Hi,
I have a Hudson reed thermostatic shower mixer valve, with a faulty thermostatic cartridge. Initially it would not undo at all, but after receiving some great advice on here it loosened off. Great I thought, and ordered the replacement cartridge.
Upon completely unscrewing it I found only the front section came away, leaving the cartridge sleeve well and truly stuck in the valve body. Pics attached to show what came away vs the new valve, and showing the sleeve remaining in the recess of the valve.
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It has hex keyway at the back, but the sleeve is so tight and the material so soft it has almost completely rounded off. I have tried WD40 in there to soften the O-rings, I have tried soaking in white vinegar in case it is a limescale issue. I have tried a puller, but there is little to hook on to, and it is too narrow to get the legs to the bottom.
Any suggestions please?
Many thanks
Jamie
I have a Hudson reed thermostatic shower mixer valve, with a faulty thermostatic cartridge. Initially it would not undo at all, but after receiving some great advice on here it loosened off. Great I thought, and ordered the replacement cartridge.
Upon completely unscrewing it I found only the front section came away, leaving the cartridge sleeve well and truly stuck in the valve body. Pics attached to show what came away vs the new valve, and showing the sleeve remaining in the recess of the valve.
View media item 100137
View media item 100138
It has hex keyway at the back, but the sleeve is so tight and the material so soft it has almost completely rounded off. I have tried WD40 in there to soften the O-rings, I have tried soaking in white vinegar in case it is a limescale issue. I have tried a puller, but there is little to hook on to, and it is too narrow to get the legs to the bottom.
Any suggestions please?
Many thanks
Jamie