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cade0314
Aug 3, 2010, 08:05 AM
I replaced all of the stems washers and o-rings but water is coming out strong threw the hot and cold stem hitting the back of the handle and running on the floor

Milo Dolezal
Aug 3, 2010, 10:55 AM
Cade314...

You obviously did something wrong. Check your installation.

hkstroud
Aug 3, 2010, 02:26 PM
Tighten bonnet nut.

speedball1
Aug 3, 2010, 04:33 PM
If you valve is a stem and washer assembly faucet (see image) Then Harold nailed it.
Open a handle until it starts to leak. Now snug up the topmost packing nut until the leak stops, Careful!! don't over tighten.
Good luck, Tom