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Kbrnak

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We are very new DIY people. I have background in helping my dad but that is about it. Our water wouldn't shut off last night in our shower. I still need to look for an access panel but shut off the main line for now. I called my dad and he told me I needed to replace the brass piece. Got the handles off and plate off and can not figure out how to get the brass valve out.

I have used two wrenches and am waiting for some more strength to get home and maybe that will help.

I thought the nut that is closest to the pipe would turn but no luck as the pipe turns with it and it almost looks attached to the pipe. I used lime away and CLR to loosen last night. Have no idea what the white plastic piece is.

I need to get the brass piece out and can't loosen a thing!

I tried to attach a picture but couldn't get my camera to work.

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Your descriptions are too vague. We are well familiar with PP, including a those from that era. Please find someone with a camera before you go taking large wrenches to something! This is the worst time to do this. If you screw it up, you could be without water for 2 more days, or you will pay a Plumber $250 an hour holiday rates to come out! PP showers are usually quite fixable, but I would not take anything apart on the Sunday before labor day, because you will have no access to replacement parts, etc.
 
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Fixed

Thanks for the words of warning but just needed a little more muscle and it is fixed! I actually have a good idea of what I can and can not do from working with my dad, so we were safe.
 
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