The faucet is the original from 1921..a speakman dial that is chrome and porcelain. It turns counterclockwise at least twice and never reaches more than luke warm. The previous owners had kids..could they have changed the temperature or is it because of old plumbing in that bath?
2006-12-12 12:48:52 · 6 answers · asked by B Girl 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds as if the stem is striped. It shouldn't turn that much.
I would say that you have to take out the old stem & get a replacement.
Now this may not be easy. They may not be made any more.
Since you have to turn the water off to get the stem out, you may try turning off the cold water first & see if you get any hot water.
Check the parts of the stem out. there could be some rubber rings that are wore out & let to much cold water past.
If you can't get the stem out & you feel that you don't want to put in a new faucet, you should see if you can find a plumber that could repair the faucet. (Ask them when you call if they may have parts for an old Speakman faucet.)
The best place to look for the parts would be at a place that has been around for a long time. A plumbing shop would be you best bet.
Newer stores like Lowes & Home Depot would not be the places I would go to first.
2006-12-12 13:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's all hooked up to the same water heater, then the hot water temp should be the same. I've never seen a faucet that you were able to control the temperature from the inside. Perhaps there is a problem with the hot water line running to the faucet. Call a plumber.
2006-12-12 21:03:27 · answer #2 · answered by Chellebelle78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I addressed a problem similar to this just last week.
The one side that barely trickled had a problem where the washer had come loose and actually wedged in the "seat" (where the water enters the faucet).
I replaced the washer and that fixed the problem.
First, I had to reach in with a pair of needle-nose pliers and grab the offending washer.
Before you take the unit apart, turn off the water to the house.
2006-12-12 21:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there might be a blockage in the faucet on the hot side not letting enough volume of water thru.
2006-12-12 21:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by thebedperson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that you might have some corrosion or a blockage in the pipe, as it is so old. Obviously your best bet is to have it checked by a plumber. You might try tracing the lines and see if one is shut off. Be careful with these old shutoffs and valves, as they break easily.
2006-12-12 20:53:16 · answer #5 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's the fawcet. Rebuild or replace.
2006-12-12 21:01:40 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋