Comments on: I Have A Water Leak In The Hot Water Tub Handle Of A Faucet That Is 40 Years Old. ?

By: jchistia

jchistia — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:25:57 +0000

Are you sure that you have everything out of the valve? Old American Standard valves use “top hats” that just press on the end. Peek inside and see if there is more in the valve. Do you know the brand?

By: seasea

seasea — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:25:57 +0000

It may be a STAR screw but, I had this problem not long ago, had to cut the pipe and replace everything, no one had replacement parts, good luck

By: Free Wordpress Article Plugin

Free Wordpress Article Plugin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:25:57 +0000

It may need a STAR shaped tool not really sure exactly what they are called? You may also need to clean it with a lime remover or mild acid cleaner to clean out the center for the tool to fit properly

By: klt

klt — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:25:56 +0000

First turn the water supply off. Maybe you need a different size of allen wrench or a star shaped?

By: lar

lar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:25:56 +0000

I just read it in a my Handyman mag a couple months ago. Its an issue, I agree. I’d have to have those instructions in front of me and I can’t seem to find that issue. Lowe’s has a whole stack of mag when you come in the front door. Try those.