View Full Version : Removing american standard shower faucet?
 
 jbayne
Nov 1, 2011, 06:20 PM
I have a very old (>15 years) american standard shower rotary control with temperature readout.  Must remove and replace.  Cannot remove handle.  Set screw hidden.  Need instrutions.
 speedball1
Nov 2, 2011, 07:43 AM
LOad the set screw up with WD-40 and try to loosen it.  See if you can wiggle the handle off,  If I were doing this I would remove the handle and face plate.  Then I would open up the wall behind the valve so I didn't have to tear up the tiles.  That's how I'd remove and replace the valve,  If the hole in the tile is too large for the new faceplate I would purchase a remodel plate (see image) and use that.  Good luck,  Tom
 jbayne
Nov 2, 2011, 08:53 AM
Thanks!  Did spary lots of wd-40 up into the set screw hole last night.  Will try to muscle the screw loose tonight after work.
 speedball1
Nov 2, 2011, 09:37 AM
If the set screw is still stuck simply drill it out.  Good luck,  Tom