Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Home Repair (alt.home.repair) For all homeowners and DIYers with many experienced tradesmen. Solve your toughest home fix-it problems. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter?
Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA HB |
#2
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
"Higgs Boson" wrote in message ... New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA I would use clear silicone. That would keep the screw tight BUT it could also be removed if needed. WW |
#3
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
Sorry to hear. Quality of manufacturing is suffering.
Downside of gluing the handles on, is when you need to get them apart for service, such as changing a faucet washer. I'd try low strength Locktite. .. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. .. "Higgs Boson" wrote in message ... New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA HB |
#4
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On 6/14/2013 7:28 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
Sorry to hear. Quality of manufacturing is suffering. Downside of gluing the handles on, is when you need to get them apart for service, such as changing a faucet washer. I'd try low strength Locktite. . Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org . . "Higgs Boson" wrote in message ... New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA HB I discovered that they did sell a permanent and non-permanent type a few years ago. Everybody might not know this. |
#5
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
Higgs Boson wrote:
New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? Nothing too strong. A drop of varnish, lacquer, nail polish etc. will usually suffice. -- dadiOH ____________________________ Winters getting colder? Tired of the rat race? Taxes out of hand? Maybe just ready for a change? Check it out... http://www.floridaloghouse.net |
#6
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
Aparently, the OP bought the non permanant
faucet handles? Loctite comes in red, blue, and some other color. Red is permanant, I think. Blue, if I remember, is the removable type. .. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. .. "Frank" wrote in message ... Downside of gluing the handles on, is when you need to get them apart for service, such as changing a faucet washer. I'd try low strength Locktite. I discovered that they did sell a permanent and non-permanent type a few years ago. Everybody might not know this. |
#7
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
Wow, I thought I was the only person who
used nail polish for threadlock. I call it "female thread lock". I've had customers ask why I have finger nail polish in my tool box, on the top tray. .. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. .. "dadiOH" wrote in message ... QUESTION: Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? Nothing too strong. A drop of varnish, lacquer, nail polish etc. will usually suffice. -- dadiOH |
#8
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:09:48 PM UTC-7, Higgs Boson wrote:
New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA HB If you have those universal handles with the set screws they always get loose. I try to stay away from using them as much as possible. |
#9
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Friday, June 14, 2013 6:36:04 AM UTC-7, wrote:
On Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:09:48 PM UTC-7, Higgs Boson wrote: New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA HB If you have those universal handles with the set screws they always get loose. I try to stay away from using them as much as possible. Wish I could, but they are on the only sink in the only bathroom in the house. HB |
#10
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:09:48 PM UTC-7, Higgs Boson wrote:
New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA HB Thanks to all for suggestions. 1. Is Locktite removable if necessary? If so, what is the solvent? 2. Same for clear nail polish. I assume the solvent is polish remover? 3. Went to Locktite site and got another idea. What about wrapping in plumber's/electrician's thread tape? Together, our giant minds will lick this one yet! HB |
#11
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Jun 14, 9:01*am, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote: Aparently, the OP bought the non permanant faucet handles? Loctite comes in red, blue, and some other color. Red is permanant, I think. Blue, if I remember, is the removable type. . That is correct. Blue is the easier to remove strength. Red isn't really permanent, just takes a lot more force. Blue would be fine for this. I use it on my snowboard mounting screws. Keeps them from coming out, but they still come out readily with a screwdriver. |
#12
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Jun 14, 4:14*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
On Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:09:48 PM UTC-7, Higgs Boson wrote: New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. *I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. *But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! *Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: *Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA HB Thanks to all for suggestions. 1. *Is Locktite removable if necessary? *If so, what is the solvent? Yes. Use the lower strength blue. There is no solvent, it just helps bind the threads and you remove as usual with a screwdriver. 2. *Same for clear nail polish. *I assume the solvent is polish remover? That will probably work too and again, no solvent required. 3. *Went to Locktite site and got another idea. *What about wrapping in plumber's/electrician's thread tape? Wrapping what? The screw or the stem before the handle goes on? Screw for sure isn't going to work. Loctite/polish on the screw threads is way to go. |
#13
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Friday, June 14, 2013 1:51:49 PM UTC-7, wrote:
On Jun 14, 4:14*pm, Higgs Boson wrote: On Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:09:48 PM UTC-7, Higgs Boson wrote: New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. *I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. *But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! *Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: *Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA HB Thanks to all for suggestions. 1. *Is Locktite removable if necessary? *If so, what is the solvent? Yes. Use the lower strength blue. There is no solvent, it just helps bind the threads and you remove as usual with a screwdriver. 2. *Same for clear nail polish. *I assume the solvent is polish remover? That will probably work too and again, no solvent required. 3. *Went to Locktite site and got another idea. *What about wrapping in plumber's/electrician's thread tape? Wrapping what? The screw or the stem before the handle goes on? Screw for sure isn't going to work. ***The stem. Thought it would create enuff friction to keep it tight.- Locktite: Why COLORS? Can't visualize. Why color something that will not be seen? Straight q. Nail polish on the screw threads is way to go. You said no solvent required to remove nail polish ???? Sure is required to get it off nails! Clarification, pls, TIA. HB OK, how many votes for Locktite and how many for nail polish?- |
#14
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
"Higgs Boson" wrote in message ... On Friday, June 14, 2013 1:51:49 PM UTC-7, wrote: On Jun 14, 4:14 pm, Higgs Boson wrote: On Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:09:48 PM UTC-7, Higgs Boson wrote: New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA HB Thanks to all for suggestions. 1. Is Locktite removable if necessary? If so, what is the solvent? Yes. Use the lower strength blue. There is no solvent, it just helps bind the threads and you remove as usual with a screwdriver. 2. Same for clear nail polish. I assume the solvent is polish remover? That will probably work too and again, no solvent required. 3. Went to Locktite site and got another idea. What about wrapping in plumber's/electrician's thread tape? Wrapping what? The screw or the stem before the handle goes on? Screw for sure isn't going to work. ***The stem. Thought it would create enuff friction to keep it tight.- Locktite: Why COLORS? Can't visualize. Why color something that will not be seen? Straight q. Nail polish on the screw threads is way to go. You said no solvent required to remove nail polish ???? Sure is required to get it off nails! Clarification, pls, TIA. HB OK, how many votes for Locktite and how many for nail polish?- I vote for neither. As I said in first reply, Clear silicone. You cannot see it but easy to remove and works good. I also use it on slip joint drain pipes with gasket. Seals good but can be taken apart easy. WW |
#15
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Jun 14, 6:03*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
On Friday, June 14, 2013 1:51:49 PM UTC-7, wrote: On Jun 14, 4:14*pm, Higgs Boson wrote: On Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:09:48 PM UTC-7, Higgs Boson wrote: New (less than a year) bathroom sink installed. *I wanted two white porcelain handles, which I got. *But can't find receipt to give mfr. name! *Couldn't find exact photo on-line, but this may not matter? Handles get loose all the time and have to be screwed tight. QUESTION: *Is there a downside to gluing/fastening those puppies shut so they won't keep coming unscrewed? If it's OK, what is recommended product? TIA HB Thanks to all for suggestions. 1. *Is Locktite removable if necessary? *If so, what is the solvent? Yes. *Use the lower strength blue. *There is no solvent, it just helps bind the threads and you remove as usual with a screwdriver. 2. *Same for clear nail polish. *I assume the solvent is polish remover? That will probably work too and again, no solvent required. 3. *Went to Locktite site and got another idea. *What about wrapping in plumber's/electrician's thread tape? Wrapping what? *The screw or the stem before the handle goes on? *Screw for sure isn't going to work. ***The stem. *Thought it would create enuff friction to keep it tight.- Locktite: *Why COLORS? *Can't visualize. *Why color something that will not be seen? *Straight q. They are two different strength products. Red is high strength. Blue is regular strength. They color them different so mechanics can tell them apart and use the right one. Nail polish on the screw threads is way to go. You said no solvent required to remove nail polish ???? * Sure is required to get it off nails! *Clarification, pls, TIA. HB You put the Loctite or naipolish on the THREADS OF THE SCREWS. You use a screwdriver to take the screws out. The Loctite just binds it up so that it can't come out as easily, ie it won't loosen up. I would not put loctite on the shaft of the faucet. If solvent were required to get it apart, I don't know how you'd get the solvent into where it needs to go. OK, how many votes for Locktite and how many for nail polish?-- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I know Loctite works because that's what it's made for. Nailpolish is a similar idea. How much it holds vs nailpolish, IDK. |
#16
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
Higgs Boson wrote:
Nail polish on the screw threads is way to go. You said no solvent required to remove nail polish ???? Sure is required to get it off nails! Clarification, pls, TIA. Neither it nor the others I suggested will resist a screwdriver. The solvent for nail polish is acerone (nail po;ish remover); lacquer thinner would probably do it too. -- dadiOH ____________________________ Winters getting colder? Tired of the rat race? Taxes out of hand? Maybe just ready for a change? Check it out... http://www.floridaloghouse.net |
#17
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Jun 14, 7:56*pm, "dadiOH" wrote:
Higgs Boson wrote: Nail polish on the screw threads is way to go. You said no solvent required to remove nail polish ???? * Sure is required to get it off nails! *Clarification, pls, TIA. Neither it nor the others I suggested will resist a screwdriver. *The solvent for nail polish is acerone (nail po;ish remover); lacquer thinner would probably do it too. -- dadiOH ____________________________ Winters getting colder? *Tired of the rat race? Taxes out of hand? Maybe just ready for a change? Check it out...http://www.floridaloghouse.net I vote for using nail polish, that saves a trip to the store for the locktite. IF Locktite, I would use the blue, the red may be too strong to be able to remove the handles without damaging the screwdriver slot. But if the handles will not need to be removed for as long as you are in the house, then go for the red loctite. |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
Another option is to use an old plumber's trick.
When replacing a washer on a cartridge stem, often the soft rubber washer compresses too much in the middle before the screw actually tightens up. So, around here it was common for plumbers to put the brass bibb screw through the washer and then use a pair of side cutters to muck up the screw threads immediately on the back side of the washer. That way, as soon as the screw was starting to compress the washer, the mucked up male threads on the bibb screw would enter the female threads of the spindle and the screw would get significantly tighter. That is sufficiently tight to hold the washer firmly in place, but without compressing the middle of the washer all out of shape. I'm thinking the solution might be to use brass faucet handle screws instead of the stainless steel ones the faucet probably came with, and simply use a pair of wire cutters to muck up the threads of the brass screw only a little. That way, the screw might be a little harder to turn in and out of the spindle, but it won't turn by itself, and therefore the faucet handles won't loosen up. And, that solution sidesteps Higgs Boson's concern about how to remove the nail polish or Loctite if desired cuz there won't be any nail polish or Loctite invoved. Any place that sells fasteners will stock or be able to order brass screws for you. Last edited by nestork : June 15th 13 at 07:31 AM |
#19
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Friday, June 14, 2013 11:23:02 PM UTC-7, nestork wrote:
Another option is to use an old plumber's trick. When replacing a washer on a cartridge stem, often the soft rubber washer compresses too much in the middle before the screw actually tightens up. So, around here it was common for plumbers to put the brass bibb screw through the washer and then use a pair of side cutters to muck up the screw threads immediately on the back side of the washer. That way, as soon as the screw was starting to compress the washer, the mucked up male threads on the bibb screw would enter the female threads of the spindle and the screw would get significantly tighter. That is sufficiently tight to hold the washer firmly in place, but without compressing the middle of the washer all out of shape. I'm thinking the solution might be to use brass faucet handle screws instead of the stainless steel ones the faucet probably came with, and simply use a pair of wire cutters to muck up the threads of the brass screw only a little. That way, the screw might be a little harder to turn in and out of the spindle, but it won't turn by itself, and therefore the faucet handles won't loosen up. And, that solution sidesteps Higgs Boson's concern about how to remove the nail polish or Loctite if desired cuz there won't be any nail polish or Loctite invoved. Any place that sells fasteners will stock or be able to order brass screws for you. Wow, thanks, guys for these hugely educational comments! Let's hear it for plumbers -- one step down from god. But, Nestork, remember this is a family group! The below could be read several ways, depending on the depravity of the reader's mind. *** That way, as soon as the screw was starting to compress the washer, the mucked up male threads on the bibb screw would enter the female threads of the spindle and the screw would get significantly tighter. That is sufficiently tight to hold the washer firmly in place, but without compressing the middle of the washer all out of shape.*** HB -- nestork |
#20
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Jun 15, 2:23*am, nestork wrote:
Another option is to use an old plumber's trick. When replacing a washer on a cartridge stem, often the soft rubber washer compresses too much in the middle before the screw actually tightens up. So, around here it was common for plumbers to put the brass bibb screw through the washer and then use a pair of side cutters to muck up the screw threads immediately on the back side of the washer. *That way, as soon as the screw was starting to compress the washer, the mucked up male threads on the bibb screw would enter the female threads of the spindle and the screw would get significantly tighter. *That is sufficiently tight to hold the washer firmly in place, but without compressing the middle of the washer all out of shape. I'm thinking the solution might be to use brass faucet handle screws instead of the stainless steel ones the faucet probably came with, and simply use a pair of wire cutters to muck up the threads of the brass screw only a little. *That way, the screw might be a little harder to turn in and out of the spindle, but it won't turn *by itself, and therefore the faucet handles won't loosen up. And, that solution sidesteps Higgs Boson's concern about how to remove the nail polish or Loctite if desired cuz there won't be any nail polish or Loctite invoved. Any place that sells fasteners will stock or be able to order brass screws for you. -- nestork Deliberately buggering up the threads on screws that fasten a faucet handle sounds like a bad idea to me. |
#21
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
take a digital camera photo, and upload it he
http://imgur.com/ no registration, no email needed, nothing all you do is upload off your computer [love this site] marc |
#22
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
|
#23
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
But, how often do you need to remove that screw? Once ever 10 years to replace the washer? If you can get 10 years of service out of that faucet without having the handles loosen up before you have to pay another 12 cents for two more brass screws to last another 10 years, that's not an idea I would dismiss out of hand. And, both the screws and the spindles can be replaced for a few dollars, so it's not like you can't get back to the original situation if you wanted to. |
#24
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Jun 15, 3:19*pm, nestork wrote:
[_2_ Wrote: ;3078707'] Deliberately buggering up the threads on screws that fasten a faucet handle sounds like a bad idea to me. Sure, at the first glance it does look like you're causing damage. It not only looks like you're causing damage, you are. But, how often do you need to remove that screw? *Once ever 10 years to replace the washer? How about if you bugger it up and you don't get it together to begin with? It only takes once for it to be a problem. If you can get 10 years of service out of that faucet without having the handles loosen up before you have to pay another 12 cents for two more brass screws to last another 10 years, that's not an idea I would dismiss out of hand. And, both the screws and the spindles can be replaced for a few dollars, so it's not like you can't get back to the original situation if you wanted to. -- nestork Assuming said spindle is still available 10 years later..... Even then, good luck with finding it and it only costing a few dollars. Loctite on the other hand only costs a few dollars and is readily available. |
#25
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Saturday, June 15, 2013 10:50:27 AM UTC-7, wrote:
take a digital camera photo, and upload it he http://imgur.com/ no registration, no email needed, nothing ??? They DID require a registration -- unless I'm reading site wrong? Seems kinda glitzy & pop with all those weird pix jumping out at you. Also concerned about privacy (sob!). all you do is upload off your computer I did, and it went through, but I would still appreciate your input registration. TIA HB [love this site] marc |
#26
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
Higgs Boson wrote:
On Saturday, June 15, 2013 10:50:27 AM UTC-7, wrote: take a digital camera photo, and upload it he http://imgur.com/ no registration, no email needed, nothing ??? They DID require a registration -- unless I'm reading site wrong? Seems kinda glitzy & pop with all those weird pix jumping out at you. Also concerned about privacy (sob!). all you do is upload off your computer I did, and it went through, but I would still appreciate your input registration. TIA I use http://tinypic.com and it works well -- no registration. |
#27
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:27:03 AM UTC-7, TomR wrote:
Higgs Boson wrote: On Saturday, June 15, 2013 10:50:27 AM UTC-7, wrote: take a digital camera photo, and upload it he http://imgur.com/ no registration, no email needed, nothing ??? They DID require a registration -- unless I'm reading site wrong? Seems kinda glitzy & pop with all those weird pix jumping out at you. Also concerned about privacy (sob!). all you do is upload off your computer I did, and it went through, but I would still appreciate your input registration. TIA I use http://tinypic.com and it works well -- no registration. Tinypic looks like it "may" be ok, also haven't tried it marc |
#28
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Bathroom faucet handles loose
On Monday, June 17, 2013 4:57:25 PM UTC-7, Higgs Boson wrote:
On Saturday, June 15, 2013 10:50:27 AM UTC-7, wrote: take a digital camera photo, and upload it he http://imgur.com/ no registration, no email needed, nothing ??? They DID require a registration -- unless I'm reading site wrong? Seems kinda glitzy & pop with all those weird pix jumping out at you. Also concerned about privacy (sob!). all you do is upload off your computer I did, and it went through, but I would still appreciate your input registration. TIA HB [love this site] marc i've tried Imgur a few times, with no problems [never asked for registration] marc |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Loose outdoor faucet. How to fix? | Home Repair | |||
Remove Tub Faucet Handles | Home Repair | |||
Faucet Valve Handles Difficult to Open (Sometimes) | Home Repair | |||
Stuck faucet handles | Home Repair | |||
Opening Direction for Faucet Handles? | Home Repair |