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Royal_Acanthisitta51 t1_ja88mrc wrote

You need to replace the whole cartridge.

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jayb151 t1_jaa0u4o wrote

I did this when I broke the cartridge trying to replace the handle.

Also took the chance to add shut off valves right before it hits the shower so any changes in the future should be way easier

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user_n0mad t1_jaarpv5 wrote

Why I never thought of adding a shutoff when I remodeled my bathroom is beyond me...

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jayb151 t1_jaay6dq wrote

I've been adding them to pretty much all my big plumbing jobs. Kitchen sink was leaking... Added shut off. My water heater now has 2 shutoffs within 2 feet of easier... Though that's more so I can flush it yearly as an on demand heater. And now my shower has shut offs. The only plumbing I haven't touched yet is my half bath. Not touching it until I plan to renovate.

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MechCADdie t1_jab44h4 wrote

You would think that it would be a plumbing code requirement...and yet, here we are

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waitsandgarcia t1_jabsnl6 wrote

The problem is where to locate the values. The bathrooms I’m familiar with don’t have an easy place like under sink or behind toilet; the plumbing is all in the wall.

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lionseatcake t1_jacl50k wrote

Quarter turn shutoff valves makes future you look at past you like he's an absolute legend.

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