PLEASE HELP BEFORE I BLOW THIS TUB TO PIECES!!!

[Cghammond77]

We have this old bathtub probably around 1970’s and I cannot stand the handles or spout. I have tried to find the brand name on any and all things in the tub, absolutely nothing. I have bought so many different brands handles and had to return. Hot is on left side, middle you turn so shower will come on, and right is cold. I just want to know what I need to do to an upgrade the handles and spout. Do I need new valve and stems or what? I am losing it here with this tub! Thanks guys!

 

[John Gayewski]

The spout should just unscrew. The handles themselves should just be replaceable, but there likley won't be a whole lot of options, once someone identifies it.

 

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[Smooky]

It might be Sterling brand

 

[Weekend Handyman]

If you wanted to get a plumber in, they could replace the whole valve using a renovation plate. That would give you more options … but be more expensive.

 

[Reach4]

I think that the second big picture has an adapter from a "universal" replacement knob set. I expect that can be removed by unscrewing one or two set screws. A new universal knob may come with a different adapter.

 

[Marlinman]

This is Sterling 030 series valve. There is not much options for this valve trim. The A2777 handles and the 99B2167 escutcheons are both currently available.