The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.
It was a Saturday, February 8th. It was warm in Phoenix. We were working Weekend Watch out of the Homeowner’s Division. My partner’s Isabel Chihuahua, a real dog. The boss is Mywife. My name is Friday. I don’t carry a badge. It was Noon; I had started with the slacking off when suddenly the Boss reported a leaking shower valve.
By 1 PM, I knew we had a serious case, a valve with a broken and STUCK cartridge. I went to a nearby Ace Hardware and showed them photos of the suspect, my valve. I had to get rough but finally guy said, “We don’t have anything like that … BUT Homeowners Plumbing Supply in Glendale may have it AND they are open on Saturdays” My Partner and I headed back to the patrol pickup.
I GOGGLED Homeowners Plumbing supply. I phoned and spoke with Steve. First, he said they close at 2 PM on Saturdays. It was already past 1 PM. The Boss was out and about in our patrol truck. I knew I had to act quickly. I phoned her and asked if she would run to Glendale if Steve said he had the part we needed.
The Boss agreed and headed west from her current location in Central Phoenix. I emailed Steve the photos and by the time my Boss got there, the parts were waiting on the counter.
She headed back to our main office, home, with the parts.
Steve informed me that I could just force out the stuck cartridge with a pair of Vice Grips. But to make sure I get the two small rubber washers from the valve. He said in the bag was a complete replacement, including the two rubber washers that would just slide right in.
Steve was correct on all counts. The shower has been repaired and now works perfectly. The City can rest easy tonight, thanks to Steve at Homeowners Plumbing Supply in Glendale Arizona!