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    Mar 20, 2009, 08:50 AM
    American Standard shower valve leaking
    Replaced Amer Std "ultramix+ bath and shower cartridge" (051337-0070A.) Had lubed washers, reassembled with care & still leaking about 5-6 gallon per day, same as before, more drips when water is turned on and off in same plumbing run. THANKS!
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    Jun 1, 2009, 09:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jtwhin View Post
    Replaced Amer Std "ultramix+ bath and shower cartridge" (051337-0070A.) Had lubed washers, reassembled with care & still leaking about 5-6 gallon per day, same as before, more drips when water is turned on and off in same plumbing run. THANKS!

    I also just purchased the same new cartridge and still leaking. Also drips more when water is turned on in same plumbing line. Help! :(
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