Stem Extension For Kohler Valve? Ooops...

the hague

Everyone has done it once, right? I set a Kohler single handle shower valve a 1/2" too deep in the wall. Now the handle won't engage the stem. Does anyone know if an extension is available that can slide over the existing one?
The long stem that is supplied with the valve is not long enough.

Thanks,
Mike

smellslike$tome

Call your local PROFESSIONAL PLUMBER. He can help you ... for a well earned fee.

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the hague

Thanks for being so helpful...

smellslike$tome

You're very welcome. Why don't you just contact Kohler?

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neolitic

That sounds like a plan

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Double-A

Hmmm. I don't recall seeing them available at all from Kohler.

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smellslike$tome

By the way, although I've done at least my share of stupid things, I don't remember ever having done this one.

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send_it_all

I hate to admit it, but I did the same thing not too long ago. (In my defense, the plastic mud cover WAS ABSOLUTELY FLUSH with the finished wall surface, yet the trim wouldn't go on...happened on two valves in the same house) If by chance it is a Forte valve, I was able to put a few washers between the plastic thingy that receives the threaded handle escutcheon, and the thingamajig that it attaches to. That gave me enough room to thread it on.

the hague

I'll check my plumbing supply house in the morning to see if they have a fix.. And maybe the thingamajig on the whitchijigger...

I wonder if the 2nd best plumber in Alabama has ever done this?

Double-A

I stand corrected, they do offer deep rough-in kits for some of their valves/trims. Kewl.

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Ron The Plumber

I can tell you know your plumbing well.

Hope the whatchamacallit fit. Don't forget to put the thingamabobber on afterwards.

send_it_all

I'm a wordsmith...what can I tell ya.

rex

why dont you get a extra long screw and put both of the extensions on....if need be cut the plastic one down if its to long. i belive a brass ext and a plastic one comes in the trim kit....

Putty Truck

Dang, Rex, you are so helpfuk. Are you man's best friend?

Rex, you'd love the DUI forum.

rex

huh?

Putty Truck

skip it....I got annoyed at the original question.