Tonysben
New Member
Hi Folks,
I am in the process of replacing a hot water stem on a bathtub. I purchased a 9C-23H/C Danco stem which is a match for the old stem which is leaking and noticed that the new stem has a silver, wavy metal ring separating the end portion of the stem that goes into the wall and that holds the end washer. I have done this repair before in the past and do not recall such a ring being needed. And the stem that I am replacing doesn't have the ring either. Is this ring needed or is it just set there by the manufacturer to protect the end portion of the stem before it is installed. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide
I am in the process of replacing a hot water stem on a bathtub. I purchased a 9C-23H/C Danco stem which is a match for the old stem which is leaking and noticed that the new stem has a silver, wavy metal ring separating the end portion of the stem that goes into the wall and that holds the end washer. I have done this repair before in the past and do not recall such a ring being needed. And the stem that I am replacing doesn't have the ring either. Is this ring needed or is it just set there by the manufacturer to protect the end portion of the stem before it is installed. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide