"Roger Shoaf" wrote in
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"Red Green" wrote in message
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thebigguy wrote in
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I need to replace the washers in my shower handle and am wondering
how to get to the washer. There doesnt seem to be a small screw
holing the scution cap on, just caulk. There is a cap that is on
the very end of the handle that I assume comes off as well. There
is seperate H and C and they leak when on.
Have no idea what you specifically have but for one type, a Price
Pfister:
Assuming you must remove the handle before the escutcheon comes off.
Remove the handle cap by prying off.
Remove the screw. May be easier said than done. Could be frozen
with deposits.
Pull the handle off. These can be a bear if frozen with
deposits. Borrow or buy a handle puller.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...ctId=120988-94
3-03875&lpage=none
Cut the caulk around the escutcheon with a razor. It then unscrews
off. Probably on a threaded piece of plastic.
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http://i48.tinypic.com/ek3n9t.jpg
If it leaks out of the handle ONLY when it's on then your problem is
located at the blue arrow.
If it drips when shut off, the problem is at the red arrow. Entire
faucet stem must be removed from to wall to replace the washer.
If I were you I would price a new stem vs repairing. They can be as
little as 8 bucks depending on what you have. To me, if it costs that
little it isn't worth trying to fix. It'll probably leak again
shortly.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...ctId=176256-72
906-ST3452&lpage=none
I used to fix them,
then I got smart and just started replacing the stem,
then I got smarter when I found (via this NG) the whole rebuild
kit is $35. Used to even come with the deep socket faucet wrench
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...ctId=175847-72
906-SK0273
Of course, your brand and installation will determine good options.
Excellent post, but I will add that you will also need a seat wrench
and plumbers grease.
Yep. Good to mention.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...22-143-PP24005
And I'll further mention that on a rare occasion if the wrench steps are
too long it may be necessary to cut the wrench. The tip can hit the
back of the inside of the supply elbow in the wall. Warned about it but
it never actually happened to me.
Also on the Price Phister you can easily mix up the hot and cold stem.