View Full Version : Removing shower mixing valve handles
kamerzel
Oct 12, 2007, 11:53 AM
I have an unknown brand two handle mixing valve in my shower. The handles do not have screws or allen screws to hold them on. There is a 3/8 inch slot in the handle perpendicular to the stem which looks like you can insert a screwdriver blade to release the handle but I'm not having any luck. I need to remove the handles to replace the washers and/or seats to stop it from leaking. Any thoughts on what brand it is or how to remove the handles?
kamerzel
Oct 31, 2007, 03:37 PM
It turns out this is an Eljer shower mix valve. The handles are released by inserting a screwdriver blade in the slot and that depresses a circlip inside. You PULL on the handle and it slides off, exposing an inner handle connected to the stem with a screw. Remove the screw and the inner handle comes off like most others. The seats require a special Eljer seat wrench and it will remove them easily by inserting it in the seats and turning counter clockwise.
speedball1
Nov 1, 2007, 07:55 AM
It turns out this is an Eljer shower mix valve. The handles are released by inserting a screwdriver blade in the slot and that depresses a circlip inside. you PULL on the handle and it slides off, exposing an inner handle connected to the stem with a screw. remove the screw and the inner handle comes off like most others. The seats require a special Eljer seat wrench and it will remove them easily by inserting it in the seats and turning counter clockwise.
We thank kamerzel for the information. Tom