How do I replace the ball in my shower faucet?

How do I replace the ball in my shower faucet?

  1. Shut Off the Water. Before you can fix your single handle faucet, you’ll need to shut off the water.
  2. Remove the Set Screw and Handle.
  3. Check the Adjusting Ring.
  4. Remove the Handle Cap.
  5. Remove the Cam, Packing and Ball.
  6. Replace Seats and Springs.
  7. Reassemble the Ball Assembly.
  8. Reassemble the Rest of the Faucet.

How do you fix a leaky ball shower faucet?

To fix a leaky rotary ball faucet (or rotating ball faucet) you usually just tighten the cap or cap-adjusting ring. Tightening the cap works because most leaks in rotary ball faucets occur around the handle or spout. If that doesn’t stop the leak, buy a repair kit and replace the faucet’s internal parts.

How does a shower ball valve work?

The faucets operate by a simple principle: a notched plastic ball rotates over the water outlets and releases water when one of the notches aligns with one of the outlets. Springs and rubber gaskets keep everything watertight.

How do you fix a ball valve tap?

Instructions

  1. Turn off the Water. Turn off the water supply to the faucet.
  2. Remove the Faucet Handle.
  3. Tighten the Locking Collar.
  4. Remove the Top Cap.
  5. Remove the Ball Assembly.
  6. Remove the Valve Seals.
  7. Remove the Faucet Spout.
  8. Replace the Spout O-Ring.

How do you replace a ball valve handle?

First, you need to remove the broken handle from the ball valve. Take your screwdriver and remove the screw. If there is no screw, use your adjustable wrench to loosen the nut of the handle. Then simply remove the broken handle and replace it with a universal handle.

How do you replace an O-ring in a bathtub faucet?

Replacing the O-ring is simple. Just pull the valve stem out and remove the old O-ring. Put a small amount of petroleum jelly or silicone on the new O-ring and slide it on the stem. Before you reattach the escutcheon, you can apply a little bathtub caulk.