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Unless I turn the shower handles off extremely hard, the showerhead drips. I'd like to fix this so the shower handles can just be turned off normally without breaking an arm. Given the handles seem to be the issue, can anyone advise what the likely problem is and how easy it is to fix? Thanks!
The water running after install is typically when you haven't separately locking nut from the spindle when installing @kayara. The locking nut bottoms out on the tap housing and prevents the seal at the end of the spindle from making contact with the seat. The water just continuously runs. You need to remove the locking nut from the spindle, screw the spindle in fully and then screw the locking nut onto it. I haven't seen that leak issue in any other circumstances; in fact, it's what I did the first time I installed ceramic disc spindles.
If that doesn't resolve the issue, I'd be calling in a plumber, too.
Mitchell
Thanks @MitchellMc. I made sure to tighten everything up separately, with the spindles well tightened before putting on the locking nuts, but unfortunately I'm still getting the issue of the shower running at full when the mains go back on. I'm at a loss as to what's happening, as I've put the spindles in as far as possible (and tightened with wrench) and they still have plenty of room on the thread as pictured. If you have any other advice I'm all ears, and sorry to still be trying to solve this issue!
The only thing I can think of now is that the extenders are not seating correctly and water is bypassing them @kayara.
Are the spindles still leaking out the front, and is the shower running? If so, it sounds like a compatibility issue, and you might not be able to get this tap set to function with your shower.
Mitchell
