D dgerhard New Member Joined Feb 7, 2018 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location , Feb 7, 2018 #1 Is this something the average Joe can replace? I accidentally broke the handle off not but turning it but getting caught on something. All the fittings seem to be threaded up to the the valve. Thanks
Is this something the average Joe can replace? I accidentally broke the handle off not but turning it but getting caught on something. All the fittings seem to be threaded up to the the valve. Thanks
G Geofd Moderator Staff member Professional Supporting Member Joined Jan 20, 2018 Messages 5,005 Reaction score 1,168 Location Boston, Massachusetts Feb 7, 2018 #2 the valve is no good tha valve stem is broken you should be able to remove that one and install a new one
the valve is no good tha valve stem is broken you should be able to remove that one and install a new one
D dgerhard New Member Joined Feb 7, 2018 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location , Feb 7, 2018 #3 thanks, I assume that's a union closest to the wall. loosen the union and unthread the valve, reverse procedure to assemble?
thanks, I assume that's a union closest to the wall. loosen the union and unthread the valve, reverse procedure to assemble?
G Geofd Moderator Staff member Professional Supporting Member Joined Jan 20, 2018 Messages 5,005 Reaction score 1,168 Location Boston, Massachusetts Feb 8, 2018 #4 that's right......easy just use 2 pliers or adjustable wrenches and put rector seal or Teflon paste on the face of the union
that's right......easy just use 2 pliers or adjustable wrenches and put rector seal or Teflon paste on the face of the union
