Shower Transfer Valve
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You have a Moen shower valve. I’m not sure by looking at your transfer stem what brand it is.
You need to remove that transfer valve cartridge from that valve and take another pic.
You need to remove that transfer valve cartridge from that valve and take another pic.
TDELMASTRO2012
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Thank you. I simply want to replace the cartridge. When I try to unscrew it using a wrench on the brass hex nut it does not budge. There is also cement around the outer ring which I assume is the valve sleeve.
It should unscrew out of the valve body. It’s just tight. Turn counterclockwise
TDELMASTRO2012
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Ok. I think it's extremely stuck due to the mineral buildup. Is there anything I can put on it to help losen it?
A big wrench
TDELMASTRO2012
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Ok. I'm going to spray some PB blaster on it and then try in a bit. Will post a new pic once I have it out.
it’s not corroded, it’s tight. A lot of factories used air impact wrenches to assemble valves.
here’s the wrench I use.
TDELMASTRO2012
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Thank you. How deep are those sockets and how long is that rachet?
i think it’s 18”, the sockets are the deepest you can buy at the box stores. Not sure how deep it is. It’s 1/2” drive
If the stem is too long I don’t use the ratchet, I use a pipe wrench.
TDELMASTRO2012
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Thank you!
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House Doc
"If it's broken we fix it
Google "valve stem identification." There are a couple of good sites that can help you. If the main valve is Moen, start there first. You may be able to shoot some PB Blaster in there and work it a bit to free it up. Moen usually guarantees their parts for life. (If you're the original owner).
