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    dennychod Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 15, 2015, 05:13 PM
    What could be wrong with bathtub handle?
    Bathtub faucet trickles out when single handle turned to hot side. Sink hot water is OK. No access panel either.
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    Oct 16, 2015, 08:28 AM
    Most likely debris in the hot side port. Turn water off at the house, remove cartridge, flush port by putting a rag over the opening and have someone turn on the water momentarily to flush the base port. Then make sure the cartridge port is clear. If you find a lot of small white pieces, you may have a deteriorating dip tube.
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    Oct 18, 2015, 06:07 PM
    Your temperature balancing device has most-likely gone bad. Replace the cartridge.

    Milo
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