I am trying to replace a leaky valve stem in my shower fixtures. It is a two handle shower. I am trying to loosen the stem by turning it in the ON position but I can't get it to move past a certain point. Does that mean I am weak or that I not supposed to pull it past that point. Thanks,
2006-11-07 12:50:56 · 4 answers · asked by artlover_65 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most shower valves are hex and require a socket......find you a faucet parts specialty store and get a stem socket set for a bout 6 bucks.....go home, turn the water off, find the right size socket and remove the stem.......also get a seat wrench set at the same faucet parts store for about another 5 or 6 bucks and remove the seat.....take both stem and seat back to faucet parts store and they will hook you up with new parts.......I say, if you are doing one side then you might as well do the other.....both hot and cold cuz if one side went bad the other is soon to follow!
2006-11-08 10:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by Tripping Billies 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First answer is right. Be SURE the main water valve is turned off first. And once you have the valve stem out, you might also want to remove the valve seat and replace it with a new one. That's an inexpensive part, but you'll need a valve seat wrench to do it right.
You might go to a library and check out a book on home plumbing repair. The Time Life series is good.
2006-11-07 13:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
verify decrease back on your internet site to make certain in the event that they have the technique for removing/setting up the recent stem. those often ought to be grew to become to allow them to be bumped off. you ought to be waiting to purchase a device that can assist you launch it. additionally, be conscious the previous stem ought to be no longer effortless to get rid of by way of construct-up and/or torn seals. when you get it our, attempt to remve and deposits interior the valve and then stick to slightly lubricant to the recent stem till now you insert it. be confident the lubricant is compatable with the seals.
2016-12-14 03:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by lacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must first loosen the packing nut, then the valve body, both are counter clockwise, hope the water is off, good luck
2006-11-07 12:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by edgarrrw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋