Eljer plumbing parts

[Schmoe]

I'm at the end of my rope, next stop, ripping out tile, replacing the whole bathtub faucet system and re-tiling the whole thing....geesh, just shoot me now.

I can't find a replacement plastic cartridge for the faucets on my bathtub. It was built by Eljer in 1987. I found the seat/springs for it, but the plastic cartridge is cracked and will not last long, especially with a 16 year old. It uses a C clamp to hold it in place and has a two small circular disk with a groove in the middle that allows the water to be turned off and on. The cartridge also only allows for the handle to be turned on only 180 degrees. I know, it sounds weird, but hard to explain by words. I hoping this may ring a bell to one of you.

 

[Pablo]

I KNOW EXACTLY the Cartridge you are looking for....I just last week threw away two used, but serviceable units

So - you need to search around for an all around hardware/plumbing place that has TON of shiite. At least that's where I got mine....Ace Hardware (yes the locally owned chain) of all places.

 

[doitmyself]

Schmoe,

Try your question on this site:

http://www.plbg.com/forum/list.php?f=1

It has a pretty good following of professional plumbers.

 

[Pablo]

So can we make "cracks" about a plumber chat site? (seeing how people think we are pretty weird for hangin' here)

 

[labman]

I find my local Ace hardware much better that Lowes or Home depot for stuff like that. I have alsolived where there was a great Top Value hardware. If all else fails, try http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=259.

Considering how often I tell people there, to come here for automotive questions I can't answer, I feel OK about mentioning them.