[jeremu]

I have a Mixet faucet and am attempting to get the Volume Control Handle off. I unscrewed the screw in the front. I could not get the handle off by hand. I took the back of the screwdriver and beat it a little in-case there was some calcium or rust build up, but the handle will not budge.

This is the handle:


The rebuild kit is the first one on page G-28 (page 30)

[afaroo]

You need to get a faucet handle puller, see the image below, Thanks.

John

[jeremu]

Is this cause it's pressed on there?

[afaroo]

It Gets stuck due to calcium or rust build up, apply some WD-40 into the screw hole let it soaked for a few minutes and try if not then you would need the puller, good luck.

John

[Milo Dolezal]

If I am not mistaken, the handle on Mixet faucet has its own screw located on the side. The screw itself is screwed in diagonally.

[afaroo]

Hi Jeremu,

See the attachment does your faucet looks like this? Thanks.

John

[jeremu]

Yes it's the top one with the MRM-MET.

I got it off this weekend. SCORE!

I sprayed some penetrating oil in it and then banged it a little with the back of the screw driver then twisted and pried on all sides. I did make sure not to pry too hard cause I didn't want to break anything.

It just fell off after working with it for about 5 or 10 min... to be honest I did it while I was taking a shower. Hehe

THANK YOU afaroo


Milo Dolezal I see what you are talking about. It screw is on the back of the MLK-MET. I got a small mirror (thanks to my 8-year-old daughter) and there is a screw coming down the handle. I messed with it a little, but I didn't want to strip it.

I'm thinking about soaking it in CLR?? And then attempting to unscrew it.

[Milo Dolezal]

Jeremu: this screw is always a problem. You have to be patient and play with it...

[jeremu]

Jeremu: this screw is always a problem. You have to be patient and play with it...

You are so right... A word of caution

Make sure you unscrew the screw all the way (make sure it falls out)
Also there is a snap ring in the front holding the plastic plastic piece on. It might be hard to see under the corrosion.

I unscrewed this screw (I thought all the way) and pried on the handle a little. I really didn't put much force at all and I broke the plastic piece.

When I turned it around I noticed the screw wasn't out all the way.

So I unscrewed it a little. Then I felt resistance... then unscrewed it a little more... and so on until it was out.

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Next to take off the valve... that should be fun... do I need to use the same model when I replace or can I use a different one?
I'll ask the dude at the plumbing supply store.

[afaroo]

Hi Jeremu,

Let me ask this why did you want to remove the handle for?

Now that it is removed it is your choice if you replace t with same model or if some one from the plumbing supply store show you something better, but I would suggest to use the same brand, also wait what does Milo recommends he is the master, Thanks.

John

[Milo Dolezal]

If you want to remove entire valve than you have a choice of any new valve you wish to put in. It is quiet a work to replace - but it can be done. Especially if you have copper pipes and will use small Delta or Moen body.

But, you can replace the cartridge and trim only. This way , you will have new looking and functioning faucet - but it will look just about the same as the old one.

Let us know which way you want to go... Back to you

[jeremu]

I wanted to remove the handle cause I want to replace the faucet. One bathroom is leaking all the time and my shower leaks hot water when it's turned on.

I figured since I'm going to replace it I could get a better one.

[Morganfey]

WD-40 in the screw hole and on the valve spindle and a couple of small hits with a hammer got the flow adjustment handle (first handle) off.