Chefwong Member Messages 949 Reaction score 11 Points 18 Location District of Columbia May 16, 2013 #1 Is it good practice when the ~button~ / plunger in a diverter valve get's sticky - to remove it off the valve body and just add some sort of grease...
Is it good practice when the ~button~ / plunger in a diverter valve get's sticky - to remove it off the valve body and just add some sort of grease...
Jadnashua Retired Defense Industry Engineer xxx Messages 32,770 Reaction score 1,195 Points 113 Location New England May 16, 2013 #2 Mineral deposits may need to be cleaned off. Silicon based plumber's grease helps keep a CLEAN one working well longer. But, some of them end up being pitted, and then they don't work well unless replaced.
Mineral deposits may need to be cleaned off. Silicon based plumber's grease helps keep a CLEAN one working well longer. But, some of them end up being pitted, and then they don't work well unless replaced.
hj Master Plumber Messages 33,613 Reaction score 1,057 Points 113 Location Cave Creek, Arizona Website www.terrylove.com May 16, 2013 #3 Usually, by the time it gets like that, it is worn to the point where it should be replaced. You have to remove it to "grease it" anyway.
Usually, by the time it gets like that, it is worn to the point where it should be replaced. You have to remove it to "grease it" anyway.