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Old 04-24-2025, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Spartan86 View Post
I removed the anti siphon on the spigot and replaced it with the same thing. It was not super easy to get off as I believe it was/is customary for the installer to tighten the set screw and then break the head off. I soaked it well with WD40, then held the spigot body in place with a wrench while using another to un thread the old valve. The threads appeared unharmed and the replacement unit doesn’t leak - I had both a steady leak and the proverbial shower issue.

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Interesting. It is designed to relieve pressure through the holes that you see in the picture. It is the escaping water that causes the shower. I wonder if it can be tightened enough to prevent it from working properly. I wouldn't think so but...

If you don't get the shower then it is not relieving pressure - does that mean it is not functioning properly? After you shut off the water is there still pressure in the hose?
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