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Information On Fixing a Leaking Shower Faucet - 2

...5. Use caution when you go to lift off the handle.

6. Next you will need to unscrew the packing nut which you will find beneath the handle.

7. Rotate clockwise to remove the stem.

Examine the stem and if the threads are in poor condition you will need to match the stem and replace.

Check the washer and see if there is any wear or breakage. If you need to replace it take the original with you to the hardware store. You might be surprised at how many options are out there.

You will find the washer seat inside the faucet body. You won't be able to tell if it is responsible for the leak just by looking. You will actually need to examine it carefully.

Some washer seats can be unthreaded and replaced. Others aren't replaceable and then you will need to use the seat dressing tool that you can buy.

Make sure you install the correct faucet washer type. There are several types on the market and they are not interchangeable.

Once you do the washer service you need to put some petroleum jelly on the threads to help lubricate the action of the faucet.

If your faucet is leaking at the stem and not the spigot you will want to install new packing. The new graphite packings are very good as are the nylon covered packings. Some use an O ring rather than packing.

A leaking shower faucet can be a bit of an annoyance but in not time at all you'll have it fixed and acting just like new.

As you can see, you have to be careful about the faucet information that you choose to go by, as not all of it is the same. You will be able to take what you have read here with you today about leaking shower faucet, and use it while you are looking for a faucet.

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