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re: Leaky Bath Faucet - Attempt to Repair or Call a Plumber?
Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:31 am to RickAstley
Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:31 am to RickAstley
Pretty easy to do but does require a few specialty tools to pull the valve stems out and either change out the parts or simply buy new stems and replace the old ones. It takes a pretty deep socket type tool to reach into the faucet body to access the stems and any big box store will have that set of stem remover tools.
Depending on what faucet you have, you may be able to find new stems at a big box store, but it is best to take the stems to a real plumbing supply place so you can get exactly what you need.
First things first is to turn off the water coming into the house or once you remove the stems you're shooting water everywhere.
Depending on what faucet you have, you may be able to find new stems at a big box store, but it is best to take the stems to a real plumbing supply place so you can get exactly what you need.
First things first is to turn off the water coming into the house or once you remove the stems you're shooting water everywhere.
Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:37 am to gumbo2176
All of this. And I will add that you’re going to want to grab/have 2 pairs of good pliers (straight jaw) to lock down on both sides which will allow you the extra force to tighten down new stems. Plumber putty and Teflon tape are your friend too.
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