Help on repairing bathtub

Steve- · 01-29-2010, 12:12 PM

Hello, I'm trying to fix my bathroom tub faucet, it's an older style apartment. I've replaced the o-ring on the valve stem before and I think it's the seating. But It looks like it may be a big job cause I don't know if I have to cut the tap out of the wall or not. If possible I can post a picture of my faucet and if someone can give me a tip on how to replace the seating that would be awesome! Thanks!!

daveb1 · 01-29-2010, 12:22 PM

Pictures are always good.I assume you've changed the washer as well as the o-ring?

Steve- · 01-29-2010, 12:34 PM

I have acutally

couple of times lol But still leaks within a few days..

daveb1 · 01-29-2010, 12:58 PM

Sounds to me like your right in suspecting the seat.I'd check with the landlord/owner before trying to get the seat out.The seat can be changed while the tap is still in the wall but if it's too corroded to come out a new tap would be in order.Landlord may also have the step/seat wrench that will be needed.

Steve- · 01-29-2010, 01:13 PM

Alrighty

Cool! Thanks alot!!

01-29-2010, 12:12 PM	#1
Steve- Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada, Edmonton Posts: 3	Help on repairing bathtub Hello, I'm trying to fix my bathroom tub faucet, it's an older style apartment. I've replaced the o-ring on the valve stem before and I think it's the seating. But It looks like it may be a big job cause I don't know if I have to cut the tap out of the wall or not. If possible I can post a picture of my faucet and if someone can give me a tip on how to replace the seating that would be awesome! Thanks!! Attached Thumbnails

01-29-2010, 12:22 PM	#2
daveb1 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon Sk. Canada Posts: 313	Help on repairing bathtub Pictures are always good.I assume you've changed the washer as well as the o-ring?

01-29-2010, 12:34 PM	#3
Steve- Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada, Edmonton Posts: 3	Help on repairing bathtub I have acutally couple of times lol But still leaks within a few days..

01-29-2010, 12:58 PM	#4
daveb1 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon Sk. Canada Posts: 313	Help on repairing bathtub Sounds to me like your right in suspecting the seat.I'd check with the landlord/owner before trying to get the seat out.The seat can be changed while the tap is still in the wall but if it's too corroded to come out a new tap would be in order.Landlord may also have the step/seat wrench that will be needed.

01-29-2010, 01:13 PM	#5
Steve- Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada, Edmonton Posts: 3	Help on repairing bathtub Alrighty Cool! Thanks alot!!

Help on repairing bathtub