Shower head drip

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Shower head drip
Author: alarobinson (GA) I just removed an old standard shower head, went to the hardware store for a new one and upon returning, now have a slow, but steady stream of water coming from the shower "stem" (hot sure what to call it). I've not replaced the showerhead yet. What happened and how do I fix it?
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Author: packy (MA) this sounds like the same problem. [www.plbg.com]
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Author: alarobinson (GA) The leak is coming from the shower stem, not the faucet handle. I may be misunderstanding you though. And it's more than just a drip, it's a small stream.
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Author: hj (AZ) Your diagnosis is illogical, because, unless you had a valve on the old shower head, it should have leaked the water coming from the shower arm. NOTHING you did, according to your description, could CAUSE the leak.
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Author: alarobinson (GA) I know... that is why I am so stumped. I will keep trying to figure it out and then may have to call in an expert. Thanks for the response!
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Author: packy (MA) correction... the only 'experts' in this business are the ones on TV who label themselves as such. we are 'professionals' who get paid for our work.
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Author: hj (AZ) "Expert professional" or maybe a "professional expert"?
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Author: dlh (TX) an expert is someone that knows more and more about less and less - - - - - - - PLUMBERS "Protecting The Health Of The Nation"
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Author: hj (AZ) Until he knows everything about nothing.
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Author: bernabeu (SC) sounds like me ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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