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Posted by Speedy Jim on November 12, 2006, 6:52 pm
mdestiny@comcast.net wrote:
> I'm remodeling the bathroom. I'm to the point where I'm replacing the
> bathtub faucet. Never done this before so it's a bit new to me.
>
> I've ordered the new bath fixtures and they'll be here in a couple
> days, so I'm not sure what parts are all included yet.
>
> I'm dismantling the old fixtures, but I can't figure out how to get the
> entire faucet/valve set off. Please take a look at these photos:
>
> http://emdee.ath.cx/bath/bath.html
>
> I removed everything that I could, but those shiny brass ends won't
> screw off and don't appear to be soldered on either, I don't think.
>
> Looking closely at the picture, it looks like the entire thing might be
> cast out of brass and is one piece?
>
> Does this mean I have to replace the entire, er, whatever it's
> called--the piece that includes the two water control knobs and the
> shower/bath diverter valve?
>
> I was thinking that I could keep that piece in there without having to
> replace it, but it appears the whole thing is part of the fixture? Does
> this mean I'll get another one when the new kit arrives?
>
> Thanks much!
>
The 2 shiney brass things with 6 sides are union nuts.
They *might* be loosened with a great big wrench,
plus another wrench to hold the fixture.
OTOH, it will be far easier to just cut the pipe(s).
But you're screwed. See the scorched wood above the
center of the fixture? That's where the guy had to get
a torch in to make the last connection to the shower
riser :-(
And, yes, that is one monster brass casting.
If you ordered a 3-handle shower/tub faucet
it will likely look about like this one.
There are some ways to do this, but I think you
may just be out of your league.
Jim
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