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RRake722 reacted to Gasinspect's post in the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge with
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i assume you have checked the new cartridge for whether it is reverse thread? been caught out a few times with that on shower valves. Look at the new cartridge and see which way the threads go - although some makes changed during... -
RRake722 replied to the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge.Thanks - good shout but this seems to be normal thread. Thum nail in bottom thread, rotate clockwise thumb nail ends up at top of thread. Righty Tighty.
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RRake722 replied to the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge.Thanks for this, I have worked on stuck stuff before but mainly automotive not shower hardware. I have used heat and shock before today but on alluminium / steel / iron - not brass. I guess its the same principal but just a more gentle...
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RRake722 reacted to Rtplumb's post in the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge with Like.
Ok, the thing with warming up components is to give it enough heat so the threads are 'released'. It's a learnt thing. So, I'm going to assume you've not done this before? Right, get the blowtorch fired up to a low/medium flame then...
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RRake722 replied to the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge.There lies the issue - they are under a solid oak floor glued and nailed to the floor boards underneath, not something I want to get that deeply involved with. a floor rip out is the last thing I need right now.
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RRake722 replied to the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge.There are 2 isolators under the floor, I drilled holes for access, just worried that they might break or not work after being there for 16 years.
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RRake722 replied to the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge.Thanks for the replies so far, I am building up to addressing it, pretty scary as if I damage the main shower unit we dont have a shower and potentially no water in the house until a replacement is found. This same unit is no longer...
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RRake722 reacted to Rtplumb's post in the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge with Like.
I wish I'd got a pound for every jammed shower cartridge I've had replace. This is how I do it, others have their own way. The reason it's stuck is due to a build up of calcium and other minerals in the water 'gluing' the threads...
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RRake722 reacted to Chuck's post in the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge with Like.
Protect vulnerable finishes in the vicinity and try some 'Plus Gas' dismantling lubricant. Available from Screwfix, for example. Do not use WD40 first, it doesn't work as well and the residual silicone may prevent the Plus Gas doing its...
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RRake722 reacted to snowhead's post in the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge with Like.
Pouring hot water over the main body of the valve may cause enough expansion to allow the cartridge to break free.
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RRake722 posted the thread SA30049 T-Static cartridge removal - Stuck Cartidge in DIY Plumbing Advice.Hi all, I hope someone can help, we have an exposed traditional style shower valve made or supplied by Ultra and it has been leaking and caused a mess to the ceiling below. I have a replacement from the shower doctor but the existing...
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