After recently remodeling my main floor bath, my basement shower (shower only) must have felt jealous because the hot valve started to leak. This has been an ongoing issue for a few years.
The first plumber tried to replace the stems (think that is correct term) but he said the threads were damaged and it would be a temporary fix. That lasted about 2 years, and then the next plumber came in.
I am not sure what he did a year ago but he stopped it for about 6 months. Fast forward to now and the hot handle drips water all of the time. It is now time to replace the ENTIRE valves. (I have seperate valves)
I'm tired if throwing money away. Anyway my plan is to open up a hole tonight to prepare for plumbers arrival in the morning. I bought a 14" X 14" access panel at Lowes to cover the hole.
My question is: Will this hole be big enough for them to operate in? Also should i just center the two valves in the hole or is it better to have them one way or the other.
I have never changed one, so i am asking those of you that have. Thanks.
The first plumber tried to replace the stems (think that is correct term) but he said the threads were damaged and it would be a temporary fix. That lasted about 2 years, and then the next plumber came in.
I am not sure what he did a year ago but he stopped it for about 6 months. Fast forward to now and the hot handle drips water all of the time. It is now time to replace the ENTIRE valves. (I have seperate valves)
I'm tired if throwing money away. Anyway my plan is to open up a hole tonight to prepare for plumbers arrival in the morning. I bought a 14" X 14" access panel at Lowes to cover the hole.
My question is: Will this hole be big enough for them to operate in? Also should i just center the two valves in the hole or is it better to have them one way or the other.
I have never changed one, so i am asking those of you that have. Thanks.
