Basic question here. leaky clawfoot tub faucet.

Thread starter CanOfWorms
Start date Apr 6, 2013

CanOfWorms

Member

Apr 6, 2013

#1

Cold water drip.
I know the basic concept of tightening it, but I have also broken things by overtightening. Hence my username.

Terry

The Plumbing Wizard

Staff member

Apr 6, 2013

#2

The stem gets removed and the washer replaced. Sometimes the "seat" that the washer presses against needs work or replacement.

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1 minute ago

CanOfWorms

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May 14, 2013

#3

Thanks Terry. Piece of cake. Supply house gave me the piece free.

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