shower handle removal
#1
09-22-11, 12:35 PM
shower handle removal
I have a shower with wall mounted handles for hot, cold, and the shower diverter. The handles slide onto the stem of the valve and are held in place with a screw. I need to replace one of the valves, but after removing the screw I cannot get the handle to come off the stem. Does anyone have suggestions on how to remove the handle without destroying it? If I can get it off, should I put a drop of oil on the stem before reinstalling it to prevent this from happening again? Thanks.
#2
09-22-11, 03:07 PM
If you are sure that it slides on & off, tap it with a hammer as if you were trying to put it on. Put a piece of wood against it, so the hammer doesn't damage it. Then pull it towards you.
#7
09-22-11, 07:52 PM
Super Moderator
Yeah, I have broke many handles off with the end of the stem still in the handle...LOL
I usually was too lazy to go all the way to the truck to get the handle puller.
The old channel locks behind the handle working as a lever was my favorite way breaking the handles off.... Oh, I mean "loose"... not off... "loose"....I was breaking them loose I tell ya's...
Dont think I ever took my hammer out.
The old saying " Every tool in its place, a place for every tool". ( Lean manufacturing, 5 S, Sigma six )
Mike NJ
I usually was too lazy to go all the way to the truck to get the handle puller.
The old channel locks behind the handle working as a lever was my favorite way breaking the handles off.... Oh, I mean "loose"... not off... "loose"....I was breaking them loose I tell ya's...
Dont think I ever took my hammer out.
The old saying " Every tool in its place, a place for every tool". ( Lean manufacturing, 5 S, Sigma six )
Mike NJ
