Big Dave
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Hi all,
Trying to replace the trim of the shower valve and single handle. I can't tell the manufacturer (it's not anywhere on the fixture.) Set screw was stuck beyond belief. I drill it out carefully, and after a bunch of PB Blaster, was able to yank it off. I then got the screw from the middle of the corroded handle adapter or whatever this thing is called off. But, that's it. I'm able to move the thing in and out (like it used to do to the water on/off of course.) It will also spin all the way around counter-clockwise, past the stop if I want it to. I'm scared though to keep turning that way.
I was "assuming" that this piece would just pop off and hopefully allow me to just install the new bronze cover and handle stuff. But alas, it won't come off. I've sprayed more PB Blaster around it, and inside, knocked it with a hammer, let sit, etc., but nothing.
I don't think this is a "just keep spinning it counter-clockwise" thing. And, I'm scared I might screw something up if I do so. I would think this piece would just slide off, showing me the cartridge. So, should I just keep forcing out or spin it or what?
I also attached the pic if the link below doesn't work.
Thanks for any help!
Trying to replace the trim of the shower valve and single handle. I can't tell the manufacturer (it's not anywhere on the fixture.) Set screw was stuck beyond belief. I drill it out carefully, and after a bunch of PB Blaster, was able to yank it off. I then got the screw from the middle of the corroded handle adapter or whatever this thing is called off. But, that's it. I'm able to move the thing in and out (like it used to do to the water on/off of course.) It will also spin all the way around counter-clockwise, past the stop if I want it to. I'm scared though to keep turning that way.
I was "assuming" that this piece would just pop off and hopefully allow me to just install the new bronze cover and handle stuff. But alas, it won't come off. I've sprayed more PB Blaster around it, and inside, knocked it with a hammer, let sit, etc., but nothing.
I don't think this is a "just keep spinning it counter-clockwise" thing. And, I'm scared I might screw something up if I do so. I would think this piece would just slide off, showing me the cartridge. So, should I just keep forcing out or spin it or what?
I also attached the pic if the link below doesn't work.
Thanks for any help!
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