"push in/pull out" shower knob keeps and pushing out and turning on the water itself.What do I need to fix it?

[holden j caufield]

I'm sure it's the valve and was hoping it would be simple to fix. If not how much should a plumber reasonably charge me.

 

[ViperMagic]

Do it yourself!

Put a strip of duct tape on it.

Take the tape off if you want a shower, put a new strip on when your done!

Simple

 

[Swag1138]

<< "push in/pull out" shower knob keeps and pushing out and turning on the water itself.What do I need to fix it? >>




I think the answer is quite obvious. You need the Ghost Busters! Your shower is obviously haunted by the evil spirit of an english baron from the dark ages! GET OUT OF THE HOUSE NOW!


Or, yeah, duct tape will work

 

[holden j caufield]

hehe good one now does anyone have better advice.

 

[Beater]

LOL, Red Green would be proud of ya, if ya know who Red Green is, Duct Tape, Man's best friend. As for the plumber they charge a flat rate so ya can expect about 40.00 or 50.00 I'd guess just ta get em out ta the house. I just installed one of these and hadta take the cartridge out ta solder it in. Noticed while I had the cartridge out that there is O rings in there. Your problem could be that the O rings are worn so the water pressure is pushing the cartridge out and allowing the water ta flow. You can pull the cartridge on my Moen just by taking the knob off then pulling the stainless cylinder off which exposes a brass clip. Pull the clip and the cartridge pulls right out. New O rings are a snap ta change and your local plumbing store should have em!

 

[Swag1138]

"If a woman cant find you handsome, at least let her find you handy" - Red Green

 

[Beater]

Good job Swag, I didn't know if you Yanks would know who the hell Red Green is but damn he can make ya laugh can't he!

 

[CStroman]

<< Do it yourself!

Put a strip of duct tape on it.

Take the tape off if you want a shower, put a new strip on when your done!

Simple >>



You beat me to it.

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