Shower Faucet Repair Help - Anyone know a good plumber?

[Kori Ellis]

The shower faucet handle (not the spigot) has been leaking. It's a single (not separate ones for hot and cold). We went to Lowe's and bought the replacement parts -- the whole cartridge and the handle as well. We replaced the whole thing, but it's still leaking -- a lot.

What's wrong?

(I really don't want to call a plumber today, so someone please help.)

Thanks.

[Kori Ellis]

Okay now it's leaking through the ceiling of the laundry room (the bathroom in question is upstairs above the laundry room).

So I guess I need a plumber. This frickin' sucks.

Anyone know anyone reputable and fair priced?

[tlongII]

All plumbers are thieves. You are screwed.

[SequSpur]

Turn off your main line out on your meter so it will quit leakin.

[Kori Ellis]

I did that.

[SequSpur]

Where is it leaking?

The shower has one piece that controls the output of the water... Did you replace that?

Also, is the mainline in the shower intact... no cracks leaks, etc..

[Kori Ellis]

It leaks from around the handle that controls on/off, hot/cold.

I replaced that handle and that cartridge behind it that controls the output of the water.

[SequSpur]

http://www.homedepot.com/cmc_upload/HDUS/EN_US/asset/images/eplus/026607814383_3.jpg

This?

[Kori Ellis]

Yes, that's what we replaced.

[SequSpur]

OK... you might not have it seated all the way in there... try removing it and putting it back in...

you don't have to put the fixtures back on.. you can turn it on with the pliers...

make sure that the pipe is free of any debris, you can spray some lime away on it and clean it...

Also, make sure that you got the right part, because they can be different..

[Kori Ellis]

It's the right one. LJ has tried removing it and putting it back like five times already, but I guess we'll try again.

This SUCKS because I'm trying to clean up my house/do laundry and I can't have the water on.

Slomo gets here tonight and is staying here for one week, so I need to get this fixed ASAP.

[SequSpur]

There is a clip that holds it in are you putting that in there?

Go back and exchange it for another one...

Also turn it clock wise all the way....

I just fixed my buddies shower last week, same thing happened...

[Kori Ellis]

What do you mean a clip?

[SequSpur]

When you put the hudus in there, there is a clip, kind've horseshoe looking that slides over it to keep it in there...

Because the water pressure will force it out a little and it will leak.

[Shelly]

Dang, Sequ...get off the computer and go over to her house and fix it!

Sorry you're having trouble, Kori.

[Kori Ellis]

When you put the hudus in there, there is a clip, kind've horseshoe looking that slides over it to keep it in there...

Because the water pressure will force it out a little and it will leak.

hmm.. I think the clip might be the problem. I'll have LJ try again in a few minutes when he gets home.

Thanks.

[tlongII]

I assume Sequ will be receiving a check for his services...

[Oscar DeLa]

I don't know what it is but I don't know about plumbing

SORRY KORI
if I did, I want more! (information), so I could solve the problem!

[ducks]

take showers outside
it will be cheaper then fixing the problem

[SequSpur]

1. Pull off the U-shaped retainer clip (see illustration). Or use an adjustable or channel-type wrench to remove the nut that locks the cartridge into the valve body.

2. Grasp the cartridge with locking pliers or a similar tool and pull it straight out (see illustration). (Image 1)

3. Open a water line momentarily to flush out any dirt in the valve body that might cause a leak. Stuff a dry rag under and around the valve to keep water out of the wall opening.

4. Clean the cartridge with an old, soft toothbrush and replace the O-ring at the base of the stem. Reinstall to test.

5. If the problem persists, purchase a cartridge repair kit, which will include the cartridge, a full set of O-rings and grease. Install it according to the manufacturer's instructions.

http://www.ehow.com/how_117462_repair-tub-shower.html

[ducks]

you actually read the instructions before trying to install it?

[Kori Ellis]

I wonder if that U shaped clip exists.

[Oscar DeLa]

I don't know what it is but I wouldnt believe that...until I saw the link!

[Kori Ellis]

you actually read the instructions before trying to install it?

Of course.

[SequSpur]

I wonder if that U shaped clip exists.

It might not, but the new one comes with a new clip...

[Kori Ellis]

I don't think ours has a clip -- it has a screw in the top. (the old one did and the new one does)

[Taco]

Okay now it's leaking through the ceiling of the laundry room (the bathroom in question is upstairs above the laundry room).

So I guess I need a plumber. This frickin' sucks.

Anyone know anyone reputable and fair priced?

It sounds like it's leaking in the wall, I assume it was not doing that before the repair just leaking into the tub.

the cartridge is not seated right or the wrong cartridge was purchased. did you compare the old and new cartridges?

[Kori Ellis]

It sounds like it's leaking in the wall, I assume it was not doing that before the repair just leaking into the tub.

Correct


the cartridge is not seated right or the wrong cartridge was purchased. did you compare the old and new cartridges?

The cartridges are the same. I'm guessing it's not seated right.

Sequ is here now, trying to fix it.

[Taco]

Hope all goes well!!!

[Kori Ellis]

Thanks.

[Useruser666]

Good luck with the fix. If you need some help I can come by and take a look at it too. Remeber to wrap any threaded connections with teflon tape before connecting them. It will make the connection water tight. Wrap the tape with the threads so when tightening, the tape is not scraped off.

[Shelly]

Do you have an indoor swimming pool now?

[Kori Ellis]

No more leaking :elephant

[Vashner]

Yea I keep a wet dry just in case I get some odd leak.

[Taco]

No more leaking :elephant

Not seated right?



Good luck with the fix. If you need some help I can come by and take a look at it too.


Good for you LJ & Kori but there goes our Shower Repair GTG :lol

[iminlakerland]

did sequ fix it? And im glad no more leaks!

[SequSpur]

Good luck with the fix. If you need some help I can come by and take a look at it too. Remeber to wrap any threaded connections with teflon tape before connecting them. It will make the connection water tight. Wrap the tape with the threads so when tightening, the tape is not scraped off.

No tape needed for the shower faucet. I accidentally lifted your pliers Kori, so I'll bring them by tomorrow or Thursday.

[SequSpur]

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/638532/2/istockphoto_638532_plumber_crack.jpg

[ShoogarBear]

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/638532/2/istockphoto_638532_plumber_crack.jpg

All the time reading through this thread, I was thinking about the googling for a plumbers' crack picture.

Shoulda guessed who would beat me to it.

[2Blonde]

So since Sequ saved the day for you, does that mean we can't make fun of him for a while? :lol

[T Park]

Great job sequ.

What ended up being the problem?

[SequSpur]

User Error.

[T Park]

???

What do you mean?

[Taco]

User Error.

http://www.superhomecenter.com/books/books_home/images_books_home/0764552155.jpg

Do we need to buy this book for LJ ;)

[timvp]

Hey I took apart the washing machine to fix it the other day ... I must have used up my home maintenance mojo weekly allowance doing that. Luckily sequ is the master of fixing door knobs, shower faucets, drawer handles and anything else that is about four feet off the ground. :)

[BJack24]

Hey I took apart the washing machine to fix it the other day ... I must have used up my home maintenance mojo weekly allowance doing that. Luckily sequ is the master of fixing door knobs, shower faucets, drawer handles and anything else that is about four feet off the ground. :)
:owned !

[Trainwreck2100]

:owned !

Are you a real person or mouse?

[RashoFan]

No more leaking :elephant
I meant to ask you this tonight....is the brand "MixIT"? I have had to replace the hot/cold stem before...and it sucked!

[NZHayden]

on a side note apparently plumbers are a dying trade so they charge alot

[spurster]

Sequ needs a new title.

[SpursWoman]

Sequ needs a new title.



Butt Cleavage? :lol

[SequSpur]

Slomo gets here tonight and is staying here for one week, so I need to get this fixed ASAP.

Damn... he's a foreigner, they only need one shower a month.

Shit.

[Slomo]

I would like to use this thread for officially thanking Sequ for repairing the shower in Kori's guest bathroom and thus helping dissipate the myth of the stinky-use-the-shower-once-a-month Europeans.

Mr. SequSpur a whole continent thanks you!

[Mario]

Sequ soundza like he can really laya the pipe! :tu