Symmons valve lug bolt

11-16-2012, 05:29 PM	#1
dbt Newbie     Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 5	Symmons valve lug bolt I have a new Symmons valve on my outside shower and can't remove the little threaded 'lug' nut underneath the valve for final winterizing. Has anyone a suggestion for removing? Thanks, Dennis

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11-16-2012, 05:35 PM	#2
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,313	Symmons valve lug bolt Got a picture or at least a web site of that type valve? Symmons makes dozens of differant products. Last edited by joecaption; 11-16-2012 at 05:37 PM.

11-17-2012, 05:11 PM	#3
SuperPlumberGuy Member   Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 64	Symmons valve lug bolt A 3/8" socket wrench fits in perfectly

11-17-2012, 10:24 PM	#4
Ishmael Member   Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 382	Symmons valve lug bolt You don't need to remove that plug. Just remove the TA-10 stem/cartridge. Edited to add: I'm a master plumber here in MA. I've been winterizing houses and outside showers for almost 20 years. You don't need to remove that plug. Last edited by Ishmael; 11-17-2012 at 10:53 PM.

11-19-2012, 06:47 AM	#5
dbt Newbie     Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 5	Symmons valve lug bolt Thanks for the replies. My sense tells me Ishmael is correct. That there won't be enough residual water to cause a problem. Dennis