Homeowners Watching Plumbing Systems Fail
30 posts in the last 30 days, all from r/Plumbing.
“Hello! The faucet that switches our water from the showerhead to the tub has broken and it's stuck on shower. I think we are going to need a new cartridge, but had two questions first: Is there a way to fix this without needing a new cartridge? Is there a way to see what…”
“Hopefully this is the right place to post this There is a weird water pressure issue in both showers of my house, it usually starts off fine but then starts to wane in pressure, sometimes so much so that barely anything water trickles out. Some days it takes a few minutes to…”
“hey, i can't understand how to top up pressure here, any ideas?😬”
Several homeowners are experiencing frustrating issues with their plumbing systems, including low water pressure, difficulty identifying cartridge parts, and complex shower configurations. These problems lead to uncertainty about repairs and potential costly replacements, creating anxiety for those reliant on functional home infrastructure.
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“Hello! The faucet that switches our water from the showerhead to the tub has broken and it's stuck on shower. I think we are going to need a new cartridge, but had two questions first: Is there a way to fix this without needing a…”
“I got a Delta shower pan and tub enclosure from Lowe’s and I’ve just unpacked it and it seems pretty flimsy to me. I’m a little worried about longevity. Curious if anyone has any insight on it? Any installs that you had to come back and repair just a couple years later? submitted by /u/greenfox212 [link] [comments]”
“My husbands shower had very little pressure so he changed the whole shower part to a new one. But now whenever we turn the hot water knob past a certain point (not enough for hot shower) the pipes shake REALLY loud even through the kitchen sink on the other side of the house. But every other tap is fine when we turn on the hot water. We've done the turn mains on, drain all the taps and turned it back on but it's still the same. Not the shower head as I removed that and turned it”
“Recently replaced my Kohler shower's pressure balance unit and pressure mixer (RGP77759) and pressure balance unit (GP800820) with a generic Everbilt unit(HD did not have Kohler parts). The installation went smoothly until the final step of putting the original faceplate and screws back on. While the bottom screw goes in perfectly, the top screw catches the threads but quickly bottoms out as if it is suddenly too long, leaving the faceplate loose. These are the original screws and plate(see”
“Hopefully this is the right place to post this There is a weird water pressure issue in both showers of my house, it usually starts off fine but then starts to wane in pressure, sometimes so much so that barely anything water trickles out. Some days it takes a few minutes to start trickling, other days just a few seconds (before the water is even warmed up). The duration of normal water pressure doesn't seem to correlate with any time of day And also, repushing the shower diverter resets it”
“hey, i can't understand how to top up pressure here, any ideas?😬 submitted by /u/Interesting-Ad7862 [link] [comments]”
“Recently had a shower redone from scratch. Had the contractor install a Delta Contemporary Two Handle Monitor 17 Series Valve Trim with 6-Setting Integrated Diverter in Chrome (Model#: T27959) along with the Delta rough in body with stops. This fixture has been nothing but nightmares: The problem we're having is with the water volume handle. The handle turns 90 degrees from close to open, however, there is a massive area of dead zone where turning the handle does nothing. For example, there”
“Would anybody happen to know what type of shower cartridge this is? Cant seem to find a solid answer as to what I need to replace this. submitted by /u/tudd346 [link] [comments]”
“How does it work and what do I need to buy for what I want? I am trying to set up a shower/tub set up. I want to have a shower head, a handheld shower head, and a tub spout. With that, I was told to go with a separate plate set up for the valve and diverter instead of a single plate set up (with valve and diverter in one). I was told I would get better water flow for the tub spout. So now it comes down to the tub spout which I wanted to be smooth and not have the pull knob (non diverter tub spou”
“Delta shower valve with lever is leaking and I’m having trouble determining replacement parts. (see images-“ MASCO G-13 ”) There’s a four year-old Reddit post about a similar product. It describes it as a lever handle. It’s described as fragile and to be careful taking it apart. Please chime in if you have a solution or advice. Much appreciated. (the leak is outside the tiles, nothing into the walls.) submitted by /u/PolyJuicedRedHead [link] [comments]”
“I am trying to set up a shower/tub set up. I want to have a shower head, a handheld shower head, and a tub spout. With that, I was told to go with a separate plate set up for the valve and diverter instead of a single plate set up (with valve and diverter in one). I was told I would get better water flow for the tub spout. So now it comes down to the tub spout which I wanted to be smooth and not have the pull knob (non diverter tub spout). How can this work? Can it even work? I don’t want more t”
“I recently fitted a new Bristan shower cartridge as my shower kept running cold. Everything was working fine for around a months and then it suddenly became quite temperamental (not fully turning off/only turning off if the temperature gauge was in a certain position before turning the handle). I have tried refitting the cartridge around 50 times) using the fitting manual and I’ve had no luck. When the carriage valve is open the water continuously runs, when I close the cartridge valve manually”
“Hey guys, I have a dripping shower head. I’ve changed cartridges in deltas and moens before, but I can’t figure out how to get this damn thing apart to see what kind of cartridge I need. It’s an old American Standard valve, but I don’t really see anything similar to it in my searching. Does anyone recognize it and could point me in the right direction? Thanks so much submitted by /u/Optimal_Gain270 [link] [comments]”
“May be calcium buildup inside the shower head. May be a good idea to just replace the head.”
“The water flow comes out super weak, feels like a light rain drizzle , the nozzles seem to be clean, i took out the shower head and could not find the water restrictor anywhere, without the shower head water comes out at full force. submitted by /u/Sajor1975 [link] [comments]”
“my shower didn't get very hot at the house I just bought, and after googling I got into the cartridge and decided to replace it. I have the correct cartridge! it's delta. (I accidentally got the wrong one so I know now lol) the brass pipe had a bit of build up which I thought was the reason it wasn't going in all the way, so I tried to scrape it off but I've got the same issue. thoughts? submitted by /u/lucky_chalice [link] [comments]”
“We have a shower unit in a condo in Vaughan and for some reason the hot water is not working. The control just makes a loud sound and no hot water comes out. Cold water is working fine though. The super recommended to get the cartridge replaced and they recommended the company who installed it to look at it. Is that the case or can I just go with any plumber? submitted by /u/Street_Pay_3117 [link] [comments]”
“Agree. Gauges are typically more accurate in the middle range. The glycerin (or I've seen silicone as well) fill will slightly decrease the accuracy but will help to protect the internals of the gauge from violent pressure spikes such as water hammer. The decrease in accuracy is so small that it will never matter when it comes to your household plumbing. And a good quality gauge is a must (for me anyway), I prefer Ashcroft over everything else.”
“My shower cartridge seems to have a blockage. It's not the shower head because it's still low pressure with it removed. I have unscrewed the handle, removed the set screw, and tried pouring both CLR and white vinegar in the set screw hole. I still can't get the piece closer to me to pull off. I would like some suggestions from you seasoned professionals as to what I'm doing wrong or other things to try. Thank you all in advance for your time! Edit: Mission accomplished!! I added”
“Valve is on opposite wall not shown. TIA!! submitted by /u/MolassesTime6421 [link] [comments]”
“I took a shower last night and my water sensor went off. I found this happening in the basement. Thankfully it drained but I am going to need to fix this. What am I looking at please? Thank you! submitted by /u/Rai420 [link] [comments]”
“If I really want a brand new rain shower head and want to avoid the 2.5 gpm limit, is there a preferred country I can direct order from that might be selling a major brand....are they made differently for Europe or Japan or ? I prefer modern designs since I doing an entire remodel of the master bath.”
“Almost every time we turn on the shower and put the handle right in the middle between hot and cold, a pulsing sound can be heard and the water comes out like there is air in the system. Plumber recommends replacing cartridge which is easy enough but also suggest pipes could be lose which would require cutting into bedroom wall if he can’t secure the pipes after removing the fixtures from the bathroom side. To complicate things, the house flippers glazed over the fixtures which would require cut”
“What’s up turd herders? Sparky with only enough plumbing knowledge to know not to toss a toaster in the bath without a working gfci outlet here. I want to modify the current bathtub and shower setup in my house. Currently, we have a fixed shower head with an added handheld shower head in the typical setup and a tub fill faucet. Temperature control is with separate knobs on either side of the tub/shower knob. My gf and I are discussing adding a shower douche but adding a second T after the first”
“My shower has been leaking after it is shut off for awhile now. I finally got the time to change it only to find out the delta cartridge I purchased from Lowe’s did not fit. After some research I found that I needed a Gerber/Danze DA507107 for my old pipe setup. I found it on Amazon and it was delivered the next day. I installed according to the directions and when I turn the water back on water was leaking from where I inserted the cartridge. What am I doing wrong? I thought it was no tight eno”
“Kingston Brass makes a two-handle 8" diverter that's pressure balanced. You'd need a cover for the center hole. Volume is on left, temperature on right... https://www.kingstonbrass.com/products/kingston-brass-kb671-polished-chrome”
“Hey everyone, looking for some advice on a severe water pressure restriction with a Delta single-handle tub/shower combo. The house pressure is at 63 PSI, and every other fixture in the house has fantastic pressure. The Cartridge: I just installed a brand-new Delta RP46074 cartridge to fix a leak. I already tried adjusting the plastic rotational limit stop all the way to the HOTTER position, but it didn't change the low flow rate at all. The Clue: I pulled the old cartridge, cleaned out the”
“Managed to get my cartridge out of my shower handle but cannot find replacement anywhere online or in store... there is a small A923614 stamped on the underside of the body but not having any luck with that number online. Any ideas? submitted by /u/therealchrismanahan [link] [comments]”
“Looking to replace the bath shower screen and use the existing fitting, but have no idea what make this is. Anyone recognise it? Shower screen shattered in the night and previous owner had fitted it. Has a cam lock style hinge with a hex screw on opposite side to clamp on. submitted by /u/Critical-Wax-6254 [link] [comments]”
“Think my cartridge may need replacing.... any idea how/where to access? submitted by /u/therealchrismanahan [link] [comments]”
“Delta R10000-UNWS and Delta 1300/1400 cartridge. New shower installed with showerhead only, no faucet and I just put the handle trim but once the main water line is turned on the shower seemingly has no way to turn off. I've made sure the "H" is on the correct side as well as lining up the notches to fit the cartridge in snug and tight, but still the water stays on. Also when moving the handle from cold to hot the water stays the same temp, not sure if that helps. The trim instruct”
“Measures 4 inches. I have tried replacing it with a similar ones that are a little longer but they keep failing. Can’t seem to find this exact type with the brass/metal tip. I should add that its a single handle shower/tub submitted by /u/arenyx [link] [comments]”
“Anyone know what cartridge I need off hand, or can tell me how to remove this one to get the number. It’s fairly old, 25 years or so submitted by /u/FickleGuard5316 [link] [comments]”
“Hello, I’m trying to find this exact shower cartridge for replacement but I’m unable to find it anywhere. I was wondering if any of you guys can help me find where I can buy this. Thank you. submitted by /u/Chaos2004 [link] [comments]”
Yes! The valve number is ASSE 1016T It is Pegasus but the manufacturer is Paini. 161-263 new style cartridge is what I got. info@paini-us.com 7-3 P.M. E.T 1-856-881-7890 X 3109
Yes! The valve number is ASSE 1016T It is Pegasus but the manufacturer is Paini. 161-263 new style cartridge is what I got. info@paini-us.com 7-3 P.M. E.T 1-856-881-7890 X 3109
“The accordion hose is the problem. You want a p-trap kit. It'll include rigid pipes. The accordion hoses catch debris over time and clog.”
“Currently using a 3-way splitter, but Aiper told me that would reduce the water pressure. Will test. The pressure gauge just arrived.”
“Universal Delta cartridge? I want to see that because I don't think that means what you think it means. It means its "universal" to series 13/14 shower bodies which are the ones they make now.. That things is old it probably takes the blue cartridge which a new "universal" valve won't fit. I understand you reads things on the box and think you know something but if you have ever had to run back and forth from the parts store trying to figure out if it's the blue o”
“[SOLVED] I am replacing my shower cartridge but I cannot get the new one to fit. The original was a Delta Monitor with cartridge RP19804 (old) version that was manufactured before 2006. At this point I have purchased 2 new RP19804 cartridges (now with a blue base) and neither fit. The first one I tried was an off-brand so I figured maybe that was the reason, but even when I purchased the Delta original part the cartridge is still about 1/16” too long and the interlocking arrows will not snug tog”
“My nephew and I installed a new shower but the water isn’t coming out correctly. He said that it’s a problem with my boiler. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/Status_Confusion8627 [link] [comments]”
“Set it to 60 PSI if that feels good in the shower. Technically 40 PSI is minimum and 80 PSI is maximI’m. The lower you can set it the better for your pipes and equipment provided it works well. Obviously you still want a good shower. i set mine at 60 and it is great for us”
“These require the water pressure to be off. I know some have a valve that is very convenient. These ones I’ve linked just work so well for not a lot of money.”
“I noticed the water pipe is below the machine, wouldn't you get better water flow if the pipe had been ran over the machine and gravity fed the kranzle instead of the current set up?”
Thank you for posting this. This solved my problem after a night of frustration.
“I want to replace the cartridge and get a new valve trim kit for my shower, but I cannot figure out the brand. I imagine it's some older builder-grade kit. The showerhead was a cheap Waterpik, so that's no help. I don't want to shut off the water and pull the cartridge just yet (as I kinda want to make sure I'm going to find something to replace it with first). Any ideas? I found a similar looking (metal) cartridge at HD that said “pressure balanced single lever” and it said it w”
“I've had two different plumbers try to address this issue, where water comes out from the tub spout and shower arm at the same time. Initially they both though it was the diverter , so that was replaced, then they thought it was faucet cartridge, so that was replaced. Obviously neither option worked. I'm almost certain all the piping is copper and not PEX, but I can't be certain, as I can not see anything when the cartridge was removed. The faucets are Kohler. We have 4 bathrooms, an”
“Why would they route the tub fill through the diverter instead of using the dedicated tub fill outlet that has a gpm of 6.0? Instead they've routed it through the diverter with weird pathing and now my flow is severely restricted. It will take 3x as long to fill the tub up. Also the main valve is installed upside down. If you zoom in, there is a black UP that is upside down.. I'm not crazy right? This is a mess up. The problem is the wall is totally finished so now they will have to cut”
“Hi guys, I’m visiting parents and their shower in the basement has some issues. There’s a sizeable leak when both the hot and cold knobs are turned off (small constant flow instead of drops). Also when either knob is turned on the water doesn’t increase like normal, just a slightly bigger stream. The rest of the house is fine. We did have to replace washers multiple times in the past, but never had no increased flow when the knobs are on. I don’t have plumbing experience, so I was wondering what”
“This knob that moves the water from the main shower head to the detached one is broken. It was almost jammed shut and wouldn’t let me turn it, I managed to turn it some but water is coming out of both heads with no change I don’t think. So maybe the internal mechanism is broken, should I try to take it off and see? If so how? thank ya! submitted by /u/Organic-Hawk5377 [link] [comments]”
“Regardless of whether it is increased pressure or flow rate you need, then you need to give us more info. Where does the hot come from?……. Is it a combination boiler? Is it a tank fed, gravity system? Is it a mains pressure cylinder? Noone can help without that info. You could also measure the current flow rate by timing how long it takes to fill a 1litre jug. That along with the above info would allow informed advice rather than just ‘remove the flow restrictor’.”
“hi guys. i have installed this new cera victor wall mixture with telephone shower but this spout doesnt stay up and keeps going down to its place diverting water to the tap and not the hand shower. how do i fox it? is it broken? submitted by /u/sixtyshades4u [link] [comments]”
“Is there a fairly simple way to increase shower pressure? I've tried these shower heads that do nothing. I've seen there's a pump you can add to the shower but sadly the plumbing is behind the shower unit wall and would entail ripping the whole unit out. Are there any other solutions? submitted by /u/xxbluewolfx [link] [comments]”
“I'm going to ask the contractor about it tomorrow but want to be somewhat educated about it. We're replacing a tub and putting in a new shower. The drain pipe was 1.5" and code is 2". So he out in a 2" line and tied into the 3" from the toilet with a Y. He assured me that the toilet won't flow to the shower, but I don't understand why. I'll ask him tomorrow about it, but hoping for a little insight here before I do. submitted by /u/khumprp [lin”