ZepTepi
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We(hotel I work for) have a sink cartridge that is frozen in place and try as we might we can not get it to budge due too rust or calcium buildup I suspect. Someone had tried removing it several years ago and had apparently even used a torch but to no avail. The edges of the cartridge are partially rounded off but a deep socket still grabs it well but it just won't break free. Even the longtime plumber who's done work here for years was unable to get it out. Because the faucet itself is installed behind granite, as you can see in the attached pics, we have to open the wall in the hallway on the other side of the faucet to access it to replace it but I wanted to try posting here in hopes someone might no a trick we haven't tried to get the cartridge out. I've had luck with vertical cartridges in the past by pouring a little CLR on it and letting it soak to clear some of the calcium/rust but that won't work here because it sits horizontally.
Any help would be much appreciated!
Mark in San Diego
Any help would be much appreciated!
Mark in San Diego