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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. |
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On Fri, 1 Jan 2010 17:30:49 -0800 (PST), thebigguy
wrote: 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. Pop the cap off, take out the screw and then cut the caulk around ""scution".... won't matter the order as long as the H or C is done first with the water off. IOW, take the cap off the handle, remove it and go from there. Report back here with difficulties. |
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thebigguy wrote:
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. Hi, Leaks when on? Then it's not washer. Maybe O ring or replace the whole cartridges. |
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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...875&lpage=none Cut the caulk around the escutcheon with a razor. It then unscrews off. Probably on a threaded piece of plastic. ------- 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...452&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...7-72906-SK0273 Of course, your brand and installation will determine good options. |
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"Red Green" wrote in message ... thebigguy wrote in : 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...875&lpage=none Cut the caulk around the escutcheon with a razor. It then unscrews off. Probably on a threaded piece of plastic. ------- 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...452&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...7-72906-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. Also on the Price Phister you can easily mix up the hot and cold stem. |
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"Roger Shoaf" wrote in
: "Red Green" wrote in message ... thebigguy wrote in : 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. ------- 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. |
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On Jan 2, 12:20*am, Red Green wrote:
"Roger Shoaf" wrote : "Red Green" wrote in message ... thebigguy wrote in : 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. ------- 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...ductId=24522-1.... 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. Thanks for all the quick and good info...will work on it and report back! |
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On Jan 2, 1:25*am, thebigguy wrote:
On Jan 2, 12:20*am, Red Green wrote: "Roger Shoaf" wrote : "Red Green" wrote in message ... thebigguy wrote in : 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. ------- 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...ductId=24522-1... 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.. 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? |
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