View Full Version : Tap handle won't screw back in
 
 feeyule
May 22, 2013, 11:26 PM
Hi,
The bathroom hot tap handle came off in my Mum's hand and it only seems to go back into the tap socket so far, so I can't reattach it.
Any suggestions?
 speedball1
May 23, 2013, 07:10 AM
More details please.  Brand name.  What tap are we talking about>  Does the handle have a screw  under a pop off cap or a Allen Set Screw? How about a pitcher.  Back to you.  Tom
 feeyule
May 24, 2013, 12:11 AM
Hi, thanks for your reply. 
I managed to get the information (which I think is generic), that to re-screw on a tap handle, it needs to be screwed in by turning it the OPPOSITE direction from the way it would turn to switch it on.
 I don't know what a pitcher is, and get confused by the jargon I read on some other posts, but I appreciate you taking time to respond to me and offer help
 
Oops, was about to edit that and it sent... 
Thanks for writing, Tom. I managed to fix it by turning it the opposite direction.
I appreciate everybody being there and especially willing to offer help and advice. (I need it in laywoman's terms).
What a great resource!
 speedball1
May 24, 2013, 09:57 AM
Are you saying the screw has a left hand thread?  The only left hand thread in Plumbing that I've run into is the flush lever on a toilet tank.  Glad you got fixed up.  Thanks for the update.  Tom