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  • Oct 8, 2007, 07:58 PM
    kab1200
    Shower handles
    Hi, I need to replace my shower handles which are very old and cruddy. They are held on by one screw and there is a cap that goes over the screw, indicating hot, cold, and diverter. I tried to unscrew them and pull them off, but they are really stuck and one of them I could not even unscrew the screw. I believe they have a lot of calcium build-up or whatever. Any suggestions? Thanks
  • Oct 8, 2007, 10:36 PM
    Flying Blue Eagle
    Kab1200: THe little cap in the center that says hot , cold, they just pop out , I usely use my pocket knife. . Then take a #2 phillips screw driver ,stick in center ,turn screw counter clockwise, remove handle then replace with new handle. IF you have trouble removeing the screws , take a hacksaw and cut handle off carefully ,then take visegrip pliers and try to remove screws. They will sometimes break off then it's usely a new faucet. I have used a easyout to remove a screw.. HOPE I have helped if I have ,Rate my answer Good luck

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