On Sat, 2 Jan 2010 13:10:23 -0800 (PST), thebigguy
wrote:
On Jan 2, 9:39*am, Red Green wrote:
thebigguy wrote :
On Jan 2, 1:25 am, thebigguy wrote:
On Jan 2, 12:20 am, Red Green wrote:
"Roger Shoaf" wrote
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"Red Green" wrote in message
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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 o
n
the very end of the handle that I assume comes off as well.
The
re
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...productId=1209
88-94
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 tha
t
little it isn't worth trying to fix. It'll probably leak again
shortly.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...productId=1762
56-72
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 wr
ench
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...productId=1758
47-72
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...oductId=24522-
1...
And I'll further mention that on a rare occasion if the wrench
steps ar
e
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
.
Thanks for all the quick and good info...will work on it and report
back!
I have a photo of the setup, how can I post it?
http://tinypic.com
No account or login required.
Upload the pic. It will give you the link to it back. Just click in the
one that says emails & IM's. Automatically gets copied to the clipboard.
Paste that link in a NG post.
OK here is the pic
http://tinypic.com/r/2roql1g/6
What others said.
Turn off the water supply
Close the tub drain (or tape it) so you don't drop the cap into the
drain.
Remove the stem cap by prying it off (tip of a utility knife blade
behind it) or small screwdriver.
Remove the screw and the escutcheon may just slip off after caulk is
cut.
As mentioned, a whole new stem may be better.
Some stems are left/right (?) so don't get the wrong ones. Good luck.