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Leaking Faucet


Posted by thiggy on January 8th, 2006 12:10 AM
In reply to leaking valvestem/hot water faucet by Janice123456789 on January 7th, 2006 04:13 PM [Go to top of thread]
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To check the valve seat (if not already replaced), remove the valve stem and stick your finger in the valve where the washer seats. Run your finger nail around the surface. If you feel a rough area or groove, then the seat needs to be unscrewed with a valve seat wrench and replaced.

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