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Author:
coopns
I installed the symmonds valve and I noticed only luke warm hot water. A bit of research and I took apart the valve and the balancing spindle is stuck, I guess it should move when shaken. Any thoughts on how to get it unstuck? I tried in vinegar, not sure how are to tap it?
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Author:
Paul48 (CT)
Replace it.Even if you free it up, it will probably get stuck again very quickly.
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Author:
packy
take the cartridge out and tap the handle end against a piece of wood. a sharp tap and all will be well.
by the way, don't take this as wrong, but did you read the directions.
P/S, i usually don't read them either.
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Author:
packy
paul, i disagree. the valve is new. it is tested at the factory using water. it then sits on a shelf for many months. the residual water will cause the balancing spindle to (sort of) corrode in place. i automatically tap all symmons valves before i install them. never had one stick after loosening.
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Author:
Paul48 (CT)
Sorry....read it as 2 seperate issues.
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Author:
coopns
So I can crack it pretty hard. Can I spray some PB blaster in there or WD40?
Can I hit it too hard? Is there anything to break?
I saw someone mentioned Simple Green.
Thanks for the help.
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Author:
packy
don't spray anything on it. just remove the cartridge and give it a sharp rap on a piece of wood. as i said, hit the end with the grooves on it onto the wood.
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Author:
Wheelchair
Packy, I read the instructions. It say "tap" not "rap"
then again... I could have read it wrong (smiling)
Best Wishes
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Author:
packy
rap..
to strike, especially with a quick, smart, or light blow: He rapped the door with his cane.
tap..
to strike with a light but audible blow or blows; hit with repeated, slight blows: He tapped the door twice
wheelchair, miss pearl flunked me in junior english but doc evans passed me my second time around..
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Author:
coopns
I did bang it pretty hard a number of times and sprayed it with WD40 and she loosened up and I could feel it moving. Sure enough, the old hot water came out. I contacted symmons and they said they would send out a new spindle.
Thanks for all the advice.
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Author:
Wheelchair
Congrats! I guess "Banging" is better then "Rap" or "Tap" in producing better results. I'll add that to my list.
Best Wishes
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Author:
coopns
Will the WD40 foul things up? I guess I should probably just install the new spindle when it arrives from symmonds.
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Author:
packy
WD40 did no good but it will do no harm either.
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