Help, i'm stuck

[PLUMBER RICK]

last year i attempted to repair a leaking grohe deck mounted diverter valve. the tub spout needed to be removed and a new diverter cartridge installed. problem was there was no access in the marble apron to access the valve.

so i cut a 6'' x 10'' access for a panel and attempt to reach into the space 2' to reach the tub spout and all its connections. i did get it changed, but it still leaked:mad:

in the process i managed to get wedged and was really sore for days. ended up in the hospital a few days later thinking joey was going to sell off my goods:eek:

turns out to be a muscle spasms and not the big one;)

so the owner ordered a new complete setup as grohe doesn't sell the spout separately:confused:

this time i got smart and removed the toilet to help out with the space.

what i couldn't believe was that i actually managed to get it done last year without the toilet removed:bash:

now i look back and think wtf was i thinking:D

here's the finished pictures.

rick.

http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7272&d=1245338665 (http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7272&d=1245338665)

cheap toilet for a nice bathroom. l.a. requires low flow toilets when you sell. seller just put in cheap to clear escrow.

http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7273&d=1245338705 (http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7273&d=1245338705)

yes, i actually squezed my head and chest between the toilet and panel.

http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7274&d=1245338742 (http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7274&d=1245338742)

factory supplied grohe hoses. made it nice to disconnect and remove the spout 2' in.

http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7275&d=1245338759 (http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7275&d=1245338759)

nice big tub that's ready for use. they haven't been able to use it since they moved in last year.

[wrench spinner]

Did you put in the S.S. Flexes after the access panel was cut in? Or did the initial Installer?

Nice job regardless!

[PLUMBER RICK]

i replaced 2 that were twisted. the valve comes with them for the inlet and outlet. 4 pieces.

the owner had to buy the entire valve to get the spout assembly. grohe doesn't sell it as a replacement part:mad:

rick.

[plumberscrack]

You left handed?

[EasyEman]

I suppose going through the wall was a bad Idea for some reason?

[drtyhands]

Wow that's been a year already.
I remember you telling us about it.
Without reading your description I was going to ask.
I'll bet it made for a much nicer day.

[PLUMBER RICK]

I suppose going through the wall was a bad Idea for some reason?

second floor exterior stucco in the front entry of the house.

yep, bad idea;)

all good now.

rick.

[HVAC HAWK]

rick now you know why i got out of doing plumbing

im to big :D

[Marklar89]

I'm only 5'4 and 120 lbs so it would be not too big an issue for me. I'm always the guy that goes into tight quarters, seeing as I am the smallest. One time i squeezed half my body through a 16" access cover from a step ladder sort of diagonally. Wow was that ever hard to get my shoulders in and out of, just had to do it one at a time ;) ah, the joys of plumbing :)