Leaking shower faucet

[AbdRahim]

Anyone, fix or replace one of these? It appears to be leaking in the circled places. It would happen on a holiday weekend.

Had to turn off water to coach. I am concerned it may also be leaking in the wall. I don’t want to make it worse, bit have to cut off sealant to remove it.

 

[team bradfield]

I would start by replacing the washer under that leaking nut, it could be leaking there and running to the bottom of the faucet

 

[AbdRahim]

I would start by replacing the washer under that leaking nut, it could be leaking there and running to the bottom of the faucet

No washer. Water coming out arond the bottom of the black piece on top. I think it is shot.

I was wondering if anyone replaced this with a residential faucet. The backing plate is jus screwed into the plastic shower, so I am concerned with adding weight for bouncing down the road.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I don't like plastic either! Don't know where you would find a single handle mixer,but two handles? Look into bar faucets, that is my approach!

 

[AbdRahim]

Doesn’t matter how many handles. Local hardware store had RV plastic two handle ones, but thought perhaps an opportunity to upgrade to something better.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Doesn’t matter how many handles. Local hardware store had RV plastic two handle ones, but thought perhaps an opportunity to upgrade to something better.

Then look at the bar faucets. As I recall the swing arm head can be removed and wand screws on. Home improvement stores should have one for you to inspect.

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[team bradfield]

You can purchase rebuild kits for faucets, I have done that and also have changed a couple faucets out over the years, but usually sinks, no showers, the cheap residential faucets dont seem much heavier than the rv ones

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Whatever you do make sure you avoid putting sealer on the bottom wall/faucet surface so water will not find its way into the wall.

 

[TheLooks]

That cartridge is available. I have replaced a couple of them for people. Just get the numbers off it and see if local big box stores have one or Amazon. I ordered one and then found them in an HD.

 

[AbdRahim]

Whatever you do make sure you avoid putting sealer on the bottom wall/faucet surface so water will not find its way into the wall.

I thought they sealed it all around, at least the backing plate. I don’t think the faucet cartridge on the outside of the plate was sealed.

 

[AbdRahim]

That cartridge is available. I have replaced a couple of them for people. Just get the numbers off it and see if local big box stores have one or Amazon. I ordered one and then found them in an HD.

I got what should be a upgrade on Amazon. I think these guys read Neal’sshutoff valve post

I did see the direct replacement on Amazon and e-trailer.

Now with the outlet on the bottom, I am not sure if the wand tube will reach. I will look to see if I can find an extension. It could be installed upside down. That would reverse the hot and cold.

The other issue is, I may have to put a couple of pieces of wood behind the screw holds as a. A king to help support the weight.

I learn from all of your comment, so thanks, and keep them coming.

 

[TheLooks]

It can be installed upside down, I have seen new units that way. Hot and cold are a function of which pipe you hook up in back. Yes, the letters may not conform.....Most of those units have an output with a small hole in them that allows the water to drain back out. Water pressure closes the hole when in use. Keeps water from staying in the wand. I think the black plastic protrusion on your old one was like that.
Plus, if you can reverse the hot cold pipes in back the letters on the handle will be correct.