This can only happen to me!I was doing some work amp; removed the tub filler faucet. Simple enough to reinstall? Nope. Now it has a small drip right at the base by the wall. I‘ve tightened the screw fairly tight. A little tighter then I wanted too as I didn‘t want to damage the copper pipe. I remember when I removed it the screw wasn‘t that tight.I‘ve tried reinstalling it 3 times. That didn‘t work. It can really go on one way.I‘m positive it‘s not the copper pipe as no water comes out near the wall when I turn the water on.What happened? Any suggestions? Should I buy a new one? How could it go bad?Thanks for your help?
Purchase a roll of teflon tape from the local hardware or plumbing store. Clean the threads Wrap the threads with one layer of teflon tape opposite to direction you are tightening the fitting. Sometimes you have to place 2 lyers of teflon tape on the threads.
For slip-on tub spouts, your copper pipe should be a min 1-1/2 and not to exceed 2 7/8 ” …But I assume yours is correct since it worked before. Clean the pipe w/sand paper ….220 grit or higher (if possible) also check the inside of the slip-on ….make sure it’s clean. (You can also use a sponge with green side scour if you don't have sandpaper) If the pipe and slip-on are both clean and you still are not getting a good seal you may need to replace the spout …. I don’t know where you are at (I see the U of AZ logo) or how accessible a hardware store is for you ….if it’s not convenient at this time I have some “temporary” fixes you could try.
Most bikes are design to use a specific tire size for optimal performance. The wider tire will give increase in traction, decrease in fuel economy. You may encounter cornering issues with the increase tire size but most cruiser riders rarely put their knee downKeep the rubber side down
What Chris said, except that I would be more worried about chain guard and/or chain clearance than the fender
Most bikes are design to use a specific tire size for optimal performance. The wider tire will give increase in traction, decrease in fuel economy. You may encounter cornering issues with the increase tire size but most cruiser riders rarely put their knee downKeep the rubber side down
Purchase a roll of teflon tape from the local hardware or plumbing store. Clean the threads Wrap the threads with one layer of teflon tape opposite to direction you are tightening the fitting. Sometimes you have to place 2 lyers of teflon tape on the threads.
For slip-on tub spouts, your copper pipe should be a min 1-1/2 and not to exceed 2 7/8 ” …But I assume yours is correct since it worked before. Clean the pipe w/sand paper ….220 grit or higher (if possible) also check the inside of the slip-on ….make sure it’s clean. (You can also use a sponge with green side scour if you don't have sandpaper) If the pipe and slip-on are both clean and you still are not getting a good seal you may need to replace the spout …. I don’t know where you are at (I see the U of AZ logo) or how accessible a hardware store is for you ….if it’s not convenient at this time I have some “temporary” fixes you could try.
What Chris said, except that I would be more worried about chain guard and/or chain clearance than the fender
