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autocorrect) and they make large trim covers., take the trim off yourself and see What's leaking and take a picture
autocorrect) and they make large trim covers., take the trim off yourself and see What's leaking and take a picture
$2000 for shower/tub valve and trim kit?
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hydronical
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The faucet does have integral stop valves.
Lie number one confirmed......
Lie number one confirmed......
hydronical
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Yes, there are screwdriver stops on the valve. The one on the left is blocked by a piece of metal. Since another plumber is scheduled for Friday, didn't try to turn on water supply and test the valve. I will definitely ask the plumber to test the valve, and test the screwdriver stops. I will report back when I know more. Thanks all - the feedback is much appreciated!
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Send the new plumber pictures, or ask if they’d like to see the pictures.
There are two parts to the cartridge. Make sure they change all the parts.....
Kohler may have changed the cartridge, verify all the parts are compatible and are assembled correctly.
hydronical
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Looks like a k304 to me. Make sure the plumber brings the entire cartridge assembly and makes sure the directions are followed.
I wouldn’t install a kohler, I’d use delta if I did a new valve.
What's on the opposite side of this faucet?
hydronical
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There is another tiled shower on the opposite side of the wall in the photo.
hydronical
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Hired a new master plumber who has his own small company, rather than a large company with several trucks. He tested the old Kohler valve and stated that it was leaking and the screw stops did not work (hard water in the area). Nonetheless, he replaced the valve and installed a beautiful Delta trim kit for just under $1000. Job took a little longer than he expected (~3.5 hours) because he had to cut through that relatively thick sheet metal to access the valve.
hydronical
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Should caulk be installed around the trim?
Yes., that's a must., clear bathroom silicone, clean up with a sponge. unless you want white caulking.
Mitchell-DIY-Guy
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So is not making access available on the backside of that wall. What's there? A closet? Another room? SOMETHING has to be on the other side, and unless it's another tiled wall it's probably easier to work from there.
I see all kinds of thoughtless work that doesn't rear it's ugly head UNTIL there is a problem, like this. This is a bit of work and the prices, high as they may seem, are in line with today's world.
hydronical
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The job is done now, but, Yes... There is another tiled shower on the opposite side of the wall in the photo.
The delta remodel plates have a rubber gasket on the back. So does the round trim plate.
And silicone doesn’t clean up with a sponge.
Probably don't need to caulk it if there is rubber behind it. If you do use tub and tile caulk. It cleans up
nicely. Your job looks really nice with that plate. Your plumber did a good job.
nicely. Your job looks really nice with that plate. Your plumber did a good job.
I don’t have a problem with caulk if it’s applied correctly. Usually it’s not.....more doesn’t mean better necessarily
Big price difference between the two companies. Saved a thousand, good job.
Big price difference between the two companies. Saved a thousand, good job.
