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    Sep 19, 2012, 03:26 AM
    Shower leak
    My shower head leaks/drips constantly. After taking a shower it has a steady leak. So, I replaced shower head with a new shower head that has a hose. It still constantly drips. However, I noticed the drip will stop if you turn on the water at the sink or even when you flush the toilet, the shower head will stop dripping. So if I'm running water at the sink the drip will stop, that is strange! Help this constant drip is driving me crazy!
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    Sep 19, 2012, 05:00 AM
    Is it the hot or cold?

    U may have to replace the washer in the shower body.

    Chuck
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    Sep 19, 2012, 05:56 AM
    What's the brand name of your shower valve? How old? Back to you, Tom
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    Sep 19, 2012, 08:19 AM
    Please answer Tom, you may have problem with your cartridge, Thanks.

    John
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    Sep 19, 2012, 09:35 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by creahands View Post
    Is it the hot or cold?

    U may have to replace the washer in the shower body.

    Chuck
    My hower stall only has one control, just turn the knob around to your adjusted temp. It leaks from the shower head went in the off position
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    Sep 19, 2012, 10:11 AM
    Would need to know brand of shower valve, but sounds like you need a new cartridge.
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    Sep 19, 2012, 10:30 AM
    This also sounds like you may have excessive water pressure. What is the psi?
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    Sep 27, 2012, 02:44 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    This also sounds like you may have excessive water pressure. What is the psi?
    How do I find that out? Where do I look to find the PSI?
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    Sep 27, 2012, 07:02 AM
    Get a water pressure test gauge see the image below and connect to the spigot, turn on the water check the PSI and let us know, Thanks.

    John
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