Hi Stopping leaks in those supposedly 'leakproof' single-handled faucets is no big deal - these faucets only have about four moving parts.
Steps: 1. Turn off the water at the water-supply valve. These are usually under the sink (or in the wall behind the shower assembly - often in a closet behind a removable panel). If there are no localized shutoffs, use the main water shutoff for the building. 2. Open the faucet to relieve water pressure in the lines. 3. With a wrench, loosen the base of the handle, which usually also serves as the cover for the ball assembly (this houses the springs and seats). The cover screws down onto the faucet. Turn counterclockwise (you may need to use pliers), then lift the ball assembly out of the faucet by the handle. 4. Note that the seats and springs consist of two small rubber cups with holes in the bottom and a spring underneath that keeps them in constant contact with the water-supply valves inside the faucet body. 5. Take the ball assembly to a hardware or plumbing supply store. (The seats and springs generally sit pretty tightly in the ball, but it's still a good idea to wrap the assembly in a rag to keep from losing parts.) 6. Ask a salesperson to help you match the proper replacement springs and rubber seats. It's also a good idea to note the faucet brand and model number; you can find it stamped on the faucet. 7. Back at home, remove the seats by popping them loose with a small screwdriver. The springs should come out with them; otherwise, you can remove them the same way. Insert the new spring into the hole and then place the rubber seat over it and press it into place. 8. Return the ball assembly to the body of the faucet and tighten the cover. Don't overtighten, as this can cause the seat to wear excessively. 9. Turn on the water supply and test the faucet for leaks. Tips: As you take the unit apart, lay out the parts on a clean surface in the order in which they were removed. Warnings: When working with chrome or brass fixtures, protect the surfaces from tools with a piece of leather, heavy cloth or duct tape. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
