Sooo...we need to replace the shower faucets/showerhead. The knobs are old and its gotten to the point where we turn them shut as hard as we physically can, and the water is still running...sometimes a steady drip, sometimes more. 
Id like to pick one of these up (Below) but, just as every bull$hit thing in our lives....I have a feeling its going to end up being even more difficult and more expensive than just plugging these new parts in. Given all our previous plumbing issues, I fear that the leak may not be remedied by a few shiny new parts. Has anyone encountered this "project" before in a similar situation?
If it wasnt as easy as just replacing the faucets, exactly what (read: how much $$) was involved???
On an even more depressing note, one of the highlights of my trip to DC has been gutted by fire. This is a really great article that did a good job of describing the atmosphere and history of the building. When my mom's friend Patty took us there, you could tell it was a real source of pride for the community and is a devistating blow to the locals. I feel fortunate to have had a chance to experience it in all its glory. Here's to hoping they're able to bring it back the best they can.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/30/AR2007043001716.html
3 comments:
Hey Fort!
I can't tell you I have had any great success in the plumbing arena (I have had to learn about it the hard way when doing it myself) - so I can't help with the replacement. But I can tell you that leaky faucets are usually an easy fix. Alot of handles have little springs or orings that allow them to tighten. Its a matter of finding what specific brand you have and going to lowes to get the right piece. Happy plumbing.
Tiff
Turn off the water, remove the handles and take them to a plumbing supply shop - at work we always use Noel's. I think they are downtown. They will be able to get the right replacement parts for you and talk you through the process. -- Misti
Since you seem to want new handles, go out and get the kind you want. Make sure the "beauty" ring that goes against the tile is as big or bigger than the ones you already have. Also, make sure you get a roll of teflon tape which will keep the connections from leaking when you tighten them. Everything else is pretty easy and most new faucet sets come with some instructions in them.
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