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Rbeil (IL)
I have a stuck cartridge valve and not sure if I need a special tool or just some patience and effort, I have a couple of images to hopefully help in the assessment. Thanks for the help in advance guys! Changing because my water will not stop when in off position
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Rbeil (IL)
got the puller and it looks like the plastic outside snapped off... Any suggestions at this point? |
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
One of the pullers has a screw that goes into the brass portion of the stem, you may need that one. |
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Rbeil (IL)
the brass portion came out, just not the plastic outside piece. It is stuck in there and will not budge |
Thanks a lot for all the help and the moral support  |
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Rbeil (IL)
good news, I just broke out all the plastic, thoroughly cleaned the inside and installed the new cartridge. No leaks, no drips! Guess I got lucky. Thanks a lot for all the help and the moral support (which managed to keep me sane through the process)
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
I once drilled the plastic portion of the cartridge out with a bi-metal hole saw, very carefully. |
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