Hi
I'm trying to fix my parents' leaking tub faucet. It's 3 handles and very old (30+ years). I don't know the brand. I'm very much a novice when it comes to DIY plumbing.
After reading and watching videos online, I did some work that I thought would solve the problem but it did not. For both the hot and cold handles I replaced the seat washers, the valve seats, and the packing washers (all were rotted/damaged and needed replaced).
When I turned the water back on, the tub faucet still leaks as it did (more than a little drip). I did not do anything to the middle/shower handle. Could it be causing the leak? Do I have to replace it's parts as I did for the other handles?
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I really appreciate it.
Colin
I'm trying to fix my parents' leaking tub faucet. It's 3 handles and very old (30+ years). I don't know the brand. I'm very much a novice when it comes to DIY plumbing.
After reading and watching videos online, I did some work that I thought would solve the problem but it did not. For both the hot and cold handles I replaced the seat washers, the valve seats, and the packing washers (all were rotted/damaged and needed replaced).
When I turned the water back on, the tub faucet still leaks as it did (more than a little drip). I did not do anything to the middle/shower handle. Could it be causing the leak? Do I have to replace it's parts as I did for the other handles?
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I really appreciate it.
Colin