Small leak on jacuzzi hot water faucet (installed, kitchen, plumber)

[zitsky]

Our jacuzzi tub has developed a small leak on the hot water handle. We usually turn it on very slowly to let our cat drink some water. Is this likely to get worse? We do have a plumber who recently installed a new kitchen faucet who we could call. But if this is minor we could wait until we have a few jobs for him to do.

I suppose we might need to replace the faucet because I don't see how else you could fix it.

Thank you for any feedback.

[K'ledgeBldr]

Garden tubs usually have separate valves for both hot and cold- and some valve cartridges are specific to "hot" or "cold".

It's a fairly easy DIY repair- but if you're not sure about turning the main water valve off, removing the handle from the valve, and removing the valve/cartridge, then call your plumber.

Remember, the longer it goes the more water you waste- and there's not an infinite amount of drinkable water!

[zitsky]

Thanks for the reply. Yes this is something I would leave to a plumber. Trying to think of other jobs he could do while he is here.

It only leaks a small amount when we turn the water on.