Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Leaky Shower

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Chaimlavan
06-20-05, 01:04 PM
Cold water leaks from the shower head. I took off the faucet and found that the valve (?) is almost flat against the wall. There is a hex shaped nut but I can't get a grip on it with pliers. There is a plastic trim around it so I can't use a wrench. What tool can I loosen it with so I can replace the washer.

Howard :confused:

notuboo
06-20-05, 04:50 PM
You need to invest less than $10 in a plumber socket set available at any decent hardware store.
Kobuchi
06-21-05, 02:07 PM
You might have luck with locking (e.g. Vise-Grip) pliers, and they'll be handy for many other jobs. But the sockets are better for this one task.