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11-04-2020, 09:32 PM
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Yeah I have an old American Standard faucet fro the Tub and Shower
Just bought a kit to rebuild them..
My house was built in 1939 and these are originals..
Took a while to find the right ones...
Found these in California that look good
https://deabath.com/product/standard...r-rebuild-kit/
11-04-2020, 09:37 PM
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Do yours measure the same?
Be sure to use plenty of heat proof plumbing grease.
11-04-2020, 09:41 PM
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Do yours measure the same?
Be sure to use plenty of heat proof plumbing grease.
They look the same as mine from what I remember the last time I had it open..
I just never replace the seats before..
Was just wondering if they would be hard to get out after 60 years...LOL
11-04-2020, 09:41 PM
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Were you able to remove the barrels, seats? that will be the toughest part.
11-04-2020, 09:42 PM
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I have had them out before replacing washers so it shouldn't be an issue
11-04-2020, 09:45 PM
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I have had them out before replacing washers so it shouldn't be an issue
Then once you receive the replacement parts you sound like you're good to go.
11-04-2020, 09:47 PM
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I hope so.. Just worried about the seat replacement
11-04-2020, 09:51 PM
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I hope so.. Just worried about the seat replacement
They will be the tough part That company calls them barrels. Do you have a square wrench or an allen set for them?
11-04-2020, 09:52 PM
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They will be the tough part That company calls them barrels. Do you have a square wrench or an allen set for them?
I might have something to fit.. If not I can get one at Home Cheapo..LOL
11-04-2020, 10:00 PM
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11-04-2020, 10:03 PM
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Yeah I saw those when I was searching yesterday
Bobby may have a set.. I need to ask him
11-04-2020, 10:05 PM
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I hope that they come right out for you.
11-04-2020, 10:08 PM
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When I remodeled our bathrooms I replaced all of the fixtures with the new style parts.
11-04-2020, 10:09 PM
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Me too... LOL
Don't want to screw it up and have to replace everything
11-04-2020, 10:10 PM
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When I remodeled our bathrooms I replaced all of the fixtures with the new style parts.
I am trying not to do that, but may have to eventually.. LOL