The task can be done with 400 and 600 wet or dry paper, and a *lot of
patience*. Yup, *lots* of patience. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> One of the "joys" of owning an older home is the upkeep. We built this home
> in 1967, so the plumbing is of that era. Over the years, I have had to deal
> with eroded valve seats, but could usually get parts. Now, from my searches,
> no one makes parts for older Eljer valves. Hence, today's task:
>
> A few times in past years, I have refurbished valve seats. I found four old
> ones in my stash of used parts, and set out to repeat the task. The task can
> be done with 400 and 600 wet or dry paper, and a lot of patience. In this
> image, one is finished, and I have three more to go.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/One+Done_+Three+to+Go.jpg.html
>
> When I finally finished, I had three serviceable seats, and one emergency
> spare.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Refurbished+Valve+Seats.jpg.html
>
> I'll let my plumber do the changeout.
>
> E-1 and Leica 60mm Elmarit Macro
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
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