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NukeBoy (AZ)
I was hoping that piece has an official name to make the searching easier. valve seat, compression seat?
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NukeBoy (AZ)
uh, maybe? That's my question, what is that doohicky called so I can search for it!
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bernabeu (SC)
No, it is NOT, a 'seat' for the faucet's compression washer(s).
It is the faucet's mounting 'plate' to the 'supply ears'.
It is proprietary to the faucet brand.
@ OP,
Clean it up and brush it well, clean the surface to which it attaches as well (not the threads but the opposing flat face which faces you). Reinstall with new 'o' ring (if you can find the right one) and try a common hose washer as a seal.
GOOD LUCK
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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NukeBoy (AZ)
Thanks for all the replies, off to dive deeper into seats!!
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hj (AZ)
Don't bother. You will NOT find it there. In fact, the only place you will find it is from the manufacturer. But since it should only have one function, (to hold the faucet together, and does NOT move or wear), there should be no reason to replace it, unless it is also the seat, in which case you may have to resurface its face.
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steve (CA)
Does that retain the nut to the valve body?
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hj (AZ)
It should. That is the reason for the left hand thread, so as the nut is tightened it also "tightens" the "spud" into the valve body.
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bernabeu (SC)
as i said before:
clean 'er up with a brass brush
reinstall with a new garden hose washer
the corrosion should NOT prevent a good seal
the corrosion is, in fact, because of a dicey previous seal
'nuff said
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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NukeBoy (AZ)
I cleaned it all up, put it back together (had to, no shut off valves on pipes, whole house water was off), but still have that same slow leak. I reused the original washers after cleaning, they looked good and were still flexible, but will try new ones next.
For this application, should I stick with the washers with a flat cross section (currently in now) or try the washers with an O cross section?
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bernabeu (SC)
also clean (CAREFULLY) the faucet body into which the part screws AND replace the 'O' ring on the removed part
OK NOW ?
yes - good to go
no - time for a plumber
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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