HELP! Tub faucet leak...

[Otahyoni]

After seeing a HUGE jump in our water bill (triple) in one month, it seems we have a leak. The only thing i can find leaking anywhere in the house is a steady drip from the tub faucet. Surely not the amount the bill is, but a leak nonetheless. Problem is, I can't find any identifying marks on the faucet. I'll attach some pictures to see if you guys can help.

Please excuse our nasty tub...


I don't care if i rebuild or replace the whole thing, but i've got to stop this leak... HELP!

 

[havasu]

I would try an antique store? Seriously, If you remove the outer nuts, your stem should pull out. At the end of the stem, you will probably find a worn out washer that can be matched up easily at a "big box" hardware store.

 

[Otahyoni]

Ok, i'll try that.

 

[phishfood]

Actually, that faucet doesn't look super old. First, the lettering isn't worn off of the handle. Second, the spout is elevated above the rim of the tub as a backflow prevention measure, which is a (relatively) new thing.

At any rate, I bet havasu has the best answer.

You're lucky that we still talk to you after you deserted us as you did.

Cheers, and hope you find the fix real soon.

 

[Reedwalker]

I'm going with Gerber.

It likely just needs beveled washers changed out.

I bet Majakdragon knows for sure.

 

[havasu]

I see the "hot" and "shower" lettering, but the cold water is void of any lettering. Does that mean he is taking lots of cold baths?

 

[Otahyoni]

Sorry Phish, it wasn't entirely my fault... The guy i was jacking internet from moved...

Havasu, You were right, a couple new (flat) washers sealed it right up. And the "cold" isn't worn off, it's on the other side of the handle. I need to turn it around.

 

[havasu]

I'm glad you got it fixed. I wish I would heed my own advice, because I have a "pot filler" over my stove that has been leaking, and mama has been complaining about it for two weeks. I just don't want to tear it apart, or shut down the water for an hour while I go shopping for a stupid flat washer! Note to self...always install a dedicated shut off valve when adding these stupid faucets!

 

[Chris]

Don't feel to bad my kitchen sink has been leaking for two years now and I keep telling myself I will fix it when i put in the new counter tops and sink but who knows when that will be. Also my water has tripled as well but that is because I live in the desert and am trying to keep my plants and lawns alive.

 

[havasu]

What is the saying...."The cobbler always has the worst shoes?"

 

[Reedwalker]

<- Broken garbage disposal for two weeks

 

[havasu]

I smell a new thread in the making....

 

[phishfood]

<- Broken garbage disposal for two weeks

You should repipe that in CPVC.

 

[Otahyoni]

Wiat a minute... who hijacked my thread? Not that i really care...

 

[phishfood]

How's the corn growing?

 

[Otahyoni]

Sadly, i fear that most is underwater... Not good...

 

[Otahyoni]

But before that, it was growing very well. Some fields even had ears growing!

 

[havasu]

I guess too much water is not a good thing, huh?

 

[Otahyoni]

When one farms in the river bottoms...yea, too much rain is bad...

Thing is, it was rain north of us that caused the problem, not rain here.