Re: Eljer Tub faucets - how to remove handle?

Posted by Deb on May 13, 2003 at 10:30:32:
In response to Re: Eljer Tub faucets - how to remove handle?
: My house was built in 1980 and the faucets in the tub are starting to leak. The controls are 3 knobs (hot, cold, and shower). Each knob has a screw in the middle. Taking the screw out doesn't appear to be enough to remove the knob. From what I have found on this board it appears they could be soldered or I need to use a faucet puller to remove the knob. It doesn't appear to me that there is any solder there and I even heated the knob up for good measure -- no luck. : I haven't been able to find any information out about this specific faucet. Anyone happen to know if the knob puller is a good idea, or any other suggests? : Thanks in advance for any advice : Shannon Shannon, If the handles do not come off, you probably need a handle puller. They can just get stubborn after they have been on for years. Handle pullers are fairly inexpensive. You may also need a special wrench to get the stems out. When buying replacement seats, washers, or stems, buy only original manufacturer parts. Deb The Pipewench

Posted by Deb on May 13, 2003 at 10:30:32:

In response to Re: Eljer Tub faucets - how to remove handle?

: My house was built in 1980 and the faucets in the tub are starting to leak. The controls are 3 knobs (hot, cold, and shower). Each knob has a screw in the middle. Taking the screw out doesn't appear to be enough to remove the knob. From what I have found on this board it appears they could be soldered or I need to use a faucet puller to remove the knob. It doesn't appear to me that there is any solder there and I even heated the knob up for good measure -- no luck.

: I haven't been able to find any information out about this specific faucet. Anyone happen to know if the knob puller is a good idea, or any other suggests?

: Thanks in advance for any advice

: Shannon

Shannon,
If the handles do not come off, you probably need a handle puller. They can just get stubborn after they have been on for years. Handle pullers are fairly inexpensive. You may also need a special wrench to get the stems out.
When buying replacement seats, washers, or stems, buy only original manufacturer parts.
Deb
The Pipewench

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