Tub faucet handle disassembly

[sg8383]

Hello,

I’d like to partially disassemble the faucet handle if my tub to get at the anti-scald device. There isn’t enough hot water in the mix.

Any tips on how to get this piece off? It doesn’t twist either way. There’s no other set screws I see. I don’t know if it’s the rubber gasket in the back holding it in place but it’s really rigid and I can’t seam to get anything behind it to try and pry/pull it off. I looked at everything from the manufacturer and it doesn’t really help in figuring out disassembly.

Thanks!

 

[hj]

turn the "big thing" counterclockwise.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[sg8383]

turn the "big thing" counterclockwise.

You mean the bigger portion of what sticks out or the entire backplate?

 

[sg8383]

You mean the bigger portion of what sticks out or the entire backplate?

Never mind. I pulled a bit more on the backplate to find it comes forward over everything. So with that off, the piece still doesn’t turn clockwise or counter.

 

[Dj2]

Did you use a wrench?

 

[sg8383]

How am I going to use a wrench on a smooth, non-slotted piece? Nothing will grip to that.

 

[Jadnashua]

If you don't have enough grip strength, you might need a speciality pair of pliers with non-marring jaws. https://www.amazon.com/Tsunoda-WP-3...iers&qid=1548053575&s=Home+Improvement&sr=1-4

 

[Plumber Man]

The bell looking cap should turn counter-clockwise to remove. Google strap wrench they do make one that is rubber and would grip onto the polish brass without scoring it.