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    May 7, 2007, 10:30 PM
    Gushing water from hot tap at sink.
    Water started gushing continuously from the hot tap on kitchen sink. The tap had not been used for hours. This happened about 5 am. The tap appears to open and close, but the water flow is not affected other than perhaps seeming a bit more powerful when tap tightened! We have turned the water off using stop cock and would appreciate any diagnosis help while awaiting a plumber.
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    May 7, 2007, 10:52 PM
    This just happened with our shower knob, we called a plumber and we needed a new washer it was rotten and was no functioning as it should.
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    May 8, 2007, 07:52 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by snorrish
    Water started gushing continuously from the hot tap on kitchen sink. The tap had not been used for hours. This happened about 5 am. The tap appears to open and close, but the water flow is not affected other than perhaps seeming a bit more powerful when tap tightened! We have turned the water off using stop cock and would appreciate any diagnosis help while awaiting a plumber.
    'Since you've failed to inform us as to what type of faucet you have I can only assume that you have a two handled faucet with a bad washer or a nicked seat on the hot side. Cheers, Tom
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