BS: How to remove faucet handle

Subject: RE: BS: How to remove faucet handle
From: GUEST,999
Date: 30 Jan 12 - 06:29 PM

Meant to say 'what make is'. If it has a plastic doodad in the center of the faucet handles, Bert just nailed it in one.

Before you pry that thingy off, put the plug (stopper) in the hole in the tub so stuff doesn't go down the drain, and remember the order in which things are removed so you can duplicate the process in reverse to reassemble it all.

Subject: RE: BS: How to remove faucet handle
From: Melissa
Date: 30 Jan 12 - 06:26 PM

I took the screw off and turned the faucet all the way on (which makes it get longer..thought maybe that's how to unscrew the inside nut thingy) I'm just kind of leery of trying to force-turn it further open in case that's the way to break it instead of the way to get inside..

When I take the handle off, water will shoot out all over the bathroom if I don't turn off the main, right?

Subject: RE: BS: How to remove faucet handle
From: GUEST,999
Date: 30 Jan 12 - 06:23 PM

Do you have the water to the tub turned off? If not, first put on a wet suit.

What is are the bathtub faucets? And about how old?

Subject: RE: BS: How to remove faucet handle
From: Bert
Date: 30 Jan 12 - 06:23 PM

Most faucets have a press in cap on the top. This can be pried off gently with the point of a sharp knife.

Underneath you will find a screw or a nut that holds the handle on.

Subject: BS: How to remove faucet handle
From: Melissa
Date: 30 Jan 12 - 06:13 PM

I am trying to replace a washer in my tub faucet and can't figure out how to get the cockadoody handle off.

How does it work?


Thanks,
M