Drip in tub

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Drip in tub

Author: GboroSR (NC)

We had a frequent drip from a tub spout and a plumber came out and replaced the spout. Since the repair there is not a steady drip but every minute or so several drips fall out of the spout in rapid fire fashion. We have not used the tub in a few days but the occasional rapid fire drip continues. The plumber came back out and said there is not a leak but perhaps residual water making its way out of the pipe. However, when I deal the drain we get about 8 ounces of water in the tub after about 12 hours. Any thoughts? Thanks!

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Re: Drip in tub
Author: Wheelchair (IL) Do you have a single handle mixer or single valves for hot and cold? Best Wishes
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Author: hj (AZ) Yes. GET A DIFFERENT PLUMBER. you do NOT change the spout when the faucet drips. Residual water drains out fairly rapidly and stops. It does NOT continue for days after using the faucet.
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Re: Drip in tub
Author: GboroSR (NC) Single handle
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Author: Wheelchair (IL) With a single handle mixer, consider replacing the cartridge or ball to stop the dripping. A licensed plumber would have known that..... Best Wishes
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Re: Drip in tub
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) It's kinda sad that someone would replace a spout to try to stop a drip. It probably needs new seats and springs if it's a Delta, or a cartridge if another brand.
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