Smooth sink handle removal

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I have a 2-handle kitchen sink faucet, Grohe, installed 14 years ago. it is leaking slightly and I thought I would pull the valve to see if I can match faucet washer (if it has them).

My problem is that the handles are smooth chrome and there are no screws anywhere, not even a little set screw at the handle base. There is a line between the base of handle and an identical diameter cylinder extending into the faucet which makes it looks possible that these handles were screwed on.:confused: However, I cannot unscrew them (clockwise or counter-clockwise) and I am afraid to use too much force, unless I know this is the right approach.

Any ideas? And will I be able to get any parts without any modle number?

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I have a 2-handle kitchen sink faucet, Grohe, installed 14 years ago. it is leaking slightly and I thought I would pull the valve to see if I can match faucet washer (if it has them).

My problem is that the handles are smooth chrome and there are no screws anywhere, not even a little set screw at the handle base. There is a line between the base of handle and an identical diameter cylinder extending into the faucet which makes it looks possible that these handles were screwed on.:confused: However, I cannot unscrew them (clockwise or counter-clockwise) and I am afraid to use too much force, unless I know this is the right approach.

Any ideas? And will I be able to get any parts without any modle number?

John

This is one of those situations where a Picture's worth a thousand words.

Is there a cap that you can pry up anywhere?
 

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No, there's no cap. You are right about the picture, I'll try and take a picture tonight and post it then.

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If there is no place where a set screw is hidden then it will / should twist apart...it should have been put together with some silicone grease when installed but I am almost sure it wasn't because very few plumbers install them with taking it apart 14 years later in mind which is to bad for every one...
 

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Here is the picture of the faucet, you can just see the "ring" going around the base of the handle IMG_1704.JPG
 
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