frozen shower diverter seat


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Old 05-30-00, 05:53 PM
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I need to replace the seat for my shower diverter valve. The seat is corroded and my seat wrench is just stripping the brass seat.
I have a map gas torch but don't want to start a fire.
I have done some heating and used liquid wrench but no go.

anyone have a suggestion ?

I'm all ears - got tools .

Short of opening wall ?
Thanks in advance.

KC
 
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Old 05-30-00, 06:00 PM
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by somepaguy@dejanews.com:
I need to replace the seat for my shower diverter valve. The seat is corroded and my seat wrench is just stripping the brass seat.
I have a map gas torch but don't want to start a fire.
I have done some heating and used liquid wrench but no go.

anyone have a suggestion ?

I'm all ears - got tools .

Short of opening wall ?
Thanks in advance.

KC
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Looks like it might be time to open the back wall and replace the valve.

Striped seats are a pain and it may not even come out of there.

One ither thing you can do besides replacing the valve is leave it in the tub spout position and install a diverter spout to divert the water to shower when need.

But then again this may not work either since there are two closed position on the diverter tub/shower handle.

Best Regards Plumber2000
www.atozplumbing.com



[This message has been edited by Plumber2000 (edited May 30, 2000).]
 
 

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