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    mobychick Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 10, 2013, 10:50 AM
    How to remove handle on shower valve?
    I have tried rocking the handle to remove it with no luck. I tried pliers did not work.
    I tried putting a screwdriver into the head and hitting with a rubber mallet but the handle won't budge. I even gave it a shot of WD40 .
    Any other suggestions greatly appreciated - I hate to have to call a plumber just to replace a couple of washers.
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    Feb 10, 2013, 11:08 AM
    Hi Mobychick

    If removing the handle with household tools won't work then go out to a local home improvement store and purchase a HANDLE PULLER... see image. This should do the job for you... ;)

    Remove the screw from the handle and insert the "tip" of the puller into the screw hole of the handle and then turn the T-handle of the puller until the bent arms fall into place behind the handle. Finally, with the bent arms tightly against the handle spin the T-handle to pull the old handle off. It's what a plumber would do next...

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