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    Jul 21, 2007, 07:23 AM
    Shower Faucet drip
    Hello. I have a shower with a single lever for hot and cold water. It is dripping. How do I fix the drip?
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    Jul 21, 2007, 01:47 PM
    Turn the water off to the valve and open it up. Check the open valve body and cartridge for trash. Now turn the water back on for a minute to flush out the supplies and valve body. Reassemble and test. Better now? Tom
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