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    sara699 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 13, 2007, 01:26 PM
    Can't put on/off knobs on cold/hot water faucet connection
    My bathroom was remodeled by a non-pro who put drywall in between the existing tile wall and the new tub surround. Now the cold and hot on/off knobs won't fit because the stems they mount on aren't long enough due to the additional dry wall. Extensions to the stems were suggested, but none could be found. Is there a way to fix this? It's currently impossible to turn the water on and off! Thank you
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    Jun 13, 2007, 05:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by sara699
    My bathroom was remodeled by a non-pro who put drywall in between the existing tile wall and the new tub surround. now the cold and hot on/off knobs won't fit because the stems they mount on aren't long enough due to the additional dry wall. extensions to the stems were suggested, but none could be found. is there a way to fix this? it's currently impossible to turn the water on and off!! thank you
    Hard to say w/out knowing the brand and model #.
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    Jun 14, 2007, 06:52 AM
    They do make stem extensions for certain brands but since you haven't provided any details we can't be of much help. Regards, Tom
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