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The hot water in my shower leaks and I'm trying to remove the stem but I don't see a hexagon type nut to unscrew.

Tap / Faucet insert attached to pipe

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You should still be able to unscrew that inner unit. Use mole grips or similar just before the brass thread.

There appears to be a notch in the brass ring, there is probably a specific tool to engage in that to turn it.

This is a similar unit, but it does have a hexagonal nut. If you get the unit out, replace it with a new one.

Typical tap / faucet inner unit

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  • When you refer to "inner unit" are you referring to the dark part just before the brass? I'm unscrewing the dark part and not the brass, correct?
    – Dani
    Jan 5 at 20:55
  • Not just the dark part, the brass too. I've added an image to the answer of a typical replacement unit.
    – Chenmunka
    Jan 5 at 21:16
  • Thank you. I will try to remove it with wrench similar to the mole grip.
    – Dani
    Jan 5 at 22:37
  • Is there a brand or model number I should look for as the replacement? Thanks
    – Dani
    Jan 6 at 0:57
  • @Dani: Impossible to say from a picture. They come in different sizes. Either measure it carefully and search online (I did this) or take the dead one to a builders merchant and see what they have.
    – Chenmunka
    Jan 6 at 8:39
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There are flats on the valve body. There's one visible here, and there will be another on the opposing side. Use an adjustable wrench, sliplock plier, or other similar tool.

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