Commercial Kitchen Stems

[@TheRobert9427]

Great video, thanks!!

[@atshelp]

Thanks!

[@markschlerf8460]

In my commercial kitchen, are the ceramic stems and compression stems interchangeable? In other words, can I swap over to the easily repairable compression and not have to buy the whole ceramic cartridge every time I have a leak?

[@atshelp]

Mark Schlerf depends on the brand of faucet really. Most brands try to make things universal. But it’s not always the case.

[@honolulu1476]

Very intresting. Thanks

[@7vanzzy7]

Thanks for the video. Trying to remove a Krowne faucet stem. I have the nut fully loose but it will not pull out, any suggestions?

[@atshelp]

Sometimes calcification sets in around the barrel. Leave the nut off. Screw the handle back on for leverage. Wd-40 all around the barrel. Lots of wiggling back and forth to break it loose.

[@keithtaege3187]

Where can I buy parts for a check valve? (Encore KL-41)

[@atshelp]

Unfortunately they just do stem assemblies. No parts. www.allthatstuffsupply.com/encore-stems

[@JAWSFREE]

you mention check valve style parts but I can't find any parts for those on you site

[@atshelp]

There’s check stems available for most brands. Faucet parts, then click the brand in question, then scroll down. Not all brands have them available. And it’s not it’s own section.

[@deezynar]

Hey, amigo. I just installed a new faucet with compression valves and check stems just like you showed in the video. I turned the shut off valve back on after the install, and the cold water was running and will not turn off. Is there some trick to these things? I've never worked with them before.

[@atshelp]

I would turn the water off and check that check stem for debris. Then when turning it back on, do it slowly so you don’t shoot a punch of pressure at that check valve all at once.

[@deezynar]

@@atshelp Thanks for the reply. I figured out what the problem was. The brass section has a plastic washer/seal attached to the bottom, and that thing was a bit off center. It wouldn't let the brass part nestle into place and seal. I pushed the seal over so it was centered, then I used a clamp and pressed the brass part down, which did the trick. I asked three different plumbers for advice and none of them had ever encountered that problem before.

[@keithtaege3187]

How can I pull out a pressed in valve cartridge?

[@atshelp]

I’m not following. Pressed? What are we working with here?

[@keithtaege3187]

@@atshelp The Encore valve has a knurled ring at the top to prevent it from pulling out easily.

[@atshelp]

@@keithtaege3187 if it’s encore, it’s not pressed or knurled. I believe you might be describing the barrel. They sometimes get seized in the valve with calcification. It is supposed to pull right out with the stem. Try a lil WD-40. Let it soak. Then thread the stem back in the barrel with the handle for leverage. And pull.

[@Timetonut]

Please focus this please.