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Thread: Single handle faucet question
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09-09-2010, 11:36 AM #1
Single handle faucet question
What causes some single handle type faucets to shut almost all the way off when operating?
Example: Pull the faucet all the way open - good water flow. Release the handle and the handle moves toward the closed position and water flow is reduced accordingly.
Thanks and have a great day.
Jonathan
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09-09-2010, 12:17 PM #2
Re: Single handle faucet question
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09-09-2010, 02:12 PM #3
Re: Single handle faucet question
I've seen this a few times before.
Replace the cartridge or O-rings.
O-rings cost less but the cartridge is simpler.
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09-09-2010, 03:10 PM #4
Re: Single handle faucet question
Cheap, aftermarket cartridges can cause that behavior.
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09-09-2010, 05:21 PM #5
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09-09-2010, 05:58 PM #6
Re: Single handle faucet question
Sometimes the lever handle set screw or fastening nut hasn't been tightened sufficiently. As previously mentioned, sometimes it is cartridge related, occasionally a flow restriction before hand such as supply valve(s) not fully opened, kink, etc., sometimes not enough friction such as the moen pull-out/up o-ring issues and plastic cartridges. Sometimes it is the ball/socket or gear interface between underside of lever handle broken or striped plastic, nylon, or pot metal.
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09-17-2010, 12:01 PM #7
Re: Single handle faucet question
Thank you for the information. Excellent as always.
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