Sirscottyog
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Hi there. In this economy, we are renting our former primary residence. Was in the middle of turning the home and noticed the tub fauce in one bathroom wasn't working. Upon investigation, the supply was off. When I turned it on, I saw why: the faucet was leaking. So I turned the water back off, pulled the handle, plate and goodies to get down to the cartridge. At that point, I swore extensively. The renter tried to fix this themselves. They wrenched on the plastic part of the cartridge and it is quite chewed. They also (and this is the great part) snapped the stem off. Yes, I know. The home is 100+ years old. No access to replace the valve without cutting into priceless subway tile which is not only on the surround of the tub, but the walls and the floors. Which basically means, I cannot cut into the tile, enlarge the access and replace the valve.
Is there anyway to get the stem and cartridge out of there? I have been searching around and have seen a potential solution of taping the cartridge and inserting a 1/2 bolt to try and get the cartridge out.
PS, the cartridge is not moving (spinning) at all...
Is there anyway to get the stem and cartridge out of there? I have been searching around and have seen a potential solution of taping the cartridge and inserting a 1/2 bolt to try and get the cartridge out.
PS, the cartridge is not moving (spinning) at all...