Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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leaky shower head
Spanish springs villa any recommendations for plumber, Any idea how to turn the water off to the shower? I do not see access panel
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You don't need to turn the water off to the shower. Just don't have it running while doing the "fix". |
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The shower head should not be getting any water to it when the valves are shut unless there is something wrong with the mixing valve/diverter.
Steve |
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If your shower is a Delta, the cartridge , that inserts has a lifetime guarantee--it must be replaced- we used CPM to replace the cartridge
Its not ,IMHO a do it yourself job, because water to the house must be turned off, if something goes wrong-you'll need a plumber |
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There is no separate valve to turn off the shower, except the mixing valve. If the shower leaks continuously after turning it off, then you need a new mixing valve. That is NOT a DIY project. Call a plumber. If you just need a new shower head, it is easy to replace yourself, but I would not try to fix it. Just buy a new one. When installing a new shower head, make sure not to overtighten it. Use the Teflon tape and tighten it by hand, and if it leaks a little, use a wrench and give it a one quarter turn.
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