The walls of my shower is hand laid tiles. The hot and cold valves come through holes in the tiles. The hot side has a burr where the seal meets inside the wall. This burr destroys the new seal in a matter of days. I guess you would call this the seat where the rubber seal is supposed to seal all of the water when the shower is turned off. what can I use to go about 3 inches into the wall and through the hole in the tile and grind that burr off?
help with my leaky shower.
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I'd use a Dremel with a carbide tip to take off some of the ceramic tile. For the faucet body, a regular deburring tool can work or a file tip for the same tool. Lube the cartridge with plumber's grease or Dow Corning/Molykote 111.
I'm concerned that I need to keep the seat flat. If I grind it crooked it'll never seal and I'll have to tear the wall down.
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Try this:
http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Long-Stem-Faucet-Reseating/dp/B0051XQPAA/ref=pd_cp_hi_0
this is an extra long valve seat grinder...
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http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Long-Stem-Faucet-Reseating/dp/B0051XQPAA/ref=pd_cp_hi_0
this is an extra long valve seat grinder...
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We have an older shower with a similar problem on the hot water valve (it's always the hot side). I've used a grinder, like pictured in Quest's link, with reasonable success. I purchased it at a local hardware store. I've used a hand-held drill, at low speed (checking for metal removal frequently) to resurface the seat.
Another option may be replacing the seat. Replacement valve seats may be available.
Another option may be replacing the seat. Replacement valve seats may be available.
Originally Posted By: Quest
Try this:
http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Long-Stem-Faucet-Reseating/dp/B0051XQPAA/ref=pd_cp_hi_0
this is an extra long valve seat grinder...
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Agreed. Just use a valve seat grinder like the one suggested.
Try this:
http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Long-Stem-Faucet-Reseating/dp/B0051XQPAA/ref=pd_cp_hi_0
this is an extra long valve seat grinder...
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Agreed. Just use a valve seat grinder like the one suggested.
Neat! I did not know that tool even existed.
If the seat is shot, I know at least American standard sells replacement seats with the new seal for their old stuff. It unscrews out of the fixture with a allen wrench. I just did mine a few months back . Sink and shower both used the same kit.,,
Okay I found the tool at the local hardware store
A lot of the seats are replaceable too.. does it have a hex hole in it for an Allen wrench?
(How did you put a burr in it in the first place ?)
(How did you put a burr in it in the first place ?)
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A lot of the seats are replaceable too.. does it have a hex hole in it for an Allen wrench?
(How did you put a burr in it in the first place ?)
no idea. I'd guess that my father must have used something sharp in there at one time
A lot of the seats are replaceable too.. does it have a hex hole in it for an Allen wrench?
(How did you put a burr in it in the first place ?)
no idea. I'd guess that my father must have used something sharp in there at one time
To grind a valve seat:
http://www.accuratebuilding.com/publicat..._seat_chp73.pdf
To replace a valve seat:
http://books.google.ca/books?id=eOzXMLbk...ent&f=false
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http://www.accuratebuilding.com/publicat..._seat_chp73.pdf
To replace a valve seat:
http://books.google.ca/books?id=eOzXMLbk...ent&f=false
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The tool I bought is top deep. It uses a triangle piece to center it and it wont fit. Or I'm doing it wrong since it has no instructions
When I regrind my valve seats, I don't use any centering device. I just mount the grinding tool in a battery powered drill and try to keep it reasonably centered. Mine are deep too, I have to mount the end ~1/8" of the grinding tool stem in the drill chuck in order for the grinding head to reach the seat.
In my case, I suspect there's a bad spot of metal in the valve seat. These valves are over 50 years old. I think that over time, the more aggressive hot water has rotted out that spot causing the leak. It's funny, the cold water valve seat has never given me a problem.
P.S After grinding the seat, I run some water through the valve to flush out any chips before reassembly.
In my case, I suspect there's a bad spot of metal in the valve seat. These valves are over 50 years old. I think that over time, the more aggressive hot water has rotted out that spot causing the leak. It's funny, the cold water valve seat has never given me a problem.
P.S After grinding the seat, I run some water through the valve to flush out any chips before reassembly.
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I put the grinder in a drill and went to town. The Leak was caused by a groove. Erosion I guess. Seems ok now.
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