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worriedkchomeowner (MO)
See the brass nut in the middle? Well I bought a Made In China replacement kit for my bathtub/shower that comes with all the parts for a Price Pfister Verve style I believe.
I didn't pay much attention to this nut in question.
1. Should it be snugged down tight after I tighten the stem into the wall?
2. Does this nut need any teflon tape?
(Didn't use teflon in the wall)
Thanks.
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m & m (MD)
That is the packing nut and its job is to eliminate oozing around the stem shaft when the faucet is in the 'on' position. Tighten it snug, not too tight and not too loose. No need to remove it.
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KCRoto (MO)
after you replace your stem, before putting the escutcheons back on, turn your water on and make sure that everything is leak free. if the packing nut isn't leaking, I wouldn't tighten it down any further unless you like having stiff handles for the tub/shower. In time you will(or should) remove the handles and trim and tighten the packing nuts on both the hot and cold, failure to do so will allow water to leak behind the trim, and hopefully down the shower wall and not behind into the joist space, but I have seen it happen. Generally speaking, if you make sure they are snug once a year or so you should be fine. When they get to the point that they won't tighten anymore, you will have to repack them. It is simple, painless, and quick, but shouldn't be required for years. As a side note, most time Pf stems don't actually need replaced, generally they just need a new washer on the end, and a new screw every few years. The parts cost literally pennies and can be purchased within 2 miles of your house if you live in the brookside area like I suspect from your main water valve.
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packy (MA)
if you want, remove the nut, put a dab of silicone grease or plumbers grease in the opening and put the nut back. install the stem but before putting all the trim back put the handle on, tighten the packing nut until the handle feels firm when turning . you will be fine..
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Paul48 (CT)
" If it ain't broke...........
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hj (AZ)
You ONLY tighten it enough to keep it from leaking when the water is turned on. NO TAPE ANYWHERE.
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