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James C (CA)
I have a older shower faucet that is recessed into the concrete wall-
Having some issues with it leaking-
What would cause the metal inside the faucet itself to rust?
I'm not getting rusting water (Iron) issues or redness around the shower-
Just the faucet assembly itself is rusting a little-
Would epoxy fix it if I repair from the inside of it near the stems?
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packy (MA)
there should be nothing about the valve body or the internal components that will rust. the trim rings etc could rust.
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Wheelchair (IL)
Lime in the concrete. Corrosive atmosphere. Corrosive cleaning chemicals.
Is this in a residential home or commercial shower?
Best Wishes
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hj (AZ)
There shouldn't be anything inside the faucet that could rust, and if installed properly, nothing on the outside either.
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hj (AZ)
All of those would be on the outside of the faucet, not in the water.
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asktom (MT)
Epoxy is not the answer. You probably need new washers and new seats, hopefully the seats are replaceable. The rust is from the piping, not the faucet. If there are chunks of rust smashed into the washer you may not need seats. If the washer is rough or gouged you do need seats.
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