Thank-you for the Video - saved hundreds of dollars on a plumber. Would like to give back and add an update that Pfister part number S74-292 is the same part as Pfister part number 974-292. Home Depot sells Danco part number 80550 which compares to (same part) as Pfister Avante 974-292. BTW awesome music. Well done, my friend - great job!!!
Good looking out cuz that was the only cross- part number that popped up and it's the right one 👍.... So by you posting the part number you provided cheaper avenues via Amazon $9.99 opposed to $30.99-49.99 everywhere!
Thank you Thank you Thank you ! I searched for SHWR 7105 and found your video. Everything you've shown has helped me and I was able to change the cartridge today. When I tried to pull it out with the the knob, I ended up breaking it but I was able to hold the stem and pull it out with some effort. A local business wanted $42 for the cartridge when AMZN has it for half the price!
Thanks PoMan_911 - You are the best. I took pictures of my cartridge and took to big box and plumbing supply stores because I did not know the model or the maker or how to remove stem. They were 0, zilch, nada, help. I found the patent number 3661181A on the cartridge by taking a picture of the stem and determine the patten was issued to Price-Pfister. Then I found you on RUclips. - Now I am hero to my wife. Thanks at least $500 times.
Thank you... this was very useful. I have the same bathtub faucet and it was very difficult to take out as well... but this video boosted my confidence to take care of this... The plumbing company that I had contacted was about to charge me $500+ for this... I got this done with $21 + some anxiety/apprehension.
I have to say thank you so so much because this helped me find the replacement knob I needed immediately I went to amazon I exactly what I needed and I thank you for that I went to home depot first bought the wrong one ran across your video and it was a spot on thank you for the info and being so informative.
Thank you sooooo much!!! We have made two failed attempts to find a suitable solution for the old shower that we have. And almost when we gave up and called the plumber, we found you video. And that gave us confidence that the identical replacement exists and you even provided the part number which made finding it in one of local Home Depot stores a breeze! Nice music on the background:)
Thanks for an excellent video. I had the exact same model number shower stem. I live in a small city and the plumbing supply places in our town are small, do not stock many parts, and do not talk much. Forget any kind of a schematic diagram or a picture. Your instructions helped warn me about issues that could occur and helped guide me through the successful selection and installation of the cartridge! You are a life saver! On any home fix it project, I am never relaxed when performing major plumbing or electrical projects until the repair is completely done. Success and saved $$$. Carry ON!
Bro, I have been looking forever to try and figure out what faucet was in my house because it was leaking and was having no luck. I was literally about to give up and call a plumber and your video popped up. Pfister!
Dude, I just finished my valve replacement thanks to you and your detailed instructions. Thanks, man, I was kinda scared to mess it up, but you got me through. I hit the "like".
One of our showers has the same cartridge. The shower started leaking when we changed the shower head. We were able to replace it thanks to this video and the shower stopped leaking!
It has never been so easy to operate it (my kid used to step on the wall to pull it out), silicone grease obviously did a great job. Thank you so much for the tutorial.
Thanks for the post. My Pfister valve was installed in 1983. It was a bear to get out. The original part had two rubber pieces left in the housing after I pulled out the valve with a tremendous amount of effort. I considered using a drill. Needed to remove those two rubber pieces by easily prying them off with a screwdriver. Not shown in your video. I used a replacement part from Home Depot. Works fine now.
Thank you, I’ve been at my wits end trying to figure this out finding the right cartridge and pulling it out without breaking anything. $40 in parts and grease/penetrating spray and it’s fixed.
Thanks a bunch. This helped me identify my cartridge/valve type and it helped me to change it out fairly smoothly and quickly. This was dead on and excellent.
I joined a DIY forum about the exact problem 20 min ago. People were telling me to hire a plumber to replace the entire valve. Now...Because of you, I can do this myself. Thank You Sir!
Not sure if you're still tracking this video but it helped me out a a lot. I will say the nut that holds the valve didn't come off as easy as yours did. I DID use the CRC Freeze-Off, that worked wonders. Also the valve didn't come out easy either. But all in all with your help it was an easy job. Thanks.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. I live in California and my house was built in 1995...thanks to you my husband and I were able to replace the cartridge in our bathroom and looks great....thank you so much. May God increase your knowledge more and more...😊
Thanks for the video. It helped me with removing it. I pried with the wrench handle between the valve body and the valve handle to get it out. My valve was tight, squeaky, and leaky. I just took it apart and honed the inside valve body with emery cloth and 000 steel wool and assembled the used cartridge parts cleaned with a light coating of silicone grease and now it's perfect.
Just followed this video to change out the cartridge and add new faceplate. Thanks for the excellent descriptions of exactly what to do each step of the way.
glad you found it useful. This brand is in a lot of homes built in northern California in the late 80s so I thought it would be useful to pay it forward.
Thanks for this. Saved me the trouble of figuring out which model I had and which part I needed. One other thing to watch for after doing mine: make sure all of the old O-rings come out before installing the new cartridge. The one in particular that wants to stay behind is the one on the end (backside) of the cartridge.
Great camera work. Nice and still with good clarity. Great tips on wiggling loose before pulling out cartridge. Good info sharing on where to get parts and prices!!! Thanks for sharing. Awesome!!!
Thank you. It was a 6K video sensor (Sony a6500) on a tripod. I replaced three of these things. Where I used to live (San Jose, CA) these things were in everyone of the houses in the Almaden Valley. This meant that thousands of people will need to figure out what to do with their shower plumbing. BTW there is an upgrade for the Avanti from Price Fister which I did not partake because the cut-out hole was too big to hide it with the upgrade shower wall cover.
Great video, included everything needed to get the job done, mine didn’t pull out as easily as yours did, it actually broke off but luckily it didn’t cause any issues and everything is working great. Thank you
Thank you for putting up this video. Both my landlord and I are in a money crunch and I know I can replace this cartridge and end the drip, drip, drip!
@@poman911 I just replaced it today. It was a considerable pain to remove the old valve. I had to walk it out using two screwdrivers in the slots from above and below. The valve is now buttery smooth. Thank you!
Nothing like a skilled worker putting on a crescent wrench backwards LOL just teasing thanks for the video we were struggling how to remove that inner black piece
Thank you very much for the video. Very helpful.Just one detail to add to make it even more complete: to match the dent in bottom of the new cartridge before you slide it in.
great video!! I've been trying to figure out with pull on Price Pfister cartridge I needed and you had it all right here. Thanks Bud, I'm gonna tackle my replacement tomorrow
Thanks, a very easy fix, easiest plumbing job that I have ever done in 55 years of house chores. Thrifco Part # 926-T (btw - its same valve for shower or tub+shower applications)(and probably also tub-only if you have this push-pull-twist knob).
thank you!!!!!! your vid gave me the confidence to keep trying to get that cartridge out! saved us a buncha $$$! if i ever run into you, im buying you dinner! :)
I want to add that it's good to use silicon grease on the barrel interior to make it turn smoother. I used plumber grease previously but it looks like the silicon makes it function smoother.
At 4:50 on this video, what is the part called that you are screwing in? It holds the cartridge from sliding out under water pressure. I don't have that part. The installer, 30 years ago, let the shower wall hold it in place without that part. Excellent video!!
Hello Poman911 thank you so much for this video finally fixed this dripping shower have the very same Price Pfister. The cartridge was really stuck 2nd attempt it trying to get it out it was the original for a 30 + year house. Little WD-40 and lost of patience slowly working it back and forth it finally came out. Used everything you used should be good for another 30 years thanks!
Appreciate the clean and concise information good sir! Was able to swap out the bad cartridge in about 5 minutes of work. Who knows what we would have been charged if we got someone out to look. Again thank you!
Thank you man. We replaced ours many years ago by buying a completely new faucet kit at Home Depot since we couldn't find the cartridge, and just used the cartridge out of the kit. Now it's leaking bad and I couldn't remember what part it was, I used your link to order two of them (one for each bathroom).
you're a great help for me today! finally found a video that has same cartridge with mine. Thank you so much sir! wifey is happy no more leaking annoying sounds.
I have same problem. First it took me a while to remove the screw on metal collar after trying vinegar and oil penetrant. That finally came off but now can’t remove the cartridge. vinegar, oil penetrant so far haven’t worked and in the process of pulling out cartridge, seems I have damaged it such that it now leaks drops constantly and previously it was leaking only when pulled out. 😢 Any suggestion for pulling out cartridge? Thanks.
Mine just started leaking today - but only when turned on. I can't afford to replace it right now. It would not leak behind the wall would it? The cartridge is pretty sealed up? I just want to make sure the entire time it's sitting there off it wouldn't be leaking behind the wall.
@@MrWolfSnack that's good, it will just drip onto the shower or the tub. it will get worse over time though. Mine was dripping a few drops for at least 2 or 3 years.
Thank you. I could not find the cartridge for the valve, I read only inside Part no 3661181 & 4122726, from this I started the search. My valve have the same "7105" , and from your video I know now what cartridge I need. Thanks.
Okay so I had to replace my valve, and spout. My spout was leaking when I turned the valve off, now it does not. It does however leak slightly when the shower is on. What could be the cause of that? Also My water pressure feels lower now that the new valve is on. What could that be? Do you have a video or videos you recommend for these issues?
Leak past the o-ring will results in lower flow. You might have damaged the o-ring on the valve insert when inserting or there could have been minerals built up inside the piping. I typically put alot of silicone grease around the o-ring; clean out the inside of the water pipe with 400 grits wet sand paper, flush all the sandy grits out and then re-insert valve body with new o-ring.
I couldn't figure out which product this old shower handle was from, so I was so glad I found your video while browsing RUclips. What I would like to ask is, can only the lever be replaced with a different one? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could tell me what kind it is.
Good video. One tip: Don't say to tighten something finger tight, then use a wrench. I watch one other youtube video. It seems that correct answer is that one uses a wrench but makes sure to not tighten it hard with the wrench.
Thank you for this wonderful video. Do you happen to know the size of your original Price Pfister bolt that you've shown in your video? I have exactly what you have, except I have a short sheet metal screw for the knob. I'd like to use a bolt similar to yours to give myself a better chance of removing the cartridge. Thank you very much in advance.
@@poman911 A screw extractor was drilled in the stem, and then it was pulled with steady and even pressure very hard with channel lock pliers to get it out. You don't want to pull back and forth to avoid damaging the pipes. Penetrating oil was not used to avoid leaving a residue that could damage the new cartridge. As a very last resort, a plumber told me that you can turn the water back on to get some water pressure to help you get it out as a very last resort, since the cartridge could go flying. Gotta be ready to turn the water off fast when it comes out!
Thanks for the video. Same with our shower faucet. I was trying to take out the cartridge but, doesn't come out . I kept pulled out the cartridge but, still did not come out. What do you recommend to do, so that the cartridge come out easily? Thank You!
use penetrating oil (liquid wrench) let soak for a few hours, tap on it lightly with a hammer (the vibrations will loosen the cartridge) spray more penentrating oil, tap lightly with hammer then pull it out.
@@poman911 unfortunately, could not pull out the stem even with penetrating oil. 175$ to spend on replacement stem with a plumber tech! Thanks for your video!
Usually when a stem leak it drips out of the pull out knob. If it leaks to a lower floor below the bathroom, You might have pin leaks with the copper pipes. Copper pipes need to be grounded to the dirt so that it doesn't have corrosion.
Apply silicone grease around the plastic stem and over the o-ring. You cannot overapply it because when you push the stem in, it will push all the excess out.
I replaced my cartridge following your instructions and everything went smoothly. However, my shower head pressure is still low. Any tips what else I should check/replace?
Check your water pressure starting with that from the water heater. Next is the pressure regulator; typically a pressure regulator is right outside your house and over time they may not enable the regulated pressure (60 psi). Last time I helped my neighbor it was a rusted and it turns out it didn't maintain pressure drop. Could not adjust the water pressure and ended up calling a plumber who turned off the water from the street, cut off the old regulator, welded a new one ($500 bill).
@@poman911 Thanks for the tips. I figured out the problem was a swollen mesh filter inside one of the shower head fittings. Not sure how it got swollen, my guess was from the hot water.
Thank-you for the Video - saved hundreds of dollars on a plumber. Would like to give back and add an update that Pfister part number S74-292 is the same part as Pfister part number 974-292. Home Depot sells Danco part number 80550 which compares to (same part) as Pfister Avante 974-292. BTW awesome music. Well done, my friend - great job!!!
I had to get mine from Amazon because Home Depot was special order. Amazon was one-day.
Good looking out cuz that was the only cross- part number that popped up and it's the right one 👍....
So by you posting the part number you provided cheaper avenues via Amazon $9.99 opposed to $30.99-49.99 everywhere!
Thank you Thank you Thank you ! I searched for SHWR 7105 and found your video. Everything you've shown has helped me and I was able to change the cartridge today. When I tried to pull it out with the the knob, I ended up breaking it but I was able to hold the stem and pull it out with some effort.
A local business wanted $42 for the cartridge when AMZN has it for half the price!
Thanks PoMan_911 - You are the best. I took pictures of my cartridge and took to big box and plumbing supply stores because I did not know the model or the maker or how to remove stem. They were 0, zilch, nada, help. I found the patent number 3661181A on the cartridge by taking a picture of the stem and determine the patten was issued to Price-Pfister. Then I found you on RUclips. - Now I am hero to my wife. Thanks at least $500 times.
Thank you... this was very useful. I have the same bathtub faucet and it was very difficult to take out as well... but this video boosted my confidence to take care of this... The plumbing company that I had contacted was about to charge me $500+ for this... I got this done with $21 + some anxiety/apprehension.
Thank you. I have the same pfister unit, you have been of great help. I woke up worried about its removal. Many blessing be upon you.
I have to say thank you so so much because this helped me find the replacement knob I needed immediately I went to amazon I exactly what I needed and I thank you for that I went to home depot first bought the wrong one ran across your video and it was a spot on thank you for the info and being so informative.
Thank you sooooo much!!!
We have made two failed attempts to find a suitable solution for the old shower that we have. And almost when we gave up and called the plumber, we found you video.
And that gave us confidence that the identical replacement exists and you even provided the part number which made finding it in one of local Home Depot stores a breeze!
Nice music on the background:)
Thank you. I'm just paying forward on other things I learned from RUclips.
Thanks for an excellent video. I had the exact same model number shower stem. I live in a small city and the plumbing supply places in our town are small, do not stock many parts, and do not talk much. Forget any kind of a schematic diagram or a picture. Your instructions helped warn me about issues that could occur and helped guide me through the successful selection and installation of the cartridge! You are a life saver! On any home fix it project, I am never relaxed when performing major plumbing or electrical projects until the repair is completely done. Success and saved $$$. Carry ON!
Bro, I have been looking forever to try and figure out what faucet was in my house because it was leaking and was having no luck. I was literally about to give up and call a plumber and your video popped up. Pfister!
Thank you for this video! Getting the cartridge out was the hard part. I wouldn't have kept trying if it wasn't for this video.
Dude, I just finished my valve replacement thanks to you and your detailed instructions. Thanks, man, I was kinda scared to mess it up, but you got me through. I hit the "like".
One of our showers has the same cartridge. The shower started leaking when we changed the shower head. We were able to replace it thanks to this video and the shower stopped leaking!
It has never been so easy to operate it (my kid used to step on the wall to pull it out), silicone grease obviously did a great job. Thank you so much for the tutorial.
Thanks for the post. My Pfister valve was installed in 1983. It was a bear to get out. The original part had two rubber pieces left in the housing after I pulled out the valve with a tremendous amount of effort. I considered using a drill. Needed to remove those two rubber pieces by easily prying them off with a screwdriver. Not shown in your video. I used a replacement part from Home Depot. Works fine now.
Do you know where are the rubber pieces and where to pry them? I tried to pry the top and bottom notches and didn't work. Thanks
I cannot thank you enough for posting this - exceptionally clear and foolproof. Well done, my friend - great job!!!
Thank you, I’ve been at my wits end trying to figure this out finding the right cartridge and pulling it out without breaking anything. $40 in parts and grease/penetrating spray and it’s fixed.
Dude totally agree. This is the only video I found that explains how to remove the stem. And now I also know the name of this model.
Thanks a bunch. This helped me identify my cartridge/valve type and it helped me to change it out fairly smoothly and quickly. This was dead on and excellent.
Great video! Couldn’t have replaced the cartridge today without your video. Thanks so much!
I appreciate your time to post this fix. It is exactly what my 30 years shower lookslike. the stem was broken. This helps trememdously.
Thanks for your note. I'm just paying it forward for all the help I got in the past.
I joined a DIY forum about the exact problem 20 min ago. People were telling me to hire a plumber to replace the entire valve. Now...Because of you, I can do this myself. Thank You Sir!
you're very welcome! I did this as a way to pay it forward for my karma and I'm glad it helped you.
Excellent tutorial - straightforward & incredibly helpful. Thank you!
Not sure if you're still tracking this video but it helped me out a a lot. I will say the nut that holds the valve didn't come off as easy as yours did. I DID use the CRC Freeze-Off, that worked wonders. Also the valve didn't come out easy either. But all in all with your help it was an easy job. Thanks.
My intention was to help and it seemed to have help alot of people.
I wasn’t sure what I was getting into, but this video made it easy. I appreciate the grease tip, I would have overlooked that part.
Thankyou for your video. Its the only one that shows how to remove the stem.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. I live in California and my house was built in 1995...thanks to you my husband and I were able to replace the cartridge in our bathroom and looks great....thank you so much. May God increase your knowledge more and more...😊
Your reply has made my day. I once was told that we are put here on this earth to help each other and by this video i believe I'm doing that!
Thanks for the video. It helped me with removing it. I pried with the wrench handle between the valve body and the valve handle to get it out. My valve was tight, squeaky, and leaky. I just took it apart and honed the inside valve body with emery cloth and 000 steel wool and assembled the used cartridge parts cleaned with a light coating of silicone grease and now it's perfect.
Me too, same exact valve. And almost as old, you are a life saver. Don, CA. 3-28-2024.
Just followed this video to change out the cartridge and add new faceplate. Thanks for the excellent descriptions of exactly what to do each step of the way.
glad you found it useful. This brand is in a lot of homes built in northern California in the late 80s so I thought it would be useful to pay it forward.
Thanks for this. Saved me the trouble of figuring out which model I had and which part I needed.
One other thing to watch for after doing mine: make sure all of the old O-rings come out before installing the new cartridge. The one in particular that wants to stay behind is the one on the end (backside) of the cartridge.
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Great camera work. Nice and still with good clarity. Great tips on wiggling loose before pulling out cartridge. Good info sharing on where to get parts and prices!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Awesome!!!
Thank you. It was a 6K video sensor (Sony a6500) on a tripod. I replaced three of these things. Where I used to live (San Jose, CA) these things were in everyone of the houses in the Almaden Valley. This meant that thousands of people will need to figure out what to do with their shower plumbing. BTW there is an upgrade for the Avanti from Price Fister which I did not partake because the cut-out hole was too big to hide it with the upgrade shower wall cover.
You saved my wallet. I almost gave up until I found your video. Thank you!
Thank you for the video on reinstalling the Pfister cartridge! Huge help
Thanks for this video. This house was built in 1986 and I have 2 showers with these so going to give it a try.
Don Harvey how it work?
Great video, included everything needed to get the job done, mine didn’t pull out as easily as yours did, it actually broke off but luckily it didn’t cause any issues and everything is working great. Thank you
Hey boss, I saved couple hundreds dollars because of this video clip :)
Thank you
Glad to be of help!
Thanks for the video. I looked at 5 previously, none were like my faucet. Saved my butt!
Thank you for putting up this video. Both my landlord and I are in a money crunch and I know I can replace this cartridge and end the drip, drip, drip!
Thank you SO much, for your helpful video! Short & to-the-point, & I was able to replace the cartridge on my own. Much appreciated!!! 👊🏽
I have this exact same housing, thank you for this video, I've already broke the plastic with a plug puller thinking it was something newer.
Thanks for making this video. Easy to follow and the part numbers and locations were a great help.
Thanks for your kind words. Of all my videos, this one is the best liked.
@@poman911 I just replaced it today. It was a considerable pain to remove the old valve. I had to walk it out using two screwdrivers in the slots from above and below. The valve is now buttery smooth. Thank you!
Nothing like a skilled worker putting on a crescent wrench backwards LOL just teasing thanks for the video we were struggling how to remove that inner black piece
Thank you very much for the video. Very helpful.Just one detail to add to make it even more complete: to match the dent in bottom of the new cartridge before you slide it in.
Awesome! Took me about 5-10 minutes... Super easy and this video helped!
Does the main water supply need to be shut off to do this?
great video!! I've been trying to figure out with pull on Price Pfister cartridge I needed and you had it all right here. Thanks Bud, I'm gonna tackle my replacement tomorrow
Thanks, a very easy fix, easiest plumbing job that I have ever done in 55 years of house chores. Thrifco Part # 926-T (btw - its same valve for shower or tub+shower applications)(and probably also tub-only if you have this push-pull-twist knob).
Thanks for posting this video. I have to attempt to replace a similar PF cartridge tomorrow, and seeing how you did it should be a great help.
thank you!!!!!! your vid gave me the confidence to keep trying to get that cartridge out! saved us a buncha $$$! if i ever run into you, im buying you dinner! :)
thanks for the kind thoughts. I'm just paying it forward!
Thanks so much. Thanks to this video I was able to fix my bathtub valve. Much appreciated!
You are very welcome. It's so nice to see one's intention to help others actually materializes in the physical world.
I want to add that it's good to use silicon grease on the barrel interior to make it turn smoother. I used plumber grease previously but it looks like the silicon makes it function smoother.
Thank you for the video! Helped me with my 30 year old Avanti.
I ordered the new cartridge but can't get the old one out. it looks like yours in the video but there seem to be threads holding it in.
At 4:50 on this video, what is the part called that you are screwing in? It holds the cartridge from sliding out under water pressure. I don't have that part. The installer, 30 years ago, let the shower wall hold it in place without that part. Excellent video!!
Thanks, that was the ticket to getting the thing apart. Well done and appreciated it.
It fixed the drip drip drip. Video was perfect step for step. Thank you.
Very good video... Definitely going to use this video as a guide when I change mine.
Hello Poman911 thank you so much for this video finally fixed this dripping shower have the very same Price Pfister. The cartridge was really stuck 2nd attempt it trying to get it out it was the original for a 30 + year house. Little WD-40 and lost of patience slowly working it back and forth it finally came out. Used everything you used should be good for another 30 years thanks!
Thumbed up the vid bc this worked and even made our shower knob actuation feel like butter.
Appreciate the clean and concise information good sir! Was able to swap out the bad cartridge in about 5 minutes of work. Who knows what we would have been charged if we got someone out to look. Again thank you!
Any idea as to why I still have a leaky faucet after a new cartridge install?
What happens if I don't use the silicon lubricant?
Thank you man. We replaced ours many years ago by buying a completely new faucet kit at Home Depot since we couldn't find the cartridge, and just used the cartridge out of the kit. Now it's leaking bad and I couldn't remember what part it was, I used your link to order two of them (one for each bathroom).
Thanks for making this video! Just save me a bunch of time.
Anyone knows where to get the retainer nut he screwed in after the cartridge was placed? Mine was broken. Thanks!
I have this type of shower handle and cartridge. But I really hate the knob push and pull, could I change that knob with an easier one?
you're a great help for me today! finally found a video that has same cartridge with mine. Thank you so much sir! wifey is happy no more leaking annoying sounds.
Great video!. Just replaced the cartridge in the shower. Saved my but a lot of time. Thanks again.
Thank You for the update video, The house is about 30 years old and has the same parts as the video
Many thanks for the visual...this is definitely very helpful.
Thank you. Awesome video. It made the repair very easy.
What should I do if the cartridge is stuck?
I saw your video and saved $450 dollars..thnx to you and your video.
Isn't that amazing with RUclips? I'm just paying forward all the help I got from others.
I have same problem. First it took me a while to remove the screw on metal collar after trying vinegar and oil penetrant. That finally came off but now can’t remove the cartridge. vinegar, oil penetrant so far haven’t worked and in the process of pulling out cartridge, seems I have damaged it such that it now leaks drops constantly and previously it was leaking only when pulled out. 😢 Any suggestion for pulling out cartridge? Thanks.
Mine just started leaking today - but only when turned on. I can't afford to replace it right now. It would not leak behind the wall would it? The cartridge is pretty sealed up? I just want to make sure the entire time it's sitting there off it wouldn't be leaking behind the wall.
as long as the stem protrudes past the wall.
@@poman911 The stem meaning what the knob screws into? If so, yeah it does, I have the exact same fixture as the one in this video.
@@MrWolfSnack that's good, it will just drip onto the shower or the tub. it will get worse over time though. Mine was dripping a few drops for at least 2 or 3 years.
@@poman911 Oh OK good. Yeah I will fix it it's just I didn't notice it until now and I wanted to make sure it wasnt leaking into the wall.
Thank you. I could not find the cartridge for the valve, I read only inside Part no 3661181 & 4122726, from this I started the search.
My valve have the same "7105" , and from your video I know now what cartridge I need.
Thanks.
Great video, I have this exact shower faucet set-up with the same brass trim. Thank you! 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you! Your video was a great help!
You literally saved my life! Thanks 🙏🏽
Okay so I had to replace my valve, and spout. My spout was leaking when I turned the valve off, now it does not. It does however leak slightly when the shower is on. What could be the cause of that? Also My water pressure feels lower now that the new valve is on. What could that be? Do you have a video or videos you recommend for these issues?
Leak past the o-ring will results in lower flow.
You might have damaged the o-ring on the valve insert when inserting or there could have been minerals built up inside the piping. I typically put alot of silicone grease around the o-ring; clean out the inside of the water pipe with 400 grits wet sand paper, flush all the sandy grits out and then re-insert valve body with new o-ring.
I couldn't figure out which product this old shower handle was from, so I was so glad I found your video while browsing RUclips. What I would like to ask is, can only the lever be replaced with a different one? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could tell me what kind it is.
Home Depot does not carry the Pfister part S74-292 in-store anymore. Needs to be ordered online. The equivalent part is Danco 80550.
Your video is very informative. Thank you so much!
Good video. One tip: Don't say to tighten something finger tight, then use a wrench. I watch one other youtube video. It seems that correct answer is that one uses a wrench but makes sure to not tighten it hard with the wrench.
Thank you so much for the video. Very helpful !!
Thank you! I just replaced my shower following your instructions. You did a fine job. Thank you again for sharing your video.
Will this help if our shows is all hot water most of the time?
Great video, it saved me from calling a plumber. Thank you very much.
It’s crazy to think that the guy that put that in could have lived the whole rest of his life since that was installed
Thank you for this wonderful video. Do you happen to know the size of your original Price Pfister bolt that you've shown in your video? I have exactly what you have, except I have a short sheet metal screw for the knob. I'd like to use a bolt similar to yours to give myself a better chance of removing the cartridge. Thank you very much in advance.
The screw came with the trim kit (see the amazon link). You can get the trim at Home Depot the last time I checked in 2018. Good luck.
What do you do if you can't get the cartridge out? I tried everything!
spray penetrating oil around the cartridge let it soak for 2 hours then use flat screw driver and wiggle from the side tabs out.
@@poman911 Thank you for the further advice.
@@poman911 A screw extractor was drilled in the stem, and then it was pulled with steady and even pressure very hard with channel lock pliers to get it out. You don't want to pull back and forth to avoid damaging the pipes. Penetrating oil was not used to avoid leaving a residue that could damage the new cartridge. As a very last resort, a plumber told me that you can turn the water back on to get some water pressure to help you get it out as a very last resort, since the cartridge could go flying. Gotta be ready to turn the water off fast when it comes out!
I changed my cartridge and it still leaks intermittently!? Bad replacement or bad installation?
Some items to check: 1) cleaned the inside of the pipe using fine sandpaper? 2) used silicone grease on the o-rings?
Thanks! Helped alot😊
Thanks for the video. Same with our shower faucet. I was trying to take out the cartridge but, doesn't come out . I kept pulled out the cartridge but, still did not come out. What do you recommend to do, so that the cartridge come out easily? Thank You!
use penetrating oil (liquid wrench) let soak for a few hours, tap on it lightly with a hammer (the vibrations will loosen the cartridge) spray more penentrating oil, tap lightly with hammer then pull it out.
having a hard time pulling the cartridge out...damn thing is so tight. any suggetions? I have put wd40 around the edge.
I use penetrating oil, the kind that is used to free rusted bolts. The oil flows through the edges. let it soak for a few hours.
@@poman911 unfortunately, could not pull out the stem even with penetrating oil. 175$ to spend on replacement stem with a plumber tech! Thanks for your video!
This video help me. Thanks great job.
I replaced the stem but water is still leaking to the first floor. any ideas?
Usually when a stem leak it drips out of the pull out knob. If it leaks to a lower floor below the bathroom, You might have pin leaks with the copper pipes. Copper pipes need to be grounded to the dirt so that it doesn't have corrosion.
@@poman911 bad grout. the simplest of all before tearing into the ceiling on first floor live and learn
Just what I needed! Thanks.
thanks for the video. nice background music. cannot see it well but where do you apply grease ?
Apply silicone grease around the plastic stem and over the o-ring. You cannot overapply it because when you push the stem in, it will push all the excess out.
Thanks for the video, it saved my butt.
I replaced my cartridge following your instructions and everything went smoothly. However, my shower head pressure is still low. Any tips what else I should check/replace?
Check your water pressure starting with that from the water heater. Next is the pressure regulator; typically a pressure regulator is right outside your house and over time they may not enable the regulated pressure (60 psi). Last time I helped my neighbor it was a rusted and it turns out it didn't maintain pressure drop. Could not adjust the water pressure and ended up calling a plumber who turned off the water from the street, cut off the old regulator, welded a new one ($500 bill).
@@poman911 Thanks for the tips. I figured out the problem was a swollen mesh filter inside one of the shower head fittings. Not sure how it got swollen, my guess was from the hot water.
Thank you! This helped me out so much.