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Gege
Nov 2, 2009, 05:33 PM
Hello,
I have this shower, the porcelaine handle is broken and I cannot identify the make to find the part. Here is the picture, the handle in the red circle is broken
Thank you for your help.
Gege

http://www.usa-swiss.com/shower-handle.jpg

massplumber2008
Nov 2, 2009, 05:41 PM
Hi Gege...

Unless someone else pops in with info. I would advise you to take this picture to a local plumbing supply company and see if they can identify the make/model and get a part ordered for you.

Otherwise, if it is only the porcelain part of the handle that is broken you may be able to take a small plastic pipe, for example, and cut it to the correct length and install it to the handle.. should give a reasonable presentation and at the least take the eye sore away... ;)

You could also make your own out of clay and have a local potter fire it up with a porcelain glaze and then install that... just another idea... ;)

Check back later tomorrow and see what others think.

Good luck...

MARK

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Gege
Nov 2, 2009, 05:53 PM
Hi Gege...

Unless someone else pops in with info. I would advise you to take this picture to a local plumbing supply company and see if they can identify the make/model and get a part ordered for you.

Otherwise, if it is only the porcelain part of the handle that is broken you may be able to take a small plastic pipe, for example, and cut it to the correct length and install it to the handle..should give a reasonable presentation and at the least take the eye sore away...;)

You could also make your own out of clay and have a local potter fire it up with a porcelain glaze and then install that....just another idea...;)

Check back later tomorrow and see what others think.

Good luck...

MARK

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Thank you Mark,
I did bring the handle and picture to a few plumbing supply, but nobody can find the brand.
Gege

Milo Dolezal
Nov 2, 2009, 06:09 PM
It looks like older model Restoration Hardware product. Go to Restoration Hardware - Furniture - Bed & Bath (http://www.restorationhardware.com), get their contact info and request the replacement handle.

There should be brand name someplace on the valve or handle. Take a closer look...

Good luck... and come back to let us know how you did. Milo

hkstroud
Nov 3, 2009, 04:27 AM
My suggestion would be to make new ones out of white Corian.

speedball1
Nov 3, 2009, 07:51 AM
I wonder how it got broke in the first place.

Gege
Nov 3, 2009, 12:55 PM
Thank you all for the help.
I hope to find it now with these informations.
About how it broke, well I guess the handle was loose, then it fall on the tiles and the porcelaine part broke.
Gege