We have a house built in 1942 with original plumbing fixtures, which drip. We've had two different plumbers replace gaskets ( I think ), which stops the dripping for about a month. They blame cheap Chinese parts. I wonder if there is another solution. My brother-in-law mentioned a deburring tool. What do you know about that and if there are higher quality parts available. We do have hard water. Please advise. Thank you.

While the quality of replacement washers for compression stems does vary, the main cause of deterioration is a seat that is rough or pitted. If the seats are replaced or resurfaced, it can last much longer between washer replacements.

How about a picture of the faucets you are working with.

Knowing which brand of faucet you have is paramount to resolving the drip issue.
Pictures will help us to help you.
Best Wishes

Thank you for responding. Is the deburring tool meant to resurface the seat ? Some of the plumbers I've spoken with are not familiar with this tool.

I'll see what I can do. Thanks for responding.

a plumber that is not familiar with a seat grinding tool?
where did you find that plumber, venus??

IT is a "last ditch" tool to use on the seats, because if it is NOT used properly, it will make the seat worse than you started, and might have to throw the faucet away. Still need pictures.

You are assuming ALL plumbers are competent to do service repairs. Bad assumption, especially with the new crop that only know how to replace things, because they get a bonus when they do.

I'll get them as soon as I can. Thanks for your help.

California....in same orbit with Venus. I'm not letting anyone grind/deburr anything until I know they are experienced and preferably old, like our faucets. Thanks for your help.



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Some seats are replaceable and you can simply unscrew the old seats and install new ones. If it is possible, I would recommend trying that route first.