I have just installed new taps and a faucet in my bathroom sink (3 separate components – see link below). The only old parts that have remained are the hot and cold copper pipes coming from the wall. All the bits and pieces under the sink that connect the pipes are brand new. When I turn the taps on water comes out, and when I turn them off the water stops. No leaks either.
The problem is that the cold tap is really hard to completely shut off. If it’s turned on all the way so that water is gushing out, it freely spins clockwise to a point, and then it gets really tight/hard to turn. At this point when it gets really tight, the water is still coming out at a steady pace. You really have to grip it hard and use some muscle to turn it off completely.
I have no idea why it’s doing this… when I bought the set, there was no requirement to put in washers or gaskets as the bodies were already tightened up with these inside. All I did was connect up the piping. I figured they’d be good from the get go, but I guess not. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks very much!
http://www.awardbrands.com.au/PDF/Centique%20Brochure.pdf "hawthorne" on page 7 of the PDF (it actually says "PAGE 5" on the left hand side)
There’s only a few things I can think of: 1) you overtighened the pipe threading that secures the tap to the water outlet
2) the washers or internal valves stems inside the unit were intalled wrong (especially if its only happening with 1 tap, not both)
3) turn off the water supplies, take the tap off AND APART, and spread some Vaseline to the internal parts, then reinstall.
I’m getting advice for a friend who has a contract on a house with this problem.
First, the hot water is yellow when the tub fills. It is a 10 year old house with copper piping. The water heater is 3 years old which sounds like a red flag to me. My water heater is 16 years old and still no problems.
Second, when the tub is being filled, the water pressure is low for the rest of the bathroom. The toilet will not flush and the sinks barely flow.
well it depends,is all the pipes copper or are some galvanized which is silver in color,going from galvanized to copper without the correct fittings will cause corrosion inside and out at the fittings.i think that will be your main concern.the low pressure can be caused by what i just explained.the corrosion inside a galvanized pipe will get so bad that if you opened it up you probably couldn’t get the tip of a pencil inside of it.if the pressure is low through out the whole house,then a bad pressure regulator could be at fault.call a plumber to come and give you an estimate on what it will cost to fix it.they usually come and give free estimates on your sinks at the end of the spout there is a aerator which unscrews ,they tend to get clogged with particles in the water,take those off and see if the pressure is what it should be.if its better then replace the aerators.at the hot water heater there is a valve on the right side which shuts off the city water to the tank,carefully turn the valve to the right till it’s all the way off,if it feels hard to turn or you feel like it’s chewing up something on the inside then there is a lot of calcium built up in the valve.make sure all the shut off valves in the basement are able to turn freely.a shower head will get clogged with particles also.if so replace the shower head,
I am intending to replace the faucet, sink, and counters in three bathrooms. I am new to DIY, but I believe it can be done without a plumber. Here is my dilemma:
Underneath my sink, there is copper tubing coming from the shut-off valves and going to a compression fitting. From the compression fitting, there is another copper tube going to the faucet. I unscrewed the nut at the junction and it slides up the tube, but the two tubes do not disconnect. I guess the ring is keeping them intact. How do I go about changing the faucets?
Do I have to cut the copper tube and replace it? Should I pull harder to separate the two tubes after the nut is unscrewed, or is that not going to work? What is the best way to proceed? Thanks for any help!
They should come apart after the compression nut is loose. Pull harder. This is where you crack your knuckles so be careful. Corrosion or deposits are probably holding the two sections together with the compression ring. Try tapping on the tube that will be replaced.
You may want to consider replacing the shut-off valves and tubing above them as well especially if the shutoff valves were hard to turn off. These older parts connected to the new will wear out sooner and you will be back under the sink before you know it.
Best.
The width would be between 48" to 52". I would like it to be very rustic, with a light stain. I am doing my bathroom in a cabin theme(Terry Redlin). I have found everything else on Ebay.
http://www.woodlandcreekfurniture.com/publishsite/index.cfm?pagename=mainpage_template&client_id=woodlandcreek&tablename=news&link_id=13534552&linkname=Bathroom
http://mycabinsite.com/Rustic-Bathroom-Rustic-Bathroom-Vanities/c229_231/p1384/Reclaimed-Barnwood-Vanity-(Center-Bowl)/product_info.html
Hope this helps
Good luck
I want to work on the 1/2" shut off valve under a bathroom sink that has debris in it. Can I take off the shut off valve, clean it out and put it back on the ferrel? If this is not possible can I put a new shutoff valve on using the old ferrel? P.S. The copper pipe is not long enough for me to cut off the old ferrel and put on a new one.
ive done it before but theres no gaurentee
We are moving into a new home and the restroom is very modern. Below is the address to a page on hgtv online that has a picture of a bathroom that looks almost identical to the restroom in our new home.
http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/room/modern/bathrooms/1731/index.html#//room-bathrooms/color-brown
*except the sinks are not above the counter-top they are like regular porcelain sinks inside the granite (not sure how to explain) so they are white instead of stainless steel and all the knobs are copper/brass color
I need to get a shower curtain for the shower but I am unsure what would look good in that restroom, that wouldn’t clash with the granite…plus it is the kids’ restroom so I kinda wanted it to be fun – but i am unsure how to do this with such a nice looking restroom….please help, any suggestions would be great, thanks!
our restroom is pretty small
the tiles in the bathrub are brown
I do feel the granite in our restroom is very busy
Here are some ideas:http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=123963&RN=10
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/bedandbath/showercurtainsaccessories/curtains/kids/PRD~410787/Park+B+Smith+Duck+Shower+Curtain.jsp
http://www.target.com/Dot-Shower-Curtain-Multicolor-70×72/dp/B001QGJCXI/ref=br_1_24?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=2225123011&node=2225123011&sr=1-24&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=90&id=Dot%20Shower%20Curtain%20Multicolor%2070×72&qid=
http://www.target.com/Cosmo-Vinyl-Shower-Curtain/dp/B0002TR23M/ref=br_1_53?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=2225123011&node=2225123011&sr=1-53&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=90&id=Cosmo%20Vinyl%20Shower%20Curtain&qid=
Presume a l l items are in brand-new condition, freshly bought, and clean (for soft/flexible rubber ‘fetish’):
1. Four-inch red or black rubber suction bulb(s)? ?
2. Rubber Bathtub/Sink Plunger(s)– whether with or without flange; earth-toned copper-tan color or black color? ?
3. Skin-tone colored Rubber Bathroom Mat with suction cups? ?
4. A pair of Silicone rubber gloves/mittens? ?
5. Silicone rubber or latex rubber baby feeding bottle tops? ?
6. Latex rubber balloons? ?
7. Rubber band(s) or hair ‘elastic’ band(s)? ?
8. Red rubber ‘hot water’ bottle? ?
A Sarah Palin Sex Doll.
At first I thought it was my water pipes, but it’s not. It must be the main drain that all the sinks/showers hook into because it does it weather I’m taking a shower in the upstairs bathroom, or if I’m downstairs running water down the sink, or the dishwasher is draining.
What would cause this? I’ve only lived here since November, and it’s been doing it since I’ve lived here. Could the hot water going through a drain pipe cause expansion (like in copper water pipes), and if they aren’t fastened securely… they will knock?
I plug my sink drain, and it doesn’t start the knocking noise until I unplug the drain. Same story w/ the upstairs drain.
It’s the drain.
Knocking is only found in a pressure pipe line.. Can be hot or cold lines.. Usually the knocking is caused by air traps with the pipe acting like a hydraulic.. It will make the pipe bounce and the knock is the sound of the pipe either hitting on something when it is turned off or on or when the bubble comes to an elbow or corner in the pipework.. This can be overcome by installing an anti knocking valve in the pipe line..It is simply a ball and spring,like a shock absorber that takes the thump out of the water motion.. Note ..Ok two of you with the same problem now.. Freezing cold weather..Drain pipe is freezing inside… Hot water enters drain and expands the pipe.. The pipe makes noises as it expands.. Especially if it is copper, lead or steel..
so last night i had a terrible chain of events , i was babysitting my younger sisters for a few hours . i was starting to make them dinner when my sister came into the kitchen and told me the light bulb in the bathroom exploded. before anyone got hurt i rushed into the bathroom to clean it all up. only a minute and a half later i came into the kitchen and found the stainless steel copper bottomed frying pan smoking . i had put it on my glass top oven on medium . i saw a a big brown spot in one corner but assumed that it was just burn oil and i would wash it off later . so i cooked the cubed chicken in it and then i put it in the sink. later i went too wash it and it wouldnt come off . i even used the special cleaner we have for them ( new pots and pans set) and it wouldnt come off . i think the finish came off !? my parents rarley use it so i put it in the back of the cabinet ( small pan ) . did i ruin the pan ?
pans i have
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00809581000P?vName=For the Home&cName=Cookware, Bakeware & Gadgets&sName=Cookware
(smallest pan )
spot looks like http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/catiebdevil/?action=view¤t=DSCF2006.jpg
(i took pic)
It doesn’t look ruined. I think it is just burnt oil. You need to take some steel wool or a steel sponge to it and scrub the hell out of it. It won’t be easy but it should come off.
i live in an apartment building and my landlord is going to remodel the whole unit and she sent a letter stating that the apartments are going to be gutted out to make them more energy efficient also updated so everything in the apartments would be new like floor sinks cabinets doors etcalso rewiringf the electric and removing copper ect to make it energy efficent my problem is that at the end of the letter she said we have to pay for any damages that we caused i think that she is trying to make us help pay for the remodeling that she wants. i dont think that i should have to pay for damages if everything is going to be ripped out of the apartment any way. also i dont want her to add damages to the bill that i didnt do. there were damages already befor i moved in and she has the list. also they are not the greatest apartments cause when you call her to get somthing fixed they do a half ass job for ex. i had to get my bathroom floor redone because there was water leaking through the walls to my down stairs and she said it was my fault because my kids splashed to much water but in the long run the man who fixed it said that it was a pipe leaking that caused the damage with her knowing that she said if i have water damage again i would have to pay for it but the man did a half ass job and while he was fixing it water was still leaking when he put up new dry wall and i still have water spots on my ceiling and i know the damage wasnt from me or my children because we couldnt use the bathroom for a week. i dont have a problem paying cause my house shouldnt have much damages. i just dont want to pay for the remodeling if it was her choice to have everything ripped out
before they do the remodel take pictures of EVERYTHING every wall every floor etc