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    shower drain forSterling 48" shower surround

    I have a Sterling 48" shower surround in my master bathroom. A few months after installation I noticed water leaking in my garage. I look at the drain in the base of the surround and there is an 1/8" gap between drain and base of surround that is filled with silicone caulk. I put more caulk...
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    No hot water from Moen shower faucet

    Problem solved, fire the plumber I finally decided to cut into the sheetrock and remove the side of the shower surround so I can remove the Moen shower faucet. My friend that did the plumbing discovered the problem. All the plumbing is copper and he used shark-bite T's. Well, one of the...
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    No hot water from Moen shower faucet

    Good point, but I have the black plastic piece on the stem and I can see how far it needs to turn CCW for hot. I have tested it several times with the handle on. One side of the white plastic has HC and I have that on top. I've tried it upside down without success.
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    No hot water from Moen shower faucet

    There is a piece internal to the cartridge and it is not stuck. When I shake the cartridge, it makes a noise like a can of paint which is good according to Moen. I think the problem is the pressure, but the water pressure for hot and cold is fine on all faucets in the house. I have a regular...
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    No hot water from Moen shower faucet

    I purchased a Moen shower faucet L82691 from Lowes and installed it behind my nice new Sterling shower surround. When I turn on the water, I get lots of cold water and only luke warm water when it is turned all the way to hot. I don't have the handle on yet, so the plastic limit pieces are not...
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