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    Feb 18, 2011, 05:50 AM
    Hot water faucet turns off when it is on?
    I have the hot water on in the kitchen sink and it will just turn off. When I go back later it might go on again and then will turn off.
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    Feb 18, 2011, 08:20 AM

    Sounds like a loose washer. Does this have a cartridge or a stem? A brand/model or picture would help.

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