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    Aug 27, 2013, 06:41 AM
    Grohe faucet handle
    I have a Friedrich Grohe Bathroom faucet model 88-04-L. It is a single base unit with angled handles on each side. How do I take off the handles to check/replace the faucet washers? There does not appear to be any hex screw or phillips screw to loosen the handles from the top.
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    Sep 4, 2013, 07:48 AM
    There appears to be a collar or sleeve at the base of the handle knob that separates from the knob. Is that a clue to taking off the handle knob?
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    Sep 11, 2013, 05:07 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by SoundFX View Post
    There appears to be a collar or sleeve at the base of the handle knob that separates from the knob. Is that a clue to taking off the handle knob?
    Here is a picture of the Grohe bathroom faucet I am working on.
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    Sep 12, 2013, 07:52 AM
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    The handle knob (45 995) is not the same as my knob. It has no cap on the end - it is a solid piece of chrome. There is a sleeve at the base of the handle knob that separates from the knob.
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    Sep 12, 2013, 09:48 AM
    Could find no model called Friedrich. The numbers are probably the manufacturing date. Show end of handle. If end of handle is solid metal, use a small mirror to look at back side of handle sleeve for set screw.
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    Sep 12, 2013, 10:06 AM
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    Could find no model called Friedrich. The numbers are probably the manufacturing date. Show end of handle. If end of handle is solid metal, use a small mirror to look at back side of handle sleeve for set screw.
    Well, I got the handle off by separating that little sleeve from the knob and pulling hard. It came off after a little struggle, probably from all the calcium build up of many years. Now on to the hardware store to pickup the "specialized" faucet washers.
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    Sep 12, 2013, 10:37 AM
    Interesting and congratulations. Now that you have the handle off why not post pic of handle, in case some one else has problem.
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    Sep 12, 2013, 01:26 PM
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    Well, I got the handle off by separating that little sleeve from the knob and pulling hard. It came off after a little struggle, probably from all the calcium build up of many years. Now on to the hardware store to pickup the "specialized" faucet washers.
    After searching at 3 hardware stores, 2 plumbing supply stores, and the 2 big box stores, I am unable to find parts for this faucet. I called Grohe directly, and they do not have parts for this faucet (model 88-04-L), claiming it is over 20-25 years old, and has been discontinued. Back then the company was called Friedrich Grohe, and has since changed its' name to just "Grohe". I have cleaned out the valves as best I can, but would like to replace the washers or the cartridges in each valve. My only problem is a small drip on the cold side when the faucet is turned off. Any suggestions?
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    Sep 12, 2013, 05:50 PM
    Did Grohe give you a part number? How close does your cartridge look to 45.882?
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