Symmons Shower valve

[dwheelie]

Hi, I replaced my Symmons shower valve. Everything is tight, but I am getting a tiny water drop (you can see it in the pic) every 15 min. Seems to be coming from under the rubber seal.

Also I am getting a drop coming from the screw (also in the pic).

Can you help? How do I stop these? Thanks

also, I realize I am missing the packing nut.
do you know how tight the packing nut needs to be tightened? I have adjusted it back and forth, but still see the drip off and on.

 

[Jimbo]

I saw the photo on the other site, and yes you need a packing nut. It is tightened by feel. Too tight, the valve won't turn. Too loose....it leaks. Use waterproof grease or silicone grease on all the moving parts.

 

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[dwheelie]

Thanks, sorry, here is the pic again.
Yes, there was some grease that came with the new valve. I will get more and reapply.

One other thing Ive notice that the valse turns very tight even with no 'packing nut'. Will it loosen up?