Hello, I've just moved into a new house and there is a small problem with one of the kitchen sinks. Underneath the sink, where the drain is threaded, the rubber gasket and plastic ring that hold the gasket on have fallen off and are just hanging loose. See here: [url=http://imgur.com/47EBdp2]imgur: the simple image sharer[/url] Of course this means the drain leaks. Anyways, I cannot get the ring to catch the threads on the underside of the drain. From what I can see the threads on the ring look fine so I'm guessing the drain threads are stripped or ruined somehow (they're covered in plumber's tape right now). What are my options here? Can I glue or caulk that gasket and ring on? Should I get a new drain installed? It's a built-in Corian sink, if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance! -Ben

I have an older Niedecken shower mixer valve that needs a repair part. I am told by local plumbing parts places that this is an older version and was made by Hoffman and Billings. It is circa 1920. It is really cool valve. I would love to restore it if possible. I have not been able to find it on the internet. I have attempted to upload a picture. I hope it is visible. Please let me know if there are any options for parts. marathonjim