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    rbris Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 20, 2015, 09:42 AM
    Outdated Shower Handles?
    I need shower handles for Homes. It seems the stem is larger than normal. Is a substitute available?
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    Aug 20, 2015, 11:03 AM
    We need more information and maybe a picture of the valve. Is Homes a brand name?
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    Sep 5, 2015, 09:15 AM
    Are you asking about the knobs themselves or the chrome trim behind it? Photos would be helpful. Back to you, Tom
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    Sep 5, 2015, 01:53 PM
    Never heard of a Homes unit. Where are you located?
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    Sep 5, 2015, 06:10 PM
    Usually, Stem and Handles and cannot be swapped with another brand - unless you get some retro fitting in-between. If you tell us what kind of faucet you have we can tell you what to get

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    Milo

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