Bathtub shower faucet products are very much, and there are also extremely many brands, people in the selection of bathtub shower faucet will first choose the faucet specifications according to its water output, followed by the appearance to buy it. Now there are a variety of bathtub shower faucet on the market, their appearance is simple and elegant, this kind of bathtub shower faucet is mostly suitable for young people to use. There are also some cartoon image of the faucet, very colorful, suitable for children bath use Oh. Of course, after the faucet leaks how do we repair it?
1, close the water inlet valve
Remove the small screws above or behind the faucet handle to remove the handle fixed on the faucet body. Some screws are hidden under metal buttons, plastic buttons, or plastic pieces that snap or screw into the handle. You simply open the button and you will see the handle screws mounted on top. If necessary, use some penetrating lubricant like WD-40 specification to loosen the screws.
2、Remove the handle
Use large carp pliers or an adjustable wrench to remove the filler nut, being careful not to leave scratches on the metal. Rotate the spool or shaft in the same direction as you rotated it when you opened the shower faucet to unscrew them. Check the faucet components.
3. Remove the screws holding the washer in place
If necessary, use penetrating lubricant to loosen the screws. Check the screws and spool, and replace them with new ones if they are damaged.
4、Replace the old washer with an identical new washer
A new washer that matches the old washer almost exactly will generally stop the faucet from dripping. You should also note whether the old washer has a bevel or flat, and replace it with the same new washer. Washers designed for cold water only will expand dramatically when hot water flows through them, clogging the spout and slowing the flow of hot water. Some washers work in both hot and cold water, but you want to be sure that the washer you buy for replacement is exactly the same as the original one.
5. Install the shower faucet parts
Secure the new washer to the spool, then reassemble the parts in the faucet. Rotate the spool in a clockwise direction. Once the spool is in place, put the packing nut back on. Be careful not to let the wrench leave scratches on the metal.
6、Drain test
Reinstall the handle and put the button or disc back on. Turn the water supply back on and check if there is still a leak.
There are a variety of reasons why the bathtub shower faucet leaks, we need to find out the cause, and then you can better repair the bathtub shower faucet Oh. Although the price of the faucet is not expensive, but we also need to take care of it often. In the process of using the faucet, if you want to open it, the action must be slow, so that the faucet will not appear the risk of water spigot off, if you often quickly open the faucet, it may appear more than the water flow, can not be closed oh. Warmly remind, if the faucet is clogged, the spigot screen cover clean up a little can use.
