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    jamerp1970 Posts: 17, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 17, 2008, 12:58 PM
    Shower mixing valve leak
    I am buying a home and during the inspection of the bathroom we noticed that water pours out of the mixing valve for the shower. I was wondering if this requires replacement of the mixing valve or can be repaired in some other way? Can this be done by a do it yourselfer with no plumbing experience. I plan on replacing the cover, tub spout and showerhead at the same time. Would appreciate any input
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    Jul 17, 2008, 01:02 PM
    Before we can help we need the brand name of the valve. One handle or two knobs? How old is it? Regards, Tom
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    Jul 17, 2008, 01:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jamerp1970
    I am buying a home and during the inspection of the bathroom we noticed that water pours out of the mixing valve for the shower. I was wondering if this requires replacement of the mixing valve or can be repaired in some other way? Can this be done by a do it yourselfer with no plumbing experience. I plan on replacing the cover, tub spout and showerhead at the same time. Would appreciate any input
    It is a one handle knob, it is probably quite old. I will have to get back with the rest of the info after I close on 8/18
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