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    Oct 6, 2007, 02:48 PM
    Removing Shower Faucet Handles
    Hello,
    I'm a newbie so forgive me if this has been answered. I have an older Central shower faucet with three knobs. I am trying to remove the Hot & Cold water knobs to replace the washers, but after removing the "end" screws the handles will not come off. I tried forcefully but with caution with no success. I didn't know if there was another step that I am missing? :confused:
    Thanks.
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    Oct 6, 2007, 05:17 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by kamkarkar
    Hello,
    I'm a newbie so forgive me if this has been answered. I have an older Central shower faucet with three knobs. I am trying to remove the Hot & Cold water knobs to replace the washers, but after removing the "end" screws the handles will not come off. I tried forcefully but with caution with no success. I didn't know if there was another step that I am missing?? :confused:
    Thanks.
    They make a handle puller, (see image) that's just made for those stubborn hard to remove handles. Pick one up at your local plumbing supply house. Good luck, Tom
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