Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    yeactress's Avatar
    yeactress Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Aug 10, 2008, 04:03 PM
    Hot water won't turn off in tub
    We had a faucet leaking in the tub. Figured out it was the hot water, so we realized the washer was missing and replaced it. Then all of a sudden, the water wouldn't stop coming out at full pressure. We tried to take the washer off to see if that was the problem. Also tried switching the hot and cold (which works fine) nipples, and it still didn't work. Any solutions greatly appreciated as we have had to turn off all water to the house to get it to stop.
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
     
    #2

    Aug 10, 2008, 04:36 PM
    Also tried switching the hot and cold (which works fine) nipples,
    You swapped the hot and cold stem and washer assemblies? Did you check the seat for nicks of rough spots before you replaced the washer? What's the brand name of your valve? Cheers, Tom
    hkstroud's Avatar
    hkstroud Posts: 11,929, Reputation: 899
    Home Improvement & Construction Expert
     
    #3

    Aug 10, 2008, 05:49 PM
    Try this. Remove the stem one more time. Inspect the washer to insure that the washer has not been damaged. Hold the bonnet nut and turn the stem to the open position and reinstall. Faucet stems should be installed in the open position.
    albinfla's Avatar
    albinfla Posts: 310, Reputation: 35
    Full Member
     
    #4

    Aug 10, 2008, 07:04 PM
    No washer makes me wonder where the old washer is. It may be in there someplace. Also, where's the retaining screw? Just a thought.
    Al
    yeactress's Avatar
    yeactress Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #5

    Aug 11, 2008, 07:59 AM
    Thanks for all the quick responses. The retainer screw was there, but there was no washer (we looked at the one on the cold side to compare). It looks like the issue is the part the stem goes into (is that the seat?). It might be stripped? Can you replace that part or am I looking at something major?
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
     
    #6

    Aug 11, 2008, 10:23 AM
    OK! Now we really need the brand name and a description of the faucet. Pictures would be great. Regards, Tom
    yeactress's Avatar
    yeactress Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #7

    Aug 12, 2008, 02:40 PM
    So my friend came over who has way more knowledge than I and he had to replace the pipes that connect to the knobs and shower. He said that because it's an old house (built in 1949), the connection to the hot water knob had just worn away from use. Thanks for all of your ideas - they helped me point him in the right direction!
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
     
    #8

    Aug 12, 2008, 02:48 PM
    We're just glad we could help in any way. More problems ? We're as close as a click. Tom

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Exterior Water Faucet will not turn. How do I get it to turn again. [ 2 Answers ]

I went to turn the water on in the back and it will not turn. How do I unlosen it? Thanks

Low Water Pressure when turn on sink, then increases as the water flows. [ 7 Answers ]

Hello. First off, I know NOTHING about plumbing. Anyway, our kitchen sink has been acting up recently. When we first turn on the water after it has been off for a while, the pressure is low. Then suddenly, it kicks in to normal water pressure after say... 15-30 seconds after the water...

Selling house: turn off water heater/water in winter [ 1 Answers ]

I am in mid-Michigan where winters can be long and cold. I am selling a house, which is vacant, and I am looking for advice on if I should drain the water pipes and turn off the gas water heater during the winter months. I would rather not pay high gas bills to heat water that I am not using. The...

Outside water spigot will not turn water off [ 1 Answers ]

I have an outside water spigot that will not completely close the water off. There is not any leakage from the spigot handle, so adjusting the bonnet did not help. I suspect there must be a worn washer or such, but I need some advice and hopefully a diagram to help me out with this job. Thanks...

When I turn on the cold water I get hot water.really hot water [ 1 Answers ]

We constantly just get hot water when we turn on the cold water. If you just turn the could knob it starts warm and gets REALLY hot. The more you run the hotter it gets. Could someone have played with a knob at the hot water heater or on a pipe? This is REALLY bad in the shower/ tub!!


View more questions Search