Anyone know a good plumber?

OK so in my bathroom the tub/shower faucet is not working. Over the years I have changed the valves once and the seal washers numerous times. Last time was a month ago and they are already chewed up. I am tired of messing with it. Its so bad that I even flushed the system to make sure there wasn't any pieces of seal stuck anywhere and when I put the valves back in water still doesn't flow good and the thing shoots water from the shower head and faucet at the same time. I would love to change all of it but---so who is a good plumber around Hernando

just call DD .

Uhhh NO :D

I know a guy...I'll send you a text.

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Originally Posted by feelay

I know a guy...I'll send you a text.

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Tks dude

Man I hate plumbing!!!! I pride myself in being able to fix and do a lot of different things but I cannnnnottttt stand to mess with plumbing. lol

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Originally Posted by GitDaGrease

Man I hate plumbing!!!! I pride myself in being able to fix and do a lot of different things but I cannnnnottttt stand to mess with plumbing. lol

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Haha--i feel that way about electrical on cars and boats--not so much on the house. I don't mind it where its easy to get to but pipes in the wall I just don't want to touch. It WOULD look like DD got a holt of it :D

Just watch a youtube video of it.... how hard can it be:D

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Originally Posted by Handicrappie

Just watch a youtube video of it.... how hard can it be:D

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Dude its plumbing, it could be a dayeeeem nightmare lol! I can plumb a sink and do most of the pvc stuff, but I usually get that far and say to heck with it, I got a good plumber on speed dial lol.

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Originally Posted by Handicrappie

Just watch a youtube video of it.... how hard can it be:D

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have you ever seen what a fairway looks like on a golf course just before sun up during the summer months ???when the sprinkler system kick on ???

Sounds like your seats are worn out, that's what is eating your washers up. They are usually a quick fix if you have an old time plumbing store nearby that an match the up. Don't even think about asking a big box store.

Okay , have to add my stupid comments(wearing the crown). Is it true your shower is only 4 ft up from the floor? Also, wasn't but a couple days ago you was working on a electrical problem on your car!Saw your bride on the calendar, you too. She looks way taller than you. Us short guys like them tall girls. Make the best slow dance partners. :) Okay going for more of the crown. Good luck with the plumbing. I don't like to work on it myself. Danny

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Originally Posted by strmwalker

have you ever seen what a fairway looks like on a golf course just before sun up during the summer months ???when the sprinkler system kick on ???

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Why yes I have...... there was a little sarcasm in my answer. Ive heard on here more than once that all u need to do is watch a youtube video, hence the comment.

Stems are probably shot too, if it is a Gerber or pfister they have the whole set at THD or Lowes

Call Feelays buddy and put it to bed. Cheaper to get it fixed right first time.

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Originally Posted by cray

Call Feelays buddy and put it to bed. Cheaper to get it fixed right first time.

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But its way more entertaining the 2nd and 3rd go round, lol

This plumbing is from the early 80's. All metal. The valves are brass--and I would agree new seats are needed--only problem with that is--once the brass valves are out--there aint nothing else to come out or put back in:banghead The boss just informed me--it's all got to go and I quote " I want it replaced" and my answer was "yes ma'am"

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Okay , have to add my stupid comments(wearing the crown). Is it true your shower is only 4 ft up from the floor? Also, wasn't but a couple days ago you was working on a electrical problem on your car!Saw your bride on the calendar, you too. She looks way taller than you. Us short guys like them tall girls. Make the best slow dance partners. :) Okay going for more of the crown. Good luck with the plumbing. I don't like to work on it myself. Danny

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hmmm-I should have two shower heads installed next--normal for her and 4fter for me:) She is a good bit taller than me--but really--everybody is--even Handi:biggrin (I'm not exaggerating)

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Originally Posted by KDAVID1

This plumbing is from the early 80's. All metal. The valves are brass--and I would agree new seats are needed--only problem with that is--once the brass valves are out--there aint nothing else to come out or put back in:banghead The boss just informed me--it's all got to go and I quote " I want it replaced" and my answer was "yes ma'am"

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The seats are in the hole behind the brass stems. They are what the stems push the washer against to turn the water off. You need a seat wrench to get them out, it's kinda like an Allen wrench, you stick the proper sized wrench in the seat and it will unscrew. All that being said if the "BOSS" said she wants a new one then get her a new one! Life is much simpler that way.

I've got the seat wrenches if you want to use them

cool--I was wondering about that on the seats--but like ma'ma said:) really want to go with PVC and the cartridge type valves--lots easier I think on the maintenance--but we will see--thanks for all the input--greatly appreciated.

Payne Plumbing out of Olive Branch could likely do Hernando with no problems. I got to know Danny Payne on a project he did for me...he's as honest a guy as I've ever met...something I really appreciate in a contractor.

Ok, I became a lectrician because I hate plumbing and painting. That being said, if I were to re plumb my house, I'd consider using pex instead of PVC.

yep I agree Speck--luckily Im just needing to do this one--I do hate the metal pipes--too much of a pain for maint.

Txt sent Snapper Head

All of the faucets in my house are brass. When I change a washer, I change the seat. The only place to find parts is at Southaven Supply, not the box stores. Still good after 40 years.
Father-in-law changed to washerless faucets years ago. The rubber cup will wear a groove in the plastic. A cup kit won't stop a leak. So another new faucet.
Nephew's single shower plastic control needs to be changed out. Needs a hole in the living room wall of a 3 year old house.
We use pex line everywhere we can. You still have brass fittings to the faucets

yep all the fittings are brass

I maintained a lot of restaurants in the '80 and '90's, most had American brand faucets (all brass) the best made. One manager wanted a new plastic faucet on a triple sink, so I changed it out. The cup kit lasted a week. I was changing kits out every day at the 3 week period. I reinstalled the old faucet, best income I had that month.

Havent done any plumbing in a while but whats pex?

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Originally Posted by jimfish

Havent done any plumbing in a while but whats pex?

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http://www.pexsupply.com/PEX-Plumbing-515000

Thanks Jim I was gonna ask the same question,now I don't feel as stupid

Is PEX kind of like the air-brake lines they use on big trucks?

come on get DD and WB to do it

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Originally Posted by wilbur

Is PEX kind of like the air-brake lines they use on big trucks?

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Not sure Wilbur, but it could be. They use it for all kinds of applications. HVAC, electrical, chemical transferral, water supply, ect.

yeah--it's a type of flexible plastic/alum. or something like that--almost like the blue fuel line for boats or livewell hose.

It was invented so plumbers would have something easier to install, thereby making more money when they raised their prices. Just kidding, some of my friends are plumbers. Sure, wink wink Ha Ha

I seen on Moonshiners they had some push on quick couplers for copper tubing, Is that something new or just for TV.

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Originally Posted by wilbur

push on quick couplers for copper tubing, Is that something new or just for TV.

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Quick couplers keep getting better.

There are many kinds of quick couplers on the market today. Several different companies make them.