Recent content by dav123

Problem solved! I think what MAY have happened was that in the absence of water when I first shut it off, the hot side shutoff screw became stuck to its seat and unable to pass any water when the water was turned back on. With no hot, then the balance spool also shut down the cold. After...

Can I remove the balancing spool to check it/free it up?

Aha, partial success! I turned the slotted stubs to see what happened and now I have hot water. Not so much cold, yet. I had not turned these earlier, so they were still 'on' - this is making it look like there is some rust/sediment/solder in the lines, as you first suggested....and I...

I believe the gate valves were indeed gate valves - inside are a pair of plates ('gates'?) that slide back and forth to block or permit the flow of water. I'm not sure whether it's the specific use of this type of valve, or the presence of any kind of shut-off valve that you refer to as...

I'm having problems with a Delta tub/shower faucet. I'm not certain of the model number, but when I dismantle it, the parts look identical to those in Delta's diagram for Classic Series Models 600 Series. There is a pull-up diverter on the tub spout, not a push button diverter. What has...