I have two bathrooms that have been completed in the last year. Both have the same Price Pfister rough-in valve. One is sticky and requires a bit of force to turn on the water (turns on by pulling). It actually has gotten worse over time. The other turns on with a gentle pull of handle. The plumber that installed the sticky one may have pulled out the cartridge and messed it up (rationale: because he messed up other things). I'm wondering if this sounds like something I might be able to fix or should I get a new cartridge? The valve in question is a Pfister 0X9 Brass Single Control. I would try removing the cartridge and reinstalling it with a small amount of white lithium grease on the stem that connects to the handle. Work the grease in gently with your finger. If that doesn't free it up it was bad manufacturing which happens more often than one might think I have sanded out a few valves before. You would simply remove the cartridge and "sand" the inside of the valve housing.

The sanding needs to be even, so try to work in a circular fashion. Just sanding out 1/500th of an inch might get rid of your stickiness. There is some grunt work in this and it takes about 20 mins per valve but has worked on everything I have had issues with. I have had people suggest plumber's grease too. I could never find any and sanding is cheap and non-invasive so I have gone that route. I would initially treat a sticky valve the same way as a sticky door. You could even sand the cartridge but these usually have ribs in them and I don't know if I would trust myself doing this evenly. However a person with more artistic talent could certainly go this route given that it is faster. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google Sign up using Email and Password Post as a guest By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.Browse other questions tagged plumbing shower or ask your own question.Home  /  Plumbing  /  Faucets  /

Two-Handle Cartridge (Disk) and Diaphragm Faucet Repair and Installation Many newer two-handle faucets use individual cartridges or diaphragm stems. Both types are long-lasting and easy to repair. An individual cartridge is similar to a single-handle cartridge. Prom Dress Rental AnchorageIt contains a plastic or rubber valve that opens and closes to permit or stop the flow of water.Jovani 2010 Prom Dresses Sale Fixing a leaky faucet may require replacing the cartridge or replacing O-rings and seals, depending on the manufacturer and model.Ninja Blender Recipes For Soup Less than an hour for most repairs Screwdrivers, groove-joint pliers, perhaps a socket wrench, and a handle puller Shutting off water, dismantling a faucet, installing small parts

Shut off the water, close the sink stopper, and place a rag in the sink to catch any parts Replacement cartridge or O-rings and seals, silicone grease Shut off the water. Turn the handles on to drain out any water. The handle may be held with a top screw, or it may twist off. Wrap the handle with a cloth before twisting it with groove-joint pliers. Pull the cartridge up and out. With some types it is important to note which direction the cartridge is facing so you can reinstall it facing the same direction. You may need to use a socket wrench, pliers, or even a special pulling tool made for certain brands of stems. If the cartridge is metal, replacing the rubber parts usually fixes the problem. Pry off the rubber seat at the bottom. Twist the cartridge spindle so the valve opens. Wash out any debris. If the internal parts are worn, replace the cartridge. Replace the rubber seat and any O-rings. Rub the parts with silicone grease. Install the cartridge and the handle and test.

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