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
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Leaky Thermostatic Shower? Find the Hidden Cartridge
You had a mixer shower fitted a few years back. Now the lower temperature control is leaking. That drip usually means a worn seal inside the valve. On many Arezzo thermostatic showers, the fix is the cartridge. Quick Q&A Q: Why does it leak from the temperature control? A: The cartridge seals are worn, so… Continue reading Leaky Thermostatic Shower? Find the Hidden Cartridge
Why Is My Bathtub Overflow Not Sealing Properly?
Question: I recently installed a bathtub with an overflow to a santee, but the gasket isn’t sealing properly. I’ve installed this exact setup twice before without issues. I followed the instructions, placing the thick part of the gasket at the top. The pipe from the overflow to the santee is slightly off plumb, but it… Continue reading Why Is My Bathtub Overflow Not Sealing Properly?
Identify Your Shower Valve Brand Easily
Identify Your Shower Valve Brand Easily (plumbing101.i234.me) — You installed your shower nearly 20 years ago, and now the valve or cartridge needs replacing. The problem? You don’t remember the brand. If you bought it from Home Depot, it could be Moen, Glacier Bay, Price Pfister, or American Standard. Here’s how to identify which one… Continue reading Identify Your Shower Valve Brand Easily
Identify & Fix Your Old GROHE Shower Valve
Identify & Fix Your Old GROHE Shower Valve(plumbing101.i234.me) — A GROHE valve that’s wobbly and hard to turn usually needs a new cartridge, not a full replacement. The challenge is figuring out which cartridge you own, especially on older installs with no local shutoffs. Here’s a clear plan to identify parts and rebuild safely. Q:… Continue reading Identify & Fix Your Old GROHE Shower Valve
Is Shower Diverter Leakage Normal?
Is Shower Diverter Leakage Normal? Does your Delta shower diverter drip during use? Learn why small leakage is normal, when it’s a problem, and how to fix diverter issues. Many homeowners notice some water leaking from the tub spout even after pulling up the shower diverter. With Delta spouts that use a pull-down ring, the… Continue reading Is Shower Diverter Leakage Normal?
Fixing Low Cold Water Pressure in Shower
Fixing Low Cold Water Pressure in Shower Did your shower lose cold water pressure after cartridge replacement? Learn why this happens and how to restore proper flow safely. Older two-handle showers often develop drips over time. Replacing cartridges inside the hot and cold knobs usually solves leaks, but sometimes new issues appear. In this case,… Continue reading Fixing Low Cold Water Pressure in Shower
Adding a New Shower and Bathtub Drain
Adding a New Shower and Bathtub Drain Planning to tie a new shower and bathtub into existing plumbing? Learn proper venting, pipe size, and fittings to avoid code violations and clogs. Home remodels often bring new plumbing challenges. A common situation is adding a bathtub and shower drain to an existing setup. While this may… Continue reading Adding a New Shower and Bathtub Drain
Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions
Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions Remodeling left your toilet without a roof vent? Learn if using a cleanout junction with a wall vent is a safe plumbing solution. When remodeling a barn or other outbuilding, plumbing venting can become a challenge. Vents are needed for toilets to flush properly and to keep sewer gas out.… Continue reading Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions
Shower Trim Upgrade Without Replacing Valve?
Shower Trim Upgrade Without Replacing Valve? Thinking of upgrading your old American Standard shower trim kit without replacing the valve? Learn if the TU184507.295 kit fits older models. Are you tackling a bathroom remodel and wondering if you can upgrade your shower trim kit without replacing the valve? Many homeowners face this same challenge during… Continue reading Shower Trim Upgrade Without Replacing Valve?