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09-15-2011, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Plumbers: Symmons Temptrol Sticking
Go to take a shower this am and handle was stuck. I had not the luxury of coffee and clear thinking and stripped the handle a bit.
Now I'm guessing that this is a common problem? Seals? Diverter?
Recommended next step?
Thanks!
John
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09-15-2011, 06:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: abington,ma.
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John
It is a fairly common problem. The fix is to replace the stem
another fix is to remove the stem blast w/wd 40 or boil it in vinagar
then shake it back and forth till you hear the balance valve move.
Either way shut off water supply,turn handle to the middle ,remove handle,loosen and remove nut and pull out stem
hope this helps
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09-15-2011, 07:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: abington,ma.
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Just thinking if it's the diverter remove control handle,remove face plate,remove large hex nut,screw lag bolt into plastic cartridge,pull straight out and replace the divertor
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09-15-2011, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Replace the stem and handle.About 45-55 dollars.Follow Kennys advice.
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09-15-2011, 07:16 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Hopefully the unit has shutoff behind the faceplate (escutcheon). Makes life easier. Will NOT be the case if was bought from Home Depot.....(which is why they sell for less than plumbing supply houses) If the brass keys are rounded over you need a stem/cartridge unit, as stated above.How old? PM TattooBob
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09-15-2011, 07:22 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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John Call me tomorrow in the morning and I can walk you thru it if you would like, you should have my number? if not let me know and a time and I'll call you
you can call me from 6 am to whenever
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