what do i need to do to get the handle off to change seals?
2007-01-20 08:19:23 · 6 answers · asked by gut city 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
philips head screwdriver?
there are sae and metric allen wrenches, maybe you have the wrong size
you might also need a tool that is a metal tube in the shape of a big socket, to remove the insides of the valve.
(after you get the handle off)
2007-01-20 08:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by brainiac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about the plastic or chrome plated plastic knobs? Take a flashlight and peek down inside the opening after you take off the cover (usually marked C and H) They will usually be either phillips or straight, I've seen both. After you get the knobs off, though, then the fun begins. Make sure the water is off, then the covers (I think the call them esteutions or something like that) unscrew out of the wall. Then you need a hex head tool that you can get at Wal-Mart or Target to fit the actual cover to the faucet. Once they come off, the stem can be removed. On the stem is two seals. Take the stem to your local hardware store and have them match up the seals. You may need to replace the seat, if you've delayed repair, as well. A special tool is used for that, as well, but it's cheap. Total time to get through for a first timer is about an hour, but it's worth it. Just use pipe dope or Teflon tape when you're done. No amount of money saved by doing it yourself is worth a slow leak and major damage to your home.
2007-01-20 16:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by howhurley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allen wrench will not fit, my shower takes a square headed wrench. I went to the auto parts store and purchased a set, they like Allen`s come in different sizes.
That was after I tried all my Allen wrenches and screw drivers.
2007-01-24 01:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by George O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the right size allen wrench. Is it SAE or metric? Grind the end of your wrench so it is flat and not rounded from using it in the wrong hole. If this doesn't work, then it needs to be drilled out and followed up with an Easy out . It's not hard if someone shows you with the right tools.
2007-01-20 16:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by lyyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be a screw in the middle of handle, remove, with handle off should be a stem valve, this comes off with an adjustable wrench, what looks like a nut is attached to your valve stem, remove, you'll see your black rubber washers this could (most likely) be your problem, look further inside to see if the seat is not worn by being rusty & broken, chipped or pitted, this is where your allen wrench comes in, this too will unscrew also, so you don't damage new washers you should install new valve stem in the OPENED posistion and you do know to turn your water off to your tub/shower area!! good luck
2007-01-20 16:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by Les the painter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take those poor seals to the ocean and return them to the wild!
2007-01-20 16:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋