Gerber Three Valve Shower Body Repair - Part 2

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This is the second part of this 2 part video series "Three-Valve Shower Body Repair". If you haven't seen part 1 then please check it out first here:
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OK so hopefully you removed the handles, sleeves, and escutcheons without too much trouble, it's now time to remove the seats. As you can see my double sided seat removal tool has a square and hexagonal end and depending on your own situation you'll make the choice on which to use.

If this is an old shower body that's been in for years you'll have to give it a couple of taps with your hammer to set the tool and the seat should come out.

I want to mention again that when removing the shower body stem, make sure you look for the nylon or graphite washer that's located at the base of the stem.

If you don't see it check inside and make sure it's inside the body, make sure you didn't lose it inside the wall or you'll have problems later.

Now when replacing a seat regardless of whether it's for a tub faucet, kitchen faucet or bathroom faucet I generally install it without putting any Teflon tape around the threads.

I only use it if the seat alone won't hold. If you feel comfortable putting a little Teflon around the seat before you install it, go for it! Now it's a matter of reversing the procedure as outlined in part one of this two-part series.

Before you install the stem back into the body make sure it's in the fully opened position. This goes for any faucet stem you're installing if it's in the closed position or the halfway position you will smash the washer and brass cup up against the faucet seat increasing the chance of damaging the stem and or the shower body.

Don't forget to use some silicone waterproof lubricant to aid in the removal of the chrome sleeves and handles for future repairs. Use a good quality latex-based caulk to seal around the sleeves for a watertight seal and you should be good to go!


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Bob