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    #1

    Dec 1, 2006, 06:00 PM
    Leaky shower faucet
    Delta faucet had a constant drip,I changed the diverter,the seats and springs and reassembled,good news the drip is gone ,bad news is now it is leakingfrom theback of the mixer valve, any sugesstions
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    Dec 1, 2006, 09:21 PM
    Is this a shower, tub, sink or lavatory faucet?
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    Dec 2, 2006, 06:37 AM
    Tub,single handle
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    Dec 2, 2006, 06:56 AM
    If this is your faucet, (see image) show us where the leak comes from. Regards, Tom
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    Dec 3, 2006, 12:28 PM
    I found the leak,it is from a approx. 3/8 copper tube that feeds the hot water into the mixer,how hard woud it be to repair this?the leak is where the tube connects to the mixer
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    Dec 3, 2006, 02:02 PM
    You have two options, (1) you can dry everything off both out and in and resolder the joint **or** (2) you can purchase Fis Stix, shut off the pressure and epoxy the leak. I recommend door number two. To check it out click on;
    http://www.stopit.com/fixstix.htm Good luck, Tom
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    Dec 3, 2006, 06:54 PM
    Thank you very much ,just placed a order
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