Beans Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Now that you experts have Gerritt's problem solved...How about this one: My (supposedly) washerless hot water tap in the bathroom sink leakes at the base when I turn it on full...I've tried using an old toothbrush and CLR to get rid of the calcium or lime buildup to no avail...any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Rough guess, maybe the "O" ring at the bottom of the cartridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Sounds like you may need to replace your cartridge. Mine did the same thing, once I replaced it, fixed problem. It was free as well since Moen has a lifetime warranty on their cartridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Norm can you past a picture of the faucet so we know what brand and style it is. Faucets are many and repairs are different for each brand and style. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdelongchamp Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Check to make sure the aerator at the spout isint plugged up or loose befor you do anything, REmove it and clean it and refasten it then try your faucet. If it still leaks at the base then it could be at the base of the spout that is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 When you are saying it is leaking at the base, I am assuming this is a 2 handle deck faucet. If it's a Moen, American Standard or Delta, you can obtain parts easily to repair this. Usually the parts are over the counter warrenty items. If these fixtures are Price Phister, parts can be found at Homeless Depot. If you went with Eurostream, or some other cheap fixture, good luck on finding parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) Norm can you past a picture of the faucet so we know what brand and style it is. Faucets are many and repairs are different for each brand and style. Art I can't find a name brand on the faucet set... In the second pic you can see the water leaking out of the base of the hot water tap... The sink itself is American Standard and probably 30+ years old...maybe the faucet set came with the sink ? Maribeth is saving her pennies to have the bathroom completely gutted and renovated but I'm not holding my breath... Sure would be nice to get rid of the bathtub and replace it with the shower with a seat and handrails built in we saw at Home Depot... Can't remember when I had a bath last...I love a SHOWER !!!...especially with a hand held hose...you get to rinse in places you didn't know you had places... Edited July 23, 2009 by Beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I have the same taps! Maybe shut the water off, disassemble the unit, and use some fresh plumbers tape when connecting all the parts back together? Someone who is actually a plumber may correct me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskeybugged Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Might putty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smally21 Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 tc do you use alot of duct tape around the house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) tc do you use alot of duct tape around the house? Depending on the job...Tin foil...duct tape! If its worth fixing the proper way I will replace parts and use the ACTUAL solution... But it seems like hes just got a leak where the main line connects to the faucet, due to the fact that its leaking from under neath the tap hardware and out onto the sink. Again, if a plumber wants to correct me please do because I do not think I know everything....just suggesting what I would try before I would replace the entire tap! EDIT : Depending on the age of the fittings the plumbers tape could have corroded/broke down, thus my solution is not a completely invalid or without warrant! Edited July 23, 2009 by TC1OZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishing 24/7 Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 close shut off valve remove small cap on handle. taKE ALEN key and lossen it. remove handle. grab pliers and remove cartidge inspect it. you will see the ''O'' ring is finished. replace ''o'' ring OR replace the whole cartidge reno depor home depot reno depot they all have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 ^^^ This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 So far, removing the screen and soaking it in a container of CLR then removing the caked on calcium/lime build up has helped some but not completely solved the problem...will try taking the tap apart next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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