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Posted on Dec 18, 2008

I have a commercial T & S Brass Faucet that leaks. I have replaced the washers with different sizes ( 0, 00, etc) and still drips. I think I'll try the Beveled type, but would love for someone to tell me the exact washer. The valve seat looks ok but....? I dont have a model # but it is in a commercial kitchen, Swivel type, two levers ( hot, cold) 8 " center to center. T & S Brass is all I can read on faucet. any suggestions?

  • courtney335 Dec 31, 2008

    I sanded the seats and went with a beveled washer, as you suggested, and the faucet does not leak. Thank you VERY much

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The seat probably need either ground flat or replaced. Pull the stem and inspect where the washer seats for grooves or an uneven surface.

They make a seat tool specifically for seat removal but a fairly large allen wrench usually will work if you don't have access to one. If it's not too deep of a groove you can rub it on a piece of fine grit sand paper but make sure it's flat on the surface and not slanted. If it's very deep at all, you will be better off to take it to the local plumbing supply to match it for replacement.

As far as the washer, T&S used slightly different sizes of washers depending on the model but just use the largest one that will fit inside the lip and flush with the bottom of the stem and it will seat well. I generally have better luck with the beveled.


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  • Washer-type faucets work with a rubber or composition washer that closes onto a metal washer seat (Fig. 1). The washer can become hardened, worn or the seat wears, causing the faucet to leak. You can close the faucet tighter to stop the leaking temporarily, but this increases the internal damage to the faucet.

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