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  • May 31, 2008, 03:54 PM
    Oneill474
    Faucet stems in the bathtub
    On the tub the faucet stem has to be replaced. Even if you have the
    Proper lenth. And they resemble the one that is installed. The threading does not match with the fitting that's embedd in the wall.
    It would be nice to buy the entire tub/bath kit. But I don't know if the stems
    Would screw in? I often wonder if people buy the kits for existing tubs, not
    Knowing if the threading is agreeable. I don't know what kind of stem it is. I brought the stem to a plumbing shop, they charged me $30.00. Home depot
    Has stems for $10.00 but they didn't have my size. It's the hot water side. The problem with the stem is the handle part the handle and the stem end have
    Lost there grip, the groves in the handle and the stem rub away.
  • May 31, 2008, 04:13 PM
    speedball1
    Tell us what brand of valve you're working on? How old? Are you sure you're not trying to install a hot water stem and washer assembly in the cold water side? Regards, Tom

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