I'm trying to change the cartridges on the taps, but I can't remove them. I just end up stripping the fitting trying to take them out. What can I do to remove them? The corners on the fitting are already pretty rounded from my previous attempts
2007-12-29 09:38:23 · 5 answers · asked by Phil D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
need to know the make of the faucet . there are several types and the way they come apart is different. also a pic would be very beneficial if possible.
2007-12-29 09:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the plumbing supply house and buy a cartridge remover: Ie stem remover. They attach at the top with a screw. And will pull it out.
2007-12-29 18:29:18 · answer #2 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheapest and easiest is a pair of chaanel locks . Squeeze them snuggly, biting into the rounded portion the put some oof into it. Ain;t easy but they will come off. Make sure your water is off
2007-12-31 22:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Lon R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont be afraid to warm up the plumbing befor you work on it this will expand the metal some and help free up the cartridges
2007-12-30 04:11:59 · answer #4 · answered by johnboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a basin wrench or 14" pair of Channel locks. They both have teeth that can bite into the brass. Then squeese hard and turn slowly. If you are not strong then find someone who can squeese them babie hard and turn them out.
2007-12-29 17:45:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋