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 Moen shower valve and it is possible to do this job on your own. It will save you money in the long run, ...
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...
Find the two c-clips that secure the cartridge to the house plumbing sleeve. The top of the c-clips are visible on the top front and back of the plumbing stop valve. The stop valve is the part of the house plumbing where all the shower pipes connect. Step 6 Pull the c-clips out o...
Install the valve between the shower arm and your existing showerhead and hand-held showerhead. The valve has a built-in reduced-flow rate of 2.0 gpm while maintaining the same water pressure. When used in conjunction with a 2.5 gpm showerhead, automatic savings of 20%, or 1/2 gpm is ...
A diverter allows you to release water from the tub spout or showerhead without needing a separate set of handles for each exit. When the diverter valve closes, water pressure builds in the pipes until it travels upward and out of the showerhead. When the valve is open, water follows the...
Install the new flush valve in its place, then tighten the flush valve nut and replace the tank-to-bowl gasket before putting the tank back into position. Secure the tank-to-bowl bolts and reconnect the water supply to the toilet. Turn the water back on and allow the tank to fill up....
STEP 1:Allow 10 minutes for the water level to drop. Then, locate the water supply hose on the wall behind the toilet and turn the handle clockwise to close the valve. STEP 2:Examine the water level in the toilet bowl. Ideally, the water would be about halfway up the bowl. If the...
DELTA Q Delta Q – built by Gordon Haslam, Portland, OR, 85 hp Merc – 20 mph DOUBLE EAGLE Double Eagle: We accumulated 2836 hrs. over a 9 year peroid on the first engine which was a OMC Cobra. It performed well but the OMC does not compare to the Mercruiser 4.3 LXH that is in...
Install shower heads with a reduced flow head and a single shutoff valvethat can easily be turned off and on mid-shower. Organize your supplies before you turn on the shower. Be sure you have everything you need: soap, shampoo, conditioner, a wash cloth, back brush, shaver, and shaving...
How to replace all of the gaskets and springs in a Delta brand Single-Handle kitchen faucet. These are also called "ball faucets." Purchase a replacement parts kit from a reputable hardware store, such as Home Depot. The kit Home Depot...