Hi all
My bath tub has a cuthbert faucet.
About 4 months ago the hot water began leaking. No matter how hard it was turned, it leaked. I should have fixed it then.
Based on what I found online it seems this is often caused by a washer wearing out on the cartridge or the seat getting damaged.
I bought replacement seats and cartridges finally after the hot water seized completely about 5 days ago and I couldnt shower. With much strain I got the cold water taken apart (tight as hell).
The hot water seems immovable. I ended up buying some PB Blaster (penetrating lubricant) and shot it in around the face of the cartridge and let it sit hours and even up to 24 hrs. I tried to loosen it but still stuck.
It began stripping (I stupidly used adjustable wrench) so out of fear I picked up a 13/16" combination wrench hoping it wouldn't strip, but even that is starting to strip it.
I don't think the damn thing has moved one bit.
Do I need to hire a plumber to knock into the wall and cut the pipe? Any last suggestions?
My bath tub has a cuthbert faucet.
About 4 months ago the hot water began leaking. No matter how hard it was turned, it leaked. I should have fixed it then.
Based on what I found online it seems this is often caused by a washer wearing out on the cartridge or the seat getting damaged.
I bought replacement seats and cartridges finally after the hot water seized completely about 5 days ago and I couldnt shower. With much strain I got the cold water taken apart (tight as hell).
The hot water seems immovable. I ended up buying some PB Blaster (penetrating lubricant) and shot it in around the face of the cartridge and let it sit hours and even up to 24 hrs. I tried to loosen it but still stuck.
It began stripping (I stupidly used adjustable wrench) so out of fear I picked up a 13/16" combination wrench hoping it wouldn't strip, but even that is starting to strip it.
I don't think the damn thing has moved one bit.
Do I need to hire a plumber to knock into the wall and cut the pipe? Any last suggestions?
