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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