How To Replace A Delta Shower Cartridge - Do It Yourself!!!!

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@tunahu10 4 месяца назад

The Best instructons yet on a delta cartridge !!

@ThePlumbingGurus 4 месяца назад

Thank you!! 🙏

@billionairetremayne8395 2 года назад

An add-on for new viewers: The shower cartridge includes two outlets at the back that includes a spring covered by a rubber cap (O-spring). It may be that the entire cartridge may not need to be replaced but only the O-Springs. Its much cheaper to do so, so you will need to inspect those to see if the rubbers are worn and chipped or if the springs have lost their tension. Remove and observe the orientation of the O-spring as the larger opening of the internal spring goes into the cartridge with the smaller opening covered by the rubber cap. Once you replace those you can just follow the rest of the video to put everything back in place and test to see if everything works. Always aim to have to have all parts ready in the event that its necessary and buy local so its easier and cheaper to do so especially if its a DIY project.

@MIlesTeg2023 2 года назад

Thanks for this! Just to add some of my experience. I had a slow drip out of my shower head. I contacted Delta and after various emails back and forth they sent me some replacement O-rings for the cartridge. This did not fix the problem. My local hardware store had replacement Delta cartridges for $52. Being cheap, I found a non Delta version on Amazon for about $34. I went with the off brand. It worked however the tolerances are pretty tight on this cartridge and I noticed it was harder to get in and out. Also note, BE CAREFUL removing this cartridge unless you plan on replacing it. It can get really tight and although there a slots to pry it out with a screw driver, it can be ruined if you get too rough with the plastic. Although the aftermarket worked, I would spend the extra 18 buck or so and go with the official Delta replacement. Don't skimp on plumbing parts!

@geraldenders8393 3 года назад

thank you. the only guy to show the finish with water and how the handle works on a new install. GREAT JOB

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 года назад

Happy to help! Thanks for watching

@roberthuppe1864 2 года назад

Thanks for the great video. I just replaced our shower cartridge that was leaky. I followed your instructions step by step. No more leaks. Thanks !

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Happy to help, thanks for watching!

@pamjedlicka8451 3 года назад

Great video!! simple explanations were clear and concise. Really appreciate it.

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 года назад

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

@louiseward-ml1jx Год назад

I just asked a plumber leave after he quoted $750 to adjust the temperature! Thank you!!

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Holy! You got this!

@jonburrows2684 20 дней назад

@@ThePlumbingGurusfor real! Dude must live in commifornia or New York. That’s a total gouge

@mejianancy04 Год назад

Omg!! Ive watched so many videos and yours was the easiest to follow! Thank you so much!! 💪🏼

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Awesome!! Happy to help you out! You are very welcome What made our video so easy to follow?

@jacoby75 8 месяцев назад

Great video. Very clear communication with clear directions and great video to see what you were doing. Very helpful for a home improvement newbie like myself who is terrified of touching plumbing. Thank you.

@ThePlumbingGurus 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@leonedwards1741 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, you did a great job taking us through the different steps and showing us the obstacles we might encounter. You spoke with a very clear voice easy to understand, now I can tackle this job a new level of confidence .🙂

@ThePlumbingGurus 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@rollingstone3017 2 года назад

Very good instruction. Lots of thoughtful tips. THANKS!!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@texasmann 2 года назад

Best installation video I've seen on RU-vid! I liked and subscribed! Thanks for the video!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Than you so much! Happy we could help

@zman4hbo 2 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video! I followed your video and fixed my own shower leak. The whole thing was pretty corroded but your tip on using WD-40 worked perfectly.

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Glad we could help

@phosphodiesterase 2 года назад

This helped me fix the leaking shower faucet. Thank you so much. Very much appreciated.

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

You betcha!

@jalpha100 Год назад

You are awesome. Thanks for posting. Made the cartridge replacement that much easier.

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Awsome!! Happy to help and thanks for watching!

@chukmug4104 4 года назад

Your video provided an explanation for why i could not get the handle screw unscrewed. Thank you for that. A very well done video.

@ThePlumbingGurus 4 года назад

+chukmug glad we were able to help out! Thanks for leaving us a comment.

@Pocketsquareheroes 2 года назад

Great video...I hope the viewers listen to all the little tips you drop. Those come from experience.

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Thanks!

@myinfoismyinfo9533 Год назад

I just followed this video's advice completely from beginning to end, including my wife and I being on our phones when I turned the main waterline back on to check for leaks, and it went 100% smoothly due to all that is shared here. Including even the trick about putting the large o-ring back on by first turning it backwards to listen for that click. THANK YOU so much!

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

that's awesome! happy we could help you out! Would you mind joining our Facebook Page called The Plumbing Gurus and share your story?

@K_S536 Год назад

Hi- what is the cartridge type?

@rizalhalim331 Год назад

Thank you, you are the guru of my plumbing needs

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

You betcha

@modus16222 2 года назад

excellent info on the set screw. I had the same problem of it being calcified. Thanks for the heads up!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

You betcha!

@Shintobeme 4 года назад

MY UPDATE: I tried my best to get that cartridge out by pulling and moving it left, right, up and down and it barely moved. Then it clicked in my brain lol, put the handle back on and just turn to the left. lol It came right off. Hope this saves someone the frustration I went through before I figured it out.

@ThePlumbingGurus 4 года назад

+Shintobem hey good job!! That’s awesome. We really appreciate you sharing that. Thanks for watching

@franciscopagan6902 4 года назад

Good job

@aprilhoffman3090 3 года назад

i had to spray wd-40 inside and around the cartridge and let it sit a couple hours before i could loosen the whole thing out. Mine was super stuck in there, if that is encouraging for anyone

@RifleG36 3 года назад

There was a plastic and brass knob and a small rubber O-ring that I had to remove from the front of the old water cartridge. Once those parts were removed, I was able to remove the old water cartridge easily by wiggling the cartridge in an up and down motion.

@carlosroberto167 3 года назад

Thanks dude! You save my life 😂

@Skidzjr 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I followed everything step by step, I was pretty scared to take this on to be honest but no more leak 👍!

@ThePlumbingGurus 11 месяцев назад

That’s great news! Happy for you

@germaintaylor7609 3 года назад

Thank you so MUCH !!! I followed your instructions and used the WD 40 and let it sit for a while , it turned easily with the channel locks and I replaced the cartridge

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 года назад

Awesome! Happy to help

@EKIM713 3 года назад

Wooh! Thanks for all the tips!

@grantpassman2318 Год назад

Outstanding explanation! Nice job fellas! I appreciate it.

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Thank you

@ericdowney6374 3 года назад

You explain very well. Subscribed!

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 года назад

Thank you! And thanks for watching

@jkk4657 3 года назад

Thank you for the hint on the water temp adjustment, my water was hot and lava temp. The water in Phoenix is hot out of the city pipes 10 months of the year. We like cold showers here

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 года назад

Happy to help! Thanks for watching

@bropain 3 года назад

Great video tutorials! Extremely well done.

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 года назад

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it. Thanks for watching

@myrarhodus 3 года назад

@@ThePlumbingGurus pl

@DisNS333 2 года назад

This video got me to stop the annoying showerhead drip that's been going on for weeks! THANK YOU!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

happy to help!

@baddad5781 Год назад

Bravo my friend and thank you for sharing your experience with us.

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Thanks!

@melanietrota7263 6 месяцев назад

Hi guys!! Thanks for this video! Very easy follow and complete :) You saved me 400 bucks! Greetings from Canada, Melanie

@ThePlumbingGurus 6 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! Greeting to you too

@tr4u5mp90 3 месяца назад

Great video brother. You answered all the questions i had in my head..

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 месяца назад

Thank you 🙏

@bonoquo Год назад

Thank you very much for the instructive step by step video I took my time followed accordingly and I came out of champ thank you for making me look good for Spouse You The Man! Houston Texas

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Glad we could help!

@procrastinatingagain8914 Год назад

Super helpful, exactly what I needed, thanks!

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

You betcha! Happy to help

@Ethan.s.. Год назад

Excellent video, I enjoyed your presentation. Thanks

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@riyadw9599 2 года назад

Excellent! Will start my replacement soon.

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

You got this! Let us know how it goes

@mrocob83 Год назад

Thanks man. You made this look super easy

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Happy to help!

@huhhuhhuh4069 Год назад

Thank you. Just what i needed. My cartridge had a small space to insert a flathead screw driver to help get it out

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Good work!

@greersp 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. You helped me save several hundred dollars on a plumber!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Happy to help!

@tonyvu60 Месяц назад

Thanks for making the video. Very detailed and easy to understand. ♥️

@ThePlumbingGurus Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful!

@christopheremmanuel4147 3 года назад

Well explained & documented.

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 года назад

Thank you and thanks for watching

@gregoryflatt 3 года назад

Thanks! Got it done.

@SomeDudeSomewhereOverThere 3 года назад

Exactly what I needed!

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 года назад

+Edward Colson awesome! Glad we could help you out!

@BukesWorld Год назад

Thank you. I had a hell of a time removing the cartridge because it came apart in two halves. Nevertheless, you get a Trple A rating for your walk through illustration. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Excellent!

@kylehang1999 Год назад

How'd you get the second half out?

@BukesWorld Год назад

@@kylehang1999 honestly, I kept pulling and prying until it came loose.

@klm8303 Год назад

Thanks so much! Super helpful! Got 'er done.

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Happy to help

@MikeinCC 3 года назад

I would add silicone or PTFE (waterproof) grease to the 3 o-rings on the new cartridge. Makes inserting easier, and minimizes risk of deforming or rolling the o-ring when inserting. Furthermore, if you have to replace the cartridge again sometime, the greased cartridge will come out easier.

@StevennH1 2 года назад

Great tip this is why I always carry Vaseline or petroleum jelly with me

@lordgarth1 2 года назад

@@StevennH1 petroleum based lubricant will destroy those o rings.

@letswork2217 2 года назад

I was struggling to get out the original .. I had to spray some lubricant with a nozzle .. helped out so much.

@HarveySarai 2 года назад

Can we use WD-40

@js8741 2 года назад

Thanks for the info!! I was wondering if he was going to lube those o rings or not.

@nicholtoomire7815 Год назад

Thank you I followed your directions and easily replaced my filter!

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Glad it helped!

@gkterry 2 года назад

Worked perfectly! I used a strap wrench to help get the round escutcheon and the brass nut off with no issues. Thank you!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

That’s a great idea! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment

@andreaneumann311 2 месяца назад

Thank you this video helped me so much!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 месяца назад

Glad it helped!

@blakeroni Год назад

Clayton, great work thank you!

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@elvincapestany1797 2 года назад

It worked! Thanks a bunch!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Awesome! Happy to help

@sporadics 3 года назад

the WD 40 advice saved my behind...thx!

@cmnicholson7206 3 месяца назад

I am the least handy person ever but I was able to fix the leak. Thank you very much!

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 месяца назад

Great job!

@bobturano1247 7 месяцев назад

Thank you this is a major resource

@ThePlumbingGurus 7 месяцев назад

You betcha. Happy to help

@ro7242 Год назад

Hay now this instuction video was very well done and helpful .I replaced a cartridge in about a 30 min

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Awesome! Thanks for watching

@Mareka6969 Год назад

thank you for making this video, it helped me out alot! PS: I stripped the allen key screw and had to drill it out, it was stuck. The big nut that holds the cartridge also didn't want to come loose so I ended up cutting it with a sawzall. I had lots of fun with this project, glad its done.

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Sounds like you had some problems but you were able to fix the problem. It can be tough sometimes. Good for you for getting it done ✔️ Thanks for watching and leaving a comment

@Mareka6969 Год назад

@@ThePlumbingGurus I'm an electrician by trade 😉

@954buggy Год назад

I’m dealing with a completely stripped set screw. If I drill it, will I have problems putting the handle back on? Can I just replace the set screw?

@Str8sixfan 4 года назад

I think I was on some GWVL video calls with you...here I am with a bathroom remodel and needing to know how to do this! Thank you so much for doing this vid!

@ThePlumbingGurus 4 года назад

Haha awesome!! Thanks for watching. Glad we could help.

@Str8sixfan 4 года назад

@@ThePlumbingGurus what about on the shower head & neck. The old one I've pulled out has a blue like film/putty/something on the threads that it's obviously not teflon tape. What is that product that I need to put on the threads as I install the new one?

@ThePlumbingGurus 4 года назад

It’s called pipe dope. But you could just use Teflon if you don’t have it. Wrap it 3-4 times and it will be fine. A shower head doesn’t have constant pressure so you don’t really have to worry to much.

@Str8sixfan 4 года назад

@@ThePlumbingGurus Thank you so much! One less trip to the hardware store!

@jessebbutanda586 Год назад

Thanks for the tip, have that issue on the shower, leaking hot water, buy the cartridge and install it. Awesome information on the repair., Thanks.

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

You betcha! Thanks for watching

@jessebbutanda586 Год назад

@@ThePlumbingGurus contacted Delta, and they are providing the parts free, and the spout. Warranty.

@TacoLoco-gq2pt 11 месяцев назад

This video helped a bunch, thank you

@ThePlumbingGurus 11 месяцев назад

Glad it helped!

@ahmedbamouh4936 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the tip 👍👍

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 месяца назад

No problem 👍

@colestrawn7865 5 месяцев назад

Great video!

@ThePlumbingGurus 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@AlekVila 2 года назад

Thank you! This helped me out.

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

You betcha! Happy to help

@mikealleman2314 2 года назад

Just what I needed. Discovering the job while you are doing it is a littler nerve racking

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Glad we could help

@danheatherly5920 Год назад

Thanks for the video. I mainly knew what I was doing but your explanations really helped. This replacement went without a hitch. The last one caused a leak, had to leave the water off, and then call a plumber. Your video really helped.

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Happy to help! Thanks for watching

@randyburgos Год назад

Thank you guys so much. Man did this video help. Went to the store got the part came home and put it in. No more leaking. Again thank you. Randy

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

You betcha! Happy to help

@workcardoza-izquierdo352 3 месяца назад

You made it so easy!

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 месяца назад

Thanks. I have also been plumbing for a long time lol

@modogg42 Год назад

Lol good point with having 2 people. I only had one so lot of hustle up and down the stairs. Also thanks for mentioning size of the Allen wrench. I only had metric size and didn’t realize why it wasn’t fitting right

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Haha good work on you getting it done!

@eileenturner2014 3 месяца назад

Thank you....this is very informative and very easy to follow ;-))

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 месяца назад

You're very welcome!

@eileenturner2014 3 месяца назад

I am researching a cartridge for the Addison series trim....number on the old is 31125. Has it morphed or is it the same?

@sheskrafty5031 7 месяцев назад

Cartridge replacement handled 😅🙏🏼 fantastic video, thank you!

@ThePlumbingGurus 7 месяцев назад

You're welcome and thanks for watching.glad it helped

@KenDebono 3 года назад

I'm glad you made this video. I was very curious to know what the large O-ring sitting behind the big nut was for.

@CynthiaWord-iq7in 2 года назад

yeah great a cracked o-ring will cause handle..to not be able turn turn off water, more than a drip. The Collar Nut can be loosened with a locking grip wrench.

@garydyas5448 5 месяцев назад

Great video. It helped me do the job!

@ThePlumbingGurus 5 месяцев назад

Glad it helped!

@phillymathguy8142 Год назад

If your brass collar is hard to loosen, spray some WD-40 on the threads & let sit for 10 minutes. If the cartridge is stuck in the valve body, use a small paintbrush & CLR (calcium, lime, rust remover product) to "paint" the inside of the valve body. My cartridge was so stuck in the body that it broke in half when I tried to pull it out.

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Thanks for the tips!

@DannyRayeBrigman Год назад

Great! simple, step by step. Your next VidUo should show others how to make a use full Video !

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Ok, thank you

@dutchymon 2 года назад

Nice one Mon!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Thanks!

@robertzavala3572 3 года назад

Great video

@User37621 2 года назад

Thanks this helped to realize it was a Allen key needed not a phillips 👍🏻

@milkandcookies4227 2 года назад

What size of allen key

@winterwalker4840 2 года назад

Thank you video was so helpful

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Happy to help!

@brendaboyd4313 Год назад

More wiggling and I got it.Thanks for the video

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

No problem 👍

@danielerbach4862 19 дней назад

I did it! Thanks bro

@ThePlumbingGurus 19 дней назад

Nice job!

@elainemiller7503 2 года назад

Thanks so much for giving me the confidence to do it myself!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

You got it!

@fnyack 2 года назад

Nice job, I am going to attempt to do the same thing in my bathroom.

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

You got it!!

@1986dondada Год назад

i know this video is a couple years old but my shower head is leaking and last time the guy charged us $160 and was done in about 10 mins...this will help me save money and broaden my knowledge... thank you so much!

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Happy to help!

@territhomas9514 2 года назад

I did it! Thanks!

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Happy to help! Congrats on doing it! Thanks for watching

@cajunfamily5227 3 года назад

Awsome thanks!!

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 года назад

+Michael Tobat thanks for watching!

@jesusmedina8357 Год назад

Hi. I replaced the cartridges three times because water was not coming down. I had to call the guy to figure that. It turned to be sediment blocking the shower head after all the shutting off and turning on the water. I would suggest to mention that in your video. BTW I find your videos very helpful. Thank you very much for taking the time to make them! Cheers

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

Yes good call. We will add that in future videos. Thanks for sharing your story and supporting our channel.

@js8741 2 года назад

My Delta tub faucet is leaking and I found your video. I'm going to try to replace it myself instead of calling a plumber. You make it seem easy and the problem that I anticipate having is the calcification where the screw is & behind the handle when it gets removed. I hope I can do it successfully!! 🤞🏽🤞🏽

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

You go this!

@sailork3506 Год назад

Agree. Mine was very easy except for the calcium. We have hard water. There are bathroom sprays that include CLR. Get some of that first. And PB Blaster to lube the threaded ring. He didn't say much about the ring, but if you take a channelock pliers and a soft towel. Grab the ring through the towel, and squeeze with moderate pressure (not gorilla). Rotate 30 degrees and repeat. All around the ring. It cracks the calcium. Then you can rotate the ring.

@KennyBucketz Год назад

Thank you!

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

You betcha!

@detpuckfan 4 года назад

The hardest part was allen nut in the handle. CLR and WD-40 in the handle hole and some patience solved that. I only replaced the washers and springs in the old cartridge. Maybe do a video on that for people who want to save more $$$ ?? Excellent video!!

@ThePlumbingGurus 4 года назад

+detpuckfan Awesome work! Yes great idea for a video. Glad we can help you out! Thanks for watching

@ImpalaConvertibleSuperSport 3 года назад

This is what I am interested in. Cartridge is $50, washer and springs are $5.00. But I wasn’t sure this was possible. I wish there was a link to this specifically.

@animeboy1212 3 года назад

What size Allen key did you use for the nut in the handle?

@WorldByTheTale 2 года назад

This is dope

@DavidMWard-tu4xe 4 года назад

Thanks very much for this video! I watched it once and had no trouble with the fix at one of my apartments.

@ThePlumbingGurus 4 года назад

+David M. Ward that’s awesome!! We are super happy to help. Thank you so much for watching.

@valdomirovieira4813 3 года назад

Hi what size Alllen key you used? Thanks

@oudwithrad 3 месяца назад

You are amazing , help me a lot . Where are you located?

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 месяца назад

Thank you 😊 We are located in calgary Alberta.

@michaellicavoli3921 4 года назад

Good job! ,

@ThePlumbingGurus 4 года назад

+Michael Licavoli thank you! Glad we can help out! Thanks for leaving a comment

@RifleG36 3 года назад

This video saved me a lot of money from having to call a plumber. My total expenditure was $51.75 for the Delta water faucet cartridge. I refused to buy the cheaper Danco product.

@ThePlumbingGurus 3 года назад

That's great news! Happy we could help you out and save you some money!!

@jimmyross4352 3 года назад

@RifleG36 Delta cust service told me not to use a Danco cartridge.

@iam_flynn1611 2 года назад

GREAT vid!! I got it done faster than you!! Well, I would have if I found the correct size Allen key/wrench. It was 1/8". Fantastic job, and I even wore my socks in the ...wet tub. What were you thinking?? You know you got over 300 k views, so that means over 600K wet socks!! 👍🤣🤣🤣🤣

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Thank you! Lol that’s lots of wet socks haha Happy to help and keep up the good work!

@cheopr2 2 года назад

just what i needed...iam about to change one like this...very good video...kudos,,,lllll

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

You betcha! Happy to help

@garypearce7065 2 года назад

You do not have to remove the set screw the whole way to remove handle which will help keep you from dropping it in drain then later while not standing over the tub take it out and grease it with a silicon lubricant so next time it will be easier to remove.

@ThePlumbingGurus 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment!

@joannmcollins7724 9 месяцев назад

Awesome 👏

@ThePlumbingGurus 9 месяцев назад

Thanks 🤗

@munzieb 3 года назад

Just replaced my Delta Shower valve. I had a problem getting the retaining nut loose. I had hit it with WD-40 a few days earlier and also on the day I replaced it. I tried a strap wrench. No luck. Tried a large channel wrench. It still wouldn't budge. Decided to try something different. There was probably some hard water build up and I needed to break it free from the internal threads. I got a threaded hose clamp that fit the nut and made it as tight as possible. I gave it a tap on the adjusting nut with a hammer and it broke free right away and turned off easily! I also made my temp adjustments before replacing the valve so they matched the original key setting so I didn't have to keep removing the handle for each adjustment. Also noticed on the new Delta valves that they now a small slot on the top and bottom so it can be pried out with 2 screw drivers.

@SunnyKumar-hj4iy 3 года назад

I drilled through that stubborn set screw because that scale build up makes these screws next to impossible to turn..even after WD40..and i am talking about years old townhouses...yepp drilled right through the screw with a titanium bit..sacrificed the handle ...Valve was fine as it just frees the handle off of the cartridge stem. Of course that is always my last resort in case nothing works...and yes on the last one wD40 didnt cut it.

@dicedicerice69 2 года назад

Thanks so much, hose clamp idea worked perfectly

@munzieb 2 года назад

@@dicedicerice69 Glad it worked for you. Thought about old days working on Aircraft and loosening aluminum electrical cannon plug connectors and it always worked for me.

@sailork3506 Год назад

Excellent video. However, the entire job is trivial without the calcium buildup. So some of your dinking around to clear the calcium buildup, which you did off camera, would have been VERY helpful had you included some video of that process. Also, ws40 is not nearly as good as pb blaster. And a spray CLR bathroom cleaner helps to free it up as well. We soaked the handle with allen set screw in CLR for a bit to clean it up. When our valve came out, it left a calcium ring where the two valve o-rings seat, so the new valve would not fit back in. It took cleaning out that calcium ring to get the new valve to seat. And a bit of diver's silicone lube. Also, adding some thread lube to the ring that holds the valve in will help the next time you want to replace the valve. Best is the copper stuff from the auto parts store.

@ThePlumbingGurus Год назад

that's awesome! happy we could help you out! Would you mind joining our Facebook Page called The Plumbing Gurus and share your story?