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    Jul 19, 2014, 03:18 AM
    Symmons shower valve
    My problem is the volume control does not work. (s96-1)



    The square protrusion on the control handle which slips into a black plastic part
    Does not move the black plastic part. The plastic part is stripped. Can this be replaced and how is it done?
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    Jul 19, 2014, 02:35 PM
    Hi Afford...

    You're talking about a valve I have been installing and repairing for over 30 years now, so read on...

    Remove all of the chrome trim parts and then you will need a 5/16" allen wrench to remove the DIVERTER RETAINER and a 5/16" x 3" LAG BOLT to remove the DIVERTER SPINDLE itself. Although the bolt sounds wrong it is exactly what [COLOR=#417394]Symmons[/COLOR] recommends.

    You will need to screw the 5/16" lag bolt into the spindle and then give a strong YANK to remove the old spindle (hold valve body here). To install the new spindle you will need to grease (silicone grease) the new spindle at the O-RING to insert it into the valve body... push hard to seat it. Then re-install the retainer (be careful not to drop it... ) and test all.

    That should get you up and running again. Let us know how you make out, OK?

    MARK
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