Why would a faucet continue to leak when the main water line is off?
C chandem · Registered Joined Jan 16, 2013 · 1 Posts Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 16, 2013 Why would a faucet continue to leak when the main water line is off?
J joecaption · Registered Joined Nov 30, 2011 · 37,261 Posts #2 • Jan 16, 2013 Because it's not shutting off. Very common if it's a globe or gate valve to have them not shut off. Best way to fix it is to remove and replace.
Because it's not shutting off. Very common if it's a globe or gate valve to have them not shut off. Best way to fix it is to remove and replace.
O oh'mike · Retired Moderator Joined Sep 18, 2009 · 25,769 Posts #3 • Jan 16, 2013 Open every faucet in the house ---sounds like Joe has the problem figured---main shut of is not shutting down completely---- or the house system is full of water and slowly draining out of the bad tub mixer valve--- What are you trying to do?
Open every faucet in the house ---sounds like Joe has the problem figured---main shut of is not shutting down completely---- or the house system is full of water and slowly draining out of the bad tub mixer valve--- What are you trying to do?
