Question I have a vintage bathroom faucet with drips under the sink. Water runs down the pop-up rod. I also see water under the faucet base. The leak is right in the middle of the faucet. I removed the handles and valve stems. I added new washers. I also added graphite stem packing rope. I… Continue reading Why Your Vintage Faucet Still Drips
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Free Spigot Drips? Fix It Fast
A frost-free spigot should stop water inside the warm part of the house. That design helps prevent frozen pipes during cold weather. But older spigots can still leak, spray, or drip. This often happens after years of use. In this case, the home is almost 30 years old. It has two frost-free anti-siphon spigots. One… Continue reading Free Spigot Drips? Fix It Fast
Mystery Shower Leak? Why It Only Drips Under Load
Both bathrooms sit above your garage. At random times, you find water on the garage floor. You can see the plumbing in the garage ceiling. But you cannot spot the leak source. Here is the key clue. It leaks during showers, not baths. It also stops when nobody stands in the tub. Quick Q&A Q:… Continue reading Mystery Shower Leak? Why It Only Drips Under Load