, I'm just a moron whose family owned hardware stores.


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"i wasn't disagreeing that it's a good idea to take your parts in and match them up."

More or less what I meant. In my humble opinion, the average person should always bring in the old parts.

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 10:01 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 9:57:26 PM

i wasnt sure if they all took delta parts, i know ive seen some pretty shitty delta copies

4/11/2007 9:58:16 PM

^yeah, well delta isn't the grandest stuff itself. it is a cheap, basic design though and works well for what it is. easily serviceable.

^^seriously... just quit. you're just sounding like more of an idiot.

1.) "whole thing" in no way, shape, or form refers to just the parts. if you wanna talk about looking at things like a layperson, that is refering to the whole faucet. maybe you meant to say parts, or maybe you realized you said something stupid and are backpedaling. either way, it's what you said and what i originally responded to.

2.) the delta in question doesn't have an o-ringed stem/cartridge. why is that relevant?

3.) putting new o rings on an old stem/cartridge is some jackleg shit. thanks for proving my point about most hardware stores and their employees.

4/11/2007 10:10:53 PM

is this shit seriously still going on, the ignorance in this thread baffles me

and BigBlueRam is completely correct, the two rubber spring loaded cups that seal against the ball get hard and chip apart, and leak over time, that is your problem

its a simple fix, get a kit that covers a shitload of the delta lavatory single handle spigots, it will have the parts you need and probably instructions, then do it

4/11/2007 11:05:27 PM

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4/12/2007 9:26:20 AM

What about fixing one that kind of looks like this:

4/12/2007 10:33:11 AM

This is definitely a topic that I would trust BigBlueRam damn near completely on. After all, it's his livelihood.

And I don't know why in the blue fuck anybody would want to hit up any old hardware store for what could be a hit or miss visit. Quit wasting your time and go somewhere where they'll get it right the first time and will have what you need in stock. A few extra bucks is nothing.

The Noland plumbing supply house in Smithfield is where we used to get ALL of our stuff when I lived with Mom and Dad. We always got the right stuff the first time. And I still have my Ridgid pipe cutter that my dad bought there 25 years ago. And it still works wonderfully.

4/12/2007 1:22:28 PM

Here is the proper procedure:

1. Say you're going to fix it.
2. Take it apart.
3. Get pissed.
4. Don't do shit for a week or two.
5. Go buy a new one.
6. Don't do shit for a week or two.
7. Put it in.
8. Tell all your friends you've been doing a lot of work around the house.

4/12/2007 1:41:37 PM

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"What about fixing one that kind of looks like this"

fixing what specifically? it's hard to name the brand with alot of wide spread decorative type faucets like that. some are obvious, some aren't. could be anything from a home depot special to something nice like a danze, grohe, jado, etc.

the styling looks a little bit like jado off hand, but that's far from a definitive answer.

either way, i can give you a basic idea of how to repair anything on it, but i can't determine exactly what style of stem/cartridge it uses without taking a peek under the handle and escutcheon.

4/12/2007 9:12:32 PM

i wish i could take a peek under an escutcheon....

4/12/2007 9:17:57 PM