Unanswered Questions
249 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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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 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 can I remove a screw-less spindle tap when I can’t reach the bonnet nut?
I have a pair of spindle taps in the wall at my laundry sink. They have screwless tap handles, I.e. the handles are somehow compression fitted onto the spindle shafts, and don’t seem to be removable.
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How do I fix a chrome bathroom faucet compromised by toilet bowl cleaner
I used toilet bowl cleaner and a toothbrush and it started to turn like this. is there something I can use to fix it. I don't know what to do,
I need help, I think this is a chrome faucet I don't ...
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Difficulty taking off tap body to attempt to change washer
Hi all to cut a long story short, had a dripping cold water tap, took the head off and am left with what you can see in the image, I have used some serious strength but am unable to turn the mechanism ...
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routing hoses in the duff, 5/8" garden hose, or 3/4" garden hose, or 3/4" polyethylene?
A related question is here: Buried hose through PVC to outdoor hose bibb
Should I route 5/8" garden hoses, or 3/4"?
We're trying a new watering set up this year. I've collected about a dozen garden ...
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Turning the faucet just a little bit makes the water too cold?
When I'm showering the faucet is usually turned well towards the hot side. Everything is fine and dandy. But sometimes I realize that the water is too hot so I turn the faucet ever so slightly to the ...
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How to remove this kitchen faucet cartridge?
I haven't been able to determine the make/model but doing some research it looks like possibly Pfister. Either way, the cartridge part is sticking and handle is very difficult to use. I am trying to ...
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how do I remove this faucet?
The faucet runs even when the handles are turned off so I wanted to pull these off and see if I could figure out what is going on...
but I have no idea how to get the faucets off. No visible set ...
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Cold water in bathroom sink
The cold water from sink faucet in our bathroom smells like sewage. It is not coming from the drain. It is only that one faucet that is affected. No problem with the tub or toilet, or in the kitchen. ...
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How can I unscrew valve cartridge from valve body?
I am trying to replace this cartridge and I cannot get the old one unscrewed. I've tried assorted tricks from YouTube videos with no luck. I soaked in vinegar overnight to remove corrosion, I also ...
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Shower safety stop stuck / broken
I have an IKEA metallic shower controller. Very similar to their other thermostatic bath/shower mixers, there is a safety "pin" that used to work perfectly fine.
Recently, after having ...
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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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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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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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