mjsmith0
New Member
I was removing a shower valve to replace the washer, but when I removed it I was surprised to see that the valve seat came along for the ride. The valve seat has a nick in it that apparently dug into the washer which allowed it to unscrew as I was removing the valve. At first I was cursing because my simple DIY job just got bigger, but at least I found the source of the problem was the valve seat.
Now I need to figure out how to replace it. I found this picture that looks pretty much like what I have.
It appears I will need to find a replacement valve seat and get a valve seat wrench to reinstall it properly. (The valve seat has a square hole, so I guess a valve seat wrench is square like this one?)
I also have to figure out how to order the darn valve seat and not sure how to id the part no without knowing the model of the shower valve assembly (which is inside the wall) this might be the biggest challenge.
Do I have this right? Anything else I should know (other than I should just use a plumber to fix this!)
Now I need to figure out how to replace it. I found this picture that looks pretty much like what I have.
It appears I will need to find a replacement valve seat and get a valve seat wrench to reinstall it properly. (The valve seat has a square hole, so I guess a valve seat wrench is square like this one?)
I also have to figure out how to order the darn valve seat and not sure how to id the part no without knowing the model of the shower valve assembly (which is inside the wall) this might be the biggest challenge.
Do I have this right? Anything else I should know (other than I should just use a plumber to fix this!)