Re: Faucet handle removal and other questions


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Posted by Joe I. on January 20, 1998 at 14:51:53:

In Reply to: Faucet handle removal and other questions posted by Mark Summers on January 20, 1998 at 07:02:58:

: 1. In my shower I believe that the washers are starting to
: go especially on the hot water side. I have been able to
: remove the hot side with a faucet puller, but on the cold
: side I get seem to get it off. The hot side has the handle
: and 'stem' as one piece so it pulled out fairly easily. The
: cold side is separate from the stem (although they look the
: same). I have tried WD40, Liquid Wrench, and Vinegar. I only
: see the screw on the front. I have tapped it from behind
: with a hammer (as best as I can). It seems to 'skweek' when
: turning now and has some movement left to right. Is it
: possible that I may have caused problems to the valve stem ?

: 2. Before even trying to remove the handles I noticed that when
: I turned on the hot water and then the cold, water started to
: come from the shower head without the spout handle being pulled up
: at all. Could there be something in the line deviating the water ?
: (I have soaked the spout in a vinegar bath)

: 3. What would it take to convert to a single handle. I don't
: know if I can find the same ceramic tile pattern.

: Thanks

The flowing is the correct way to remove a shower stem:shut of the water suppling the shower and then remove the index button covering the handle screw remove the screw and open the stem a half a turn. Remove the handle by using the handle puller if the handle is hard to get off try to wiggle the handle. You might find this difficult because some handles are made of white metal and will seize to the brass stem. Once the handle is removed, remove the stem by using a set of stem socket wrenches. Once the stem is removed check the seat and change if necessary replace the washer and reinstall. When you have the spout off and run the tub water you should only get water from the spout nipple. If so buy a new spout.



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