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Any expert plumbers in here? Question:
Posted on 7/29/20 at 8:52 am
Posted on 7/29/20 at 8:52 am
If I have a 3 handle shower with Hot, Cold and a Diverter are all of the manifolds the same? Will I be able to swap the stems directly from a new kit into the manifold already in the wall? Or do I have to rip sheetrock to get to the new manifold and install it?
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Posted on 7/29/20 at 8:53 am to Broke
You can replace the stems. I believe the diverter is the same as well b/c I just did the same exact thing in a rental last week.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 8:55 am to Broke
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Will I be able to swap the stems directly from a new kit into the manifold already in the wall
You can buy the stems, no reason to buy a complete kit. Buy a set of stem wrenches, they're cheap.
This post was edited on 7/29/20 at 9:00 am
Posted on 7/29/20 at 8:59 am to eScott
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You can buy the stems, no reason to buy a complete kit.
Well she wanted newer handles and stuff so we got a new kit complete with manifold. The old handles were shite. Took a handle puller to get those old bastards off.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:01 am to Broke
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Will I be able to swap the stems directly from a new kit into the manifold already in the wall?
Yes, but not just any new kit. Have to get a kit with the same or compatible stems. Should likely be close enough if you stay in the same brand. Take all of the stems out to compare, and then take one with you to the store. Lowes has a section where you can just buy replacement stems, knobs, etc.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:03 am to Steadyhands
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Yes, but not just any new kit. Have to get a kit with the same or compatible stems. Should likely be close enough if you stay in the same brand. Take all of the stems out to compare, and then take one with you to the store. Lowes has a section where you can just buy replacement stems, knobs, etc.
That's sort of the problem. There are exactly 2 (two) kits that are 3 handle at Home Depot. So you get your choice of two.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:04 am to Broke
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I have a 3 handle shower with Hot, Cold and a Diverter
I thought I was doing good just to have a fluffer on set.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:06 am to Broke
call a plumber
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:07 am to Deep Purple Haze
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call a plumber
Shut your pie hole and let the OT handle the hard stuff skippy
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:09 am to Broke
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That's sort of the problem. There are exactly 2 (two) kits that are 3 handle at Home Depot. So you get your choice of two.
Thank God for ansi standards. I saw that you've already bought a kit, but you can find a variety of knobs that'll fit your new stems.
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This post was edited on 7/29/20 at 9:13 am
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:09 am to Broke
mplc can prob help u. he's a handyman
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:10 am to Broke
if you get the same exact one you should be able too
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:11 am to Broke
I’m a plumber but far from an expert. I tried changing the bathtub drain cover once and destroyed the entire plumbing setup beneath the tub.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:17 am to Broke
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Any expert plumbers in here?
-Pay day's Friday.
-Shite don't flow up hill.
-Don't bite your finger nails.
What'd I win?
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:17 am to Broke
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That's sort of the problem. There are exactly 2 (two) kits that are 3 handle at Home Depot. So you get your choice of two.
I am no plumber but you cant just buy a random faucet set and have the pieces be interchangeable. If you are in Baton Rouge go to B&B Faucet on Fla Blvd. They are the faucet gurus. They have parts and kits for everything
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:20 am to GetmorewithLes
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am no plumber but you cant just buy a random faucet set and have the pieces be interchangeable. If you are in Baton Rouge go to B&B Faucet on Fla Blvd. They are the faucet gurus. They have parts and kits for everything
That's what I was going to suggest too. I would just try to take one of the stems with you or all three and see what they have.... Someone there should be able to match it up by sight.
I would hesitate to wear one of your stupid fancy watches though, they priced by what they think they can get away with.
This post was edited on 7/29/20 at 9:23 am
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:41 am to Broke
Just change cartridges. Place in florida Blvd between O’Neal and flannery has what u need. Bring them the cartridge
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:46 am to Broke
quote:if only there were plumbing supply stores...
That's sort of the problem. There are exactly 2 (two) kits that are 3 handle at Home Depot. So you get your choice of two.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 9:52 am to bee Rye
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if only there were plumbing supply stores...
That's my next step. I'm not a total idiot but I also don't want to spend $400 on a set that isn't for me.
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