"Joe S" wrote in message
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John Harlow wrote:
Can you drain and solder it?

I forgot to mention that I had tried that, but I had some trouble
getting the solder to adhere. My best effort seemed a
bit....lacking.

Are there special techniques for soldering brass?

Clean all surfaces, use flux and the right amount of heat. If there
is any
water in the line it's not going to work.

I think this will be a hack though. Your best bet is to take it all
apart
and fix it right. Many times I've spent more time trying to make
something
work than to simply do it right in the first place.

Problem is....the "right" fix would involve buying a whole new tub
valve ($65 or more) to replace this already virtually brand new one. I
suspect the problem is that the threaded inlet is very slightly
out-of-round due to light tapping (okay, maybe light banging) with a
hammer to get it into place.

Believe me...I've learned my lesson...if I had it to do over again, I
certainly wouldn't do it again. I will NOT be touching the shower valve
I'm going to put in with any sort of hammer-like tool.....esp. since
the valve costs 3+ times as much.

I'd prefer a hack to re-buying the valve.


Joe


can't you just take it apart and put it back together with some teflon tape?
Pipe fittings have an interference fit so they seal as you tighten it. If
you think you over tightened it and thats why it leaks(because its bottomed
out) perhaps some teflon tape will make it seal.