Can anyone tell me what this is called

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Can anyone tell me what this is called
Author: Laconic (SC) I know what it does, but I'm not sure what kinda valve it is. I have a room I can shut the valve off, but water doesn't stop. Need help identifying so I know what I'm after. Thanks in advance. [ibb.co]
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is called
Author: Paul48 (CT) It looks like an integral stop on a shower valve.
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is called
Author: hj (AZ) The picture does NOT help us identify the brand of valve, just its purpose.
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is called
Author: Laconic (SC) [ibb.co] [ibb.co] [ibb.co] Maybe these will help a little more Edited 1 times.
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is called
Author: packy (MA) paul48 from CT nailed it. it is a shut off for the tub/shower valve.
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is called
Author: NP16 (OR) Great now you know what those are. wow that is one ugly solder joint! Now hire a plumber to cut it out and install a new and modern thermostatic shower valve since your wall is opened. Edited 2 times.
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is called
Author: Laconic (SC) Room you see has been closed has been 15 years. Building probably build in the 70s
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is called
Author: bernabeu (SC) you may, or may not, be able to 're-washer' the stop valve but the wall is open replace the entire valve assembly ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is called
Author: hj (AZ) Your problem would that since it is not threaded for its own escutcheon, it had a large teardrop shaped flange that went around the faucet stem and covered that stop valve. You would probable NEVER be able to locate a replacement for it.
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is called
Author: marlinman (FL) This is a Kohler Trend shower valve.Valve stems and trim are still available in reproduction.
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