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Hi
Does anyone know how to remove the valve from this kinedo shower. There does not appear to be any nut.
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I’m not a plumber but I would try to unscrew the chrome cover off then I reckon the nut that is retaining the valve would be accessible from there.
I tried to find some instillation instructions for your make of shower but all that kept coming up was shower cubicles made by that company so I don’t know what to advise except to contact showerdoctor https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q ... q9pW2_zZ0K and ask them to identify the part you need and how to gain access.

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You have it right Mike. Cover needs to unscrew
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Its possible whoever fitted it has put silicone behind the plate to make sure its waterproof. However this will make it difficult or impossible to unscrew. Try running a sharp thin knife round between the plate and the wall to cut through any silicone. You might even find that its only held on with silicone.
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It will deffo be screwed but you're probably right about the silicone. A 12" hacksaw blade works really well
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Gripping with a rubber (marigolds) glove might help :thumbright:
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Thanks for all of your replies, I have managed to unscrew the chrome ring. However there is still no nut to remove the valve. It looks like I will have to take out the whole shower cubicle to remove the mixer valve from the rear. I hope I can get a part once removed or it will mean a new unit 😂
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Post by darrenba »

Can you take another photo then. You shouldn't need to remove the whole unit. Although trying to find a replacement part can be a whole other issue if you don't know the manufacturer.
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Thanks....here are some photos with ring removed
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Post by Razor »

Pull the big C clip off then slide the outer ring off and go from there :salute:
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Razor wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:37 pm Pull the big C clip off then slide the outer ring off and go from there :salute:
If you are referring to the dark bit at the back of the valve, that's not a clip, it's a hole for the valve to fit through.
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Razor wrote: Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:21 am <span class="skimlinks-unlinked">clip.jpg</span>
I have removed the clip, but all is still solid no movement.
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Post by London mike 61 »

I would try putting a pair of grips on the outer part of the darker brass fitting and try to unscrew it counter clockwise , but because it may be furred up with limescale you may need to use some bathroom spray on it first then some form of lubricant to help it turn.

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Hi... I have removed the outer ring, see new photo. It looks to me like the whole shower cubicle will need to be removed. If parts are then not available, a whole new shower!
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