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How can I get my water faucet valves unstuck?
Jun 15, 2008 by 123 | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
I have to turn off the water under my kitchen sink, but the valves connecting to hot and cold are stuck. I can't get them to budge, and I don't own a wrench. (I am female, live alone (not that it should matter). Anyway, any help is greatly appreciated. I would like to try and fix this leaky faucet myself.:)
Thanks, H8, but the valves under the sink are the problem. They are stuck, and I can't get them to turn to get the water off.
Get a can of WD40 (great stuff for such problems as yours) and borrow a wrench from a neighbor. Spray the stuck stuff, wait a few minutes and give it a go with the wrench. Remember that clockwise is tight and counterclockwise is loose. RIghty Tighty, Lefty Loosey
J D | Jun 15, 2008
You might try turning the faucet off under the sink. That might relieve the "pressure" of the water and allow you to turn them off.
Sounds like you need a new faucet.
h8a1c3 | Jun 15, 2008
You might try gently tapping on the center of the valve handles where the screws go in. This may break it lose for you. Then try turning and bumping more. You can use a butter knife or meat tenderizer if you have no screw driver.
fireman492000 | Jun 15, 2008
behind the handles are nuts, loosen them alittle, maybe max 1/4 turn, then try to turn, some water might come out so put rag under valve, retighten after you turn back on
trekkie706 | Jun 15, 2008
Wrap some paper towels on the handle, it may give you more leverage. If you need to turn the water off, and you have access to the water main, in the basement, you could turn that off instead. Also if you could loosen the nut behind the handle that could help too. I would look for the water main valve, it good to know where that is if you should have an accident and need to turn the water off.
aj | Jun 15, 2008
Do Moen and Delta make anti scalding shower faucets with ceramic valve that come as a package?
Feb 13, 2008 by Roy B | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
Do Moen and Delta make anti scalding shower faucets with ceramic valve that come as a package instead of trim and rough-in or valves that need to be purchased separately?
What's the best faucet out there?
Delta, Moen, Danze (Taiwan)
well I know Moen carries an anti scald line, but I'm not sure about the packaged part of it. I'd check their website for more info. My experience with Delta is that they're "throw away" faucets. I've dealt with breakage and failure from their products. My personal favorite is Kohler, but it can get spendy. American Standard has more affordable lines, if you're looking to save money. I have no experience and therefore no opinion about Danze, though I do know the name.
My suggestion is to check out the different manufactures websites. Most of them have plenty of information regarding what you're asking. I've used them plenty of times while doing specs for plumbers and clients (I'm an Interior Designer). Or you can call up your favorite plumbing supply and get them to do the legwork....lol. I've gotten stuck doing that plenty of times, even when it didn't lead to a sale.
Good luck.
fieryfroggiegirl | Feb 13, 2008
Water pressure in most of house is ok, only Tub and Shower are low on pressure. Could it be the valves?
Jun 06, 2007 by Ed | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I have a single faucet mixing valve. Even with no shower head on the pipe there is still very low pressure. Within the wall the piping is 1/2" PVC.
There are several possibilites for the low pressure. First - check the individual shut-off valves at the tub for the hot/cold water to make sure that they are turned on fully (BTW, is this a problem that just developed, or have you had it for quite awhile?). You could have mineral deposits in the shut-off valves, or in the faucet itself. Is the problem mainly with the hot or the cold, or is it bad in both?? What make of faucet is it?? If it's a Moen, you could try replacing the cartridge. If the problem is equally bad for both the hot and cold supplies, I would suspect that the problem is the faucet itself. Drop me a line at keyboard.king@yahoo.com and give me more details as asked above, I may be able to help.
jameshelwig_2000 | Jun 06, 2007
How should I winterize my outdoor faucets?
Nov 18, 2008 by Daniel A | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I am winterizing my outdoor water faucets. Each faucet has its own valve located in the garage. Is simply turning this valve off enough to keep my faucets from freezing this winter or should I attach an insulator?
It's pretty much that easy. Simply shut off the water at the valve and open the outside faucet. That'll do it.
When yuo open the outside valve, most of the water will drain out. The little remaining water will freeze, but since the valve is open, it can expand without causing damage.
Scott B | Nov 18, 2008
how can i change the valves in order to connect a faucet?
Apr 22, 2008 by chukki | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
the present valves do not have the 3/8" compression fittings on them only plastic hoses welded to it. The pipes coming out of the wal are copper
first turn off the supply water to both valves .then with a small pipe cutter cut hot and cold supply valves off get two compression fitting supply valves half inch by 3'8 the compreesion valves means ther no soldering needed...........easy fix maybe a hour ace repair sevice
Barbara L | Apr 22, 2008
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