Larsen Supply Co. S-1070-1 Hot Tub Shower Stem

Product Description

The LARSEN SUPPLY CO. S-1070-1 is a hot-side tub and shower stem designed as a replacement for Central Brass 6511 faucet valves. Shower and tub stems control the flow and temperature of water by opening and closing the valve seat inside the faucet body. This stem is packaged individually in a clamshell card for easy identification at the supply house or on the service truck. At 2.33 pounds, it is a solid, standard-weight replacement stem suited to residential tub and shower repair work performed by licensed plumbers and experienced service techs.

This stem is intended for hot-side valve replacement in tub and shower faucet assemblies using the Central Brass 6511 cartridge and stem configuration. It is a direct-fit service part for repair calls involving worn, cracked, or stripped stems that result in dripping faucets or failure to shut off completely. This part is well suited to residential bathroom plumbing repair in both single-family and multifamily applications.

Key Features

• Hot-side stem for tub and shower valve repair
• Replaces Central Brass 6511 stem
• Carded clamshell packaging for straightforward part identification
• Sold as an individual unit for single-fixture service calls
• 2.33-pound solid construction for durable long-term fitment

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement stem for Central Brass 6511 tub and shower faucet assemblies, hot-side application.

Installation Notes

This stem is installed by a licensed plumber or qualified service technician. Shut off the water supply to the fixture before beginning any valve stem replacement. Remove the handle and packing nut to extract the old stem, then thread in the replacement stem and verify proper seating before restoring water supply. Work should conform to applicable local plumbing codes and IPC guidelines.