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wrb (AZ)
My brand new showerhead in my newly remodeled shower has a constant drip. I asked the contractor and he told me that since the water controls are so far away from the shower head (about 5 feet) the pressure doesn't go away in the pipes and a drip can occur. I find it hard to believe that's the case. Any suggestions?
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m & m (MD)
'Constant drip'...your faucet needs a repair. If the drip stopped after 5 minutes or so, your contractor might have a point.
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hj (AZ)
I could be true, if the shower drips for some time and then stops. If it drips 24/7 thdn the faucet has to be repaired.
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Wheelchair (IL)
Showerheads of any size or shape, receive their water supply via the shower valve. If you properly shut the water off at the shower valve, the shower head should not receive any water.
Without a picture of what you have or brand of shower you have, we can only speculate that its your shower valve.
Best Wishes
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wrb (AZ)
I just got back from a 4 day trip and the showerhead was still dripping after not being turned on for 4 days.
It's a Moen brand.
When you say the faucet needs to be repaired...what do you mean? What could be wrong with a brand new faucet?
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