Plumbing Issue

[caudio51]

Has anyone ever seen a part like this before (I know, not the greatest pic)? It is the cartridge from a shower faucet. Four plumbing supply stores and no one knows who makes it or has something similar.

 

[Greg]

I think it may be a water flow regulator? Usually these are put in to save water, though you get less pressure so I usually remove it.

 

[Greg]

Maybe an aerator??

 

[caudio51]

That is actually the cold water faucet. On the right, you can see where the part broker. That is normally where the shower handle would connect with a screw. The other end goes into the wall and connects to the assembly behind the wall.

 

[AZsteelman]

screw it, just pack up and move to another house...too much trouble, Tom!

 

[caudio51]

I wish Randy, it's in a rental property.

It's definitely a valve stem cartridge but no one knows who makes it. I have a feeling it is just a POS off brand that I won't be able to find.

 

[cvm4]

That sucks Tom, I wish I could help.

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

Take to ACE or a True Value Hardware store. Any I have had trouble matching were found at one of them.

 

[tubaman]

What kind of faucett was it in? Maybe you should just replace the faucett.

 

[caudio51]

I wish I could easily do that Kevin.

The shower itself is a one piece fiberglass shower. No easy access to the pipes. Behind it, is a wall of pine boarding. I can take the boarding off, it just makes the project that much bigger.

 

[tubaman]

You can't change the faucett without removing part of the shower body? What a stupid design that is!!! Wish I could be more help.

Kevin

 

[caudio51]

Tell me about it.

A real genius must have put it in. Let's see, let's put something in you can't find replacement parts for, is a piece of crap to begin with and will break easily knowing it's a beach rental that will get a lot of use.

 

[JRL]

I know that some times Home Depot has general replacement parts. I wish I had a HD Supply book in front of me I would look it up. Tuffy do you have one at home?

 

[caudio51]

I checked HD in person, I didn't ask but I did not see anything.

 

[jcgoldner]

Tom did you see any replacement stems at HD? Most HD's have a section with replacement stems. If not Ray had the best idea with checking at a True Value hardware store. Most of these have been in business for a while and have a nice selection of stems to choose from.

 

[Rank_Tyro]

What is the make of the Shower valve itself?