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“When customers ask, ‘Can’t I do this?,’ I answer, ‘Is it beyond the shutoff valve?’” says Arnold. “Each fixture will have shutoff valves – one hot, one cold – to isolate it from the rest of the plumbing system. Anything past the shutoff valve, such as changing a spra...
A compression fitting is not a specific plumbing part but rather a type of fastening system for valves, water supply tubes and other plumbing fittings. The valve (or other part) has a port where the pipe slips in, and the port has male threads on the outside. Before you fit the parts ...
After securing theangle seat valveto the pipe, you can now connect the other end of the valve to the desired outlet. This can be a faucet, showerhead, or any other plumbing fixture. Again, use Teflon tape on the threads to ensure a tight seal. Attach the outlet to the valve and tigh...
If your Moen shower faucet begins to drip water and the faucet handle is difficult to turn, it may be time to replace it. First, you need to remove the old valve cartridge before you can install the new one. It just takes a few tools to take apart your M
Shut off the water supply to the shower and protect the surface of the tub or shower floor. Cover the drain to prevent accidentally dropping small parts down it. Remove the handle, trim, and sleeve, then use a plumber’s deep socket to extract the faucet stem from the valve body. Replac...
professional plumber tackles the job. Today I’m back at the bathroom remodel with general contractor Joe Bianco, president of SDG Home Solutions to show you how to install a toilet. He’s brought in Charlie, a master plumber fromDrain Relief, to install three toilets and some shower ...
One of the great things about cartridge-style faucets is how easy they are to service, but when hard water deposits collect on the O-rings and the valve housing, what was once easy is now not easy at all. You should be able to pull the cartridge out with pliers after pulling the pin...
The best way to deal with a clogged drain is to prevent the problem from happening in the first place. There are a few easy measures you can take to keep a shower drain clear: Install a hair catcher.Prevent hair from getting into the drain by installing a hair catcher on top of the ...
To read more stories about this renovation: Shopping for materials Day 1: Demo day Day 2: Installing the bathtub Day 3: Building custom shower shelves, moisture barriers, and cement board Day 4: Replacing the shower valve and finishing the cement board Days 5, 6, 7, 8: A 4-day tiling...