Step 1 of 6 · Plumbing: Fix a Leaky Faucet
Spout, handle, or base
Spout, handle, or base — step 1 of 6 in Plumbing: Fix a Leaky Faucet. Spout drip: internal valve. Handle drip: often O-rings. Base: gasket or a loose mount. Watch it for a minute.

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Spout drip: internal valve. Handle drip: often O-rings. Base: gasket or a loose mount. Watch it for a minute. Take the old cartridge to the store in a bag — brand and model hide under the handle.
Rag in the sink so screws don't vanish down the drain.
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