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Fix Leaky Shower Faucet - Easy and Fast
Thu 03 Jul 2008 - 19:07
Fix Leaky Shower Faucet - Easy and Fast
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Yoga_Priyakara]Yoga Priyakara
"Fix leaky shower faucet in a jiffy", screamed the eyeball grabbing title of an article on the Internet. Now before you dismiss this as utter drivel, look beyond the hyperbolic headlines, and listen to what the experts have to say. Fixing that leaky shower faucet in your bathroom, and that too without any professional assistance, is not that prosperous a proposal. All it takes is a few very functional tools, a modicum of your time and a hard-to-torpedo attitude, and your leaky faucet becomes a thing of the past.
End To That Niggling Problem
Here's a tenuous contention that displays the traditional proclivity to raise the hackles. But before your temper assumes rampaging dimensions, take a look at how you can put an end to your consternation:
Cut off the water supply to the shower faucet, either in the bathroom or in the main cut off valve in the basement.
Open the faucet to drain the water in it completely.
Get to the root of the problem by removing the faucet handle screw, located underneath the snap on cover, with the help of a knife or screwdriver. This is achieved by turning the screw clockwise.
It's now time for the faucet handle to come off. At times, a slightly recalcitrant handle may be stuck to the stem, and comes out only after a few knocks with a hammer handle.
Look for the rubber gasket inside, and inspect its condition. In case it coats your hand with a black deposit, it's time to abandon it for a brand new one.
Place the new ring flat inside the shower head assembly. It's important to make sure that it fits perfectly.
Retighten the handle, without the use of too much force. Similarly, thread the shower head into its designated place.
The Moment You've Waited For
It's now time to turn on the water and see if you deserve a pat on the back. But what if things don't pan out the way you planned? Relax; just unscrew the shower head, re screw it, and tighten the handle a little more. If it's still as intractable as before, call a professional to bail you out.
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