Leaking Price Pfister shower handles

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About 12 years ago I repiped my new to me house. It had old galvanized piping. We went back with cpvc. When I did all this I replaced all the shower and tub fixtures. On all 3 I went back with price Pfister. Two of them are now leaking through the handles.

Is there a sight you guys use to get the parts? On one of the fixtures I can access the back and see the model number. Thanks for your reply.
 

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12 years ago they were probably "compression" style stems and if so, you just have to remove the handle and escutcheon then tighten the packing nut.
 

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12 years ago they were probably "compression" style stems and if so, you just have to remove the handle and escutcheon then tighten the packing nut.

Out of the box, the bonnets are pretty loose. Plumbers may snug them a bit. I
f they weren't snugged at installation, then removing the handles, and putting a wrench or pliers on the bonnet nuts should do it. This may be a quick and easy fix.
 
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