Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - bathtub faucet/s leaking. there sre two valves- Hot & cold, & cold

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04-26-00, 03:20 PM
I understand the valves have "cartridges" and they have to be replaced to stop the leak. l. Is this right? 2. after removing the handle (easy) how do I get the cartridge out - I can see a hex nut with white plastic body inside - do I unscrew the hex not complete with the plastic fitting inside it, get an identical replacement from ACE/HOMEDEPOT and reverse what I did to get it out? thank you for your advice. .

04-26-00, 05:27 PM
You've got it. Obviously shut the water to the house off before removing the stems; you may need a valve socket of the right size to get to the retaining nut if a cresent wrench won't reach it, and it would be a good idea to replace the seats while you're there. Need an inexpensive seat wrench for that. Installation is just the reverse. Good luck.