Hi - I am trying to replace washer on the bottom of a stem because shower leaks. It's not hot or cold, but on/off handle in the middle. Anyway, I bought the tool to get the packing nut off, but now I can't budge the stem. Is there a trick to it? Maybe I don't have enough strength in my hands. ...

Can someone possibly identify the make of my stem valve.. . most likely the original in a house built in 1960. My cold water valve leaks through the shower head. The brass is broken & cracked all around the rubber seal at the end so replacing the seals doesn't help. I thought it was a...

My shower stem has a slotted part behind the seat. I was told to have this part up to keep the stem from leaking. I drew a line down the stem so I would know it was upright so it would not leak when the water is on. But when I put it in and tighten it up that part is lineed up so it leaks. What can...

How do I get a stem out or a shower that is stuck?

How can I remove a hard to get out shower stem