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    brianm2178 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 22, 2006, 07:24 AM
    Shower Control Removal
    I have a 3 knob shower control setup and the hot and cold are currently leaking water. I would like to remove them and fix the problem, but I can not get them off.

    I took the center screws out, pulled, wiggled, pried, sprayed with WD-40, tapped with a hammer and they won't budge. If I pull any harder, I am going to pull the plumbing right through my tile wall.

    I am at my wits end and ready to either break out the reciprocating saw on the controls or start popping tiles.

    Any suggestion would be much appreciated.
    Thanks.
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    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
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    Nov 22, 2006, 08:26 AM
    If you're having trouble getting the handles off than a handle puller, (see image) may be purchased from most plumbing supply houses.
    If it's the stem and washer assembles are what's giving you a hard time then unscrew the large nut and back the stem out counterclockwise. I've put up a three handle shower valve to help you. Good luck, Tom
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