D dndgunn New Member Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Jan 10, 2009 #1 The faucet still leaks after replacing the cartridge for single handle faucets. Any idea what would cause this?
The faucet still leaks after replacing the cartridge for single handle faucets. Any idea what would cause this?
Probedude New Member Messages 135 Reaction score 1 Points 0 Location California Jan 10, 2009 #2 dndgunn said: The faucet still leaks after replacing the cartridge for single handle faucets. Any idea what would cause this? Click to expand... How did the body of the valve look inside when you removed the cartridge? Any chance the cartridge seals got torn when you inserted it? Last edited: Jan 10, 2009
dndgunn said: The faucet still leaks after replacing the cartridge for single handle faucets. Any idea what would cause this? Click to expand... How did the body of the valve look inside when you removed the cartridge? Any chance the cartridge seals got torn when you inserted it?
hj Master Plumber Messages 33,613 Reaction score 1,057 Points 113 Location Cave Creek, Arizona Website www.terrylove.com Jan 10, 2009 #3 faucet You either damaged it, or you did not use the metal washer under the handle so that the screw is pulling the stem outward when you attach the handle.
faucet You either damaged it, or you did not use the metal washer under the handle so that the screw is pulling the stem outward when you attach the handle.
NHmaster Master Plumber Messages 3,176 Reaction score 5 Points 0 Location S. Maine Jan 10, 2009 #4 Being a Moen it just needs a little tweak. Here is the tool I use. Attachments sledge-hammer.jpg 14 KB · Views: 1,787
Krow Plumber Messages 903 Reaction score 3 Points 16 Location Ontario, Canada Jan 10, 2009 #5 dndgunn said: The faucet still leaks after replacing the cartridge for single handle faucets. Any idea what would cause this? Click to expand... Which faucet is it? Shower? Kitchen? or lav?
dndgunn said: The faucet still leaks after replacing the cartridge for single handle faucets. Any idea what would cause this? Click to expand... Which faucet is it? Shower? Kitchen? or lav?