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    Dec 17, 2013, 06:10 PM
    No hot water to my shower at all..
    I have no hot water going to my shower. I have hot water eveywhere else just not my tub. Is there anyway to flush my line because I believe it can be a calcium. . iron build up blockage.. HELLPP please 3 days of boiling pots I can't do it anymore!!
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    Dec 17, 2013, 08:14 PM
    Did the water slowly decrease over time or just stop all at once? Does the sink have good pressure, flow and volume?
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    Dec 17, 2013, 08:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Did the water slowly decrease over time or just stop all at once? Does the sink have good pressure, flow and volume?
    Gradual decrease then a full stop.. pressure is good everywhere else..
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    Dec 17, 2013, 08:29 PM
    Two handle valve or one?
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    Dec 17, 2013, 08:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Two handle valve or one?
    Two
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    Dec 17, 2013, 08:31 PM
    Remove the shower head completely so its just the pipe coming from the wall. Try to turn on the shower, anything?
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    Dec 17, 2013, 08:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Remove the shower head completely so its just the pipe coming from the wall. Try to turn on the shower, anything?
    No tried that.. not coming out the spout either
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    Dec 17, 2013, 08:34 PM
    You need to remove the valve stems which means shutting off your main first. Do you know how to remove the knbs and escution plate or bonnet?
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    Dec 17, 2013, 08:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    You need to remove the valve stems which means shutting off your main first. Do you know how to remove the knbs and escution plate or bonnet?
    No I just called a plumber to fix it.. no patience.. thx though
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    Dec 17, 2013, 08:44 PM
    Don't feel frustrated, we were getting into an area where many home owners have to call in athe pros. Loved to hear back with what he finds and does to fix it though. Good luck

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