Hi all. I've seen some similar questions but I wanted to ask mine specifically. All of a sudden the last couple of days it seems like the shower handle won't turn far enough to shut water completely off. It stops just short and there's a drip that keeps going. I haven't tried anything yet because I wanted some advice first! Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hi PH

No getting around it... need to remove the handle and take out the TA-10 spindle assembly. Most likely the metal ring holding the cold washer has loosened and needs to be retightened onto the stem assembly (TA-10... see image). In most case like this I just replace the whole TA-10 (available at all home improvement stores).

While the TA-10 is out, inspect the seats inside the valve, pulse the water on/off to clear the unit and then reassemble everything.

The only real trick to these is that when you remove and reinstall the TA-10 you MUST have the handle in the WARM position (not at cold and not at hot... right in the middle), OK?

Good luck!

Mark

Hi PH

No getting around it...need to remove the handle and take out the TA-10 spindle assembly. Most likely the metal ring holding the cold washer has loosened and needs to be retightened onto the stem assembly (TA-10...see image). In most case like this I just replace the whole TA-10 (available at all home improvement stores).

While the TA-10 is out, inspect the seats inside the valve, pulse the water on/off to clear the unit and then reassemble everything.

The only real trick to these is that when you remove and reinstall the TA-10 you MUST have the handle in the WARM position (not at cold and not at hot...right in the middle), OK?

Good luck!

Mark

Hi Mark! I was hoping you would reply! You seem to be very knowledgeable based on the other similar questions you've answered! I'll give it a try and report back! Thank you so much!

Yup! Seems I am one of the only plumbers online to work with this valve! I've been installing it about 35years now, so hopefully, I'm spot on regarding the problem!

Thanks!