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    rip-cord Posts: 15, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 1, 2008, 01:19 PM
    No Hot Water in Shower
    Hello well I am finally getting to the end stages of completing our bathroom in the basement. I was testing the shower before I put the covers on and I only get cold water. I know it is hooked up right and I am getting hot water at the sink fine. I can only turn the knob from 6 o'clock to 3 o'clock and no further. I only get cold water. Any ideas before I pull my hair out.

    I am hoping this is something simple since the wall is tiled now. I can still access the valve but nothing else.

    P.S. the lines are pex.

    Thanks
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    afaroo Posts: 4,006, Reputation: 251
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    Dec 1, 2008, 02:30 PM

    Hello rip,

    Can you tell us some more, what brand and model is you faucet is it single handel, is it shower only or Shower/Tub?
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    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
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    Dec 1, 2008, 04:11 PM
    Answer Afaroo's question Rip cord.

    Then check to make sure that there are no inline shutoffs to the valve (slotted heads under trim plate).

    Otherwise, I would have youshut the water off to the valve (hot and cold) and then remove the spindle/cartridge assembly. Then PULSE the hot and cold water (spindle/cartridge out) and see if hot water flows... if it does then the spindle/cartridge may be damaged and need to be replaced.

    At this time, check to be sure there is no obstruction inside the valve.

    Let us know what you find...

    MARK
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