Bonnet Nut Frozen

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Bonnet Nut Frozen

Author: texas tornado (TX)

I have a Valley single handle shower - no tub spout- that was installed in 2000 in new house. Just recently it started to drip from the shower head. I tried to take the bonnet nut off to see what parts I need to order but it is frozen. I have spayed WD-40 and let it sit, tapped all around with a mallet and still no luck to remove it. Any ideas appreciated. Also I replaced the shower head arm due to being all pitted and now I notice water coming from the hole where it goes into the wall. I used Teflon tape on the threads and have it completely screwed all the way in. Should it have an O-Ring? There wasn't one when I took it out. When I finally get this thing apart would it be better to just replace with a new unit or order replacement parts? First time poster with only a little bit of plumbing experience. Thanks

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Re: Bonnet Nut Frozen
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) There should not be an O-ring on the shower arm, maybe you wrapped the Teflon the wrong way and it came off as you screwed the arm in ?
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Re: Bonnet Nut Frozen
Author: texas tornado (TX) I wrapped the tape clockwise as the thread was facing away from me. You're right it should be counterclockwise. Any thoughts on removing the bonnet nut?
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Re: Bonnet Nut Frozen
Author: ravi102769 (VA) No offense intended but it sounds like you need to call a plumber. Watch what he does so that you may learn from the experience.
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