Recent content by Olga

Thanks a lot for your answers. The old handle was about 1" off the plate and that is how I liked it. Minor deviations from that to one side or the other would be OK. I just don't want something too far off either way. Also, could I ask the plumber to assemble everything and turn on water (to...

Thanks a lot, I will try this today. Update: I have also noticed that when I turn on the washing machine, I can hear a dripping sound if I run to the main valve and stand next to it. This sound is heard for only 1-2 seconds and then disappears. But I could see no water on the valve, it is...

Hi, everyone: I am in the process of remodeling the master bathroom and have already demolished the bathtub/shower alcove walls. I am going to get a plumber to replace the old fixtures with new ones, and I have settled for Moen as the original fixtures were Moen's and they have worked for...

Thanks a lot, everyone. I have thought that it is not a mineral deposit as it is fluffy, not hard as I would expect a mineral deposit to be. This build up in on threads and handle, but the valve is currently not leaking. By the way, I noticed exactly the same build up on a water heater pipe...

Hi, guys: I am new here as well as to plumbing. Just recently I noticed a white fluffy residue on the main shutoff water valve in the basement (dezincation?). My question is when I should start to worry about the potential valve breakage? Or should I replace it ASAP? The house is 24 years...