Justin83
New Member
Hello, all.
First post here, so please bear with me.
I have a single handle Moen shower handle (see attached photos), turn one direction for cold, the other direction for hot. I bought a new handle, showerhead, faucet setup with a different finish. My intent was to reuse the existing valve, as it seems that is the same as the new valve (from what I could tell researching Moen's manuals).
So, when I went to remove the set screw under the handle, I found it to be badly corroded. One twist with the allen wrench ended up rounding the screw head pretty good. I tried several things, but ultimately, I decided to drill out the set screw. I started small, but progressed a few sizes until I drilled completely through until I could see the inside of the handle body. It looks (I am hoping) that I cleared the end of valve. However, even with the set screw gone, it is locked in place. I can turn it left and right to the stops, but it refuses to be pulled straight off.
Can anyone offer some advice as to what else I can try to pull this thing off? I have had the water off for several hours now and I was hoping to have it on for my wife and kids a long time ago. Responses are greatly appreciated!!! Did I mention, PLEASE HELP! I'm banging my head against the wall on this one!
Thanks,
Justin
First post here, so please bear with me.
I have a single handle Moen shower handle (see attached photos), turn one direction for cold, the other direction for hot. I bought a new handle, showerhead, faucet setup with a different finish. My intent was to reuse the existing valve, as it seems that is the same as the new valve (from what I could tell researching Moen's manuals).
So, when I went to remove the set screw under the handle, I found it to be badly corroded. One twist with the allen wrench ended up rounding the screw head pretty good. I tried several things, but ultimately, I decided to drill out the set screw. I started small, but progressed a few sizes until I drilled completely through until I could see the inside of the handle body. It looks (I am hoping) that I cleared the end of valve. However, even with the set screw gone, it is locked in place. I can turn it left and right to the stops, but it refuses to be pulled straight off.
Can anyone offer some advice as to what else I can try to pull this thing off? I have had the water off for several hours now and I was hoping to have it on for my wife and kids a long time ago. Responses are greatly appreciated!!! Did I mention, PLEASE HELP! I'm banging my head against the wall on this one!
Thanks,
Justin