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shower mixing valve identification

3 years ago

I'm trying to help my elderly parents find replacement valves for two showers with discontinued Kohler fixtures. They are identical and were installed about 40 years ago. One is causing a drip from the shower head, the other is leaking from the mixer body into the (now exposed) wall. I have not gotten much help from Kohler on locating a part or a substitute and am curious about a possible knock-off brand.

Thank you so much for your help!!!

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HU-664426234
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you. I know it may come to that, but multiple plumbers have indicated the tile would have to be removed to gain access for any fixture replacement. Trying to avoid the trouble and expense of that. Thanks, again.
catbuilder
3 years ago
A little bit of the tile would probably have to be removed, but they make large remodel escutcheon plates to cover the hole.
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woodbutcher_ca
3 years ago
Hello, From your picture, you may attack that problem from the back. Wall looks like sheetrockGood Luck Woodbutcher

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