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This depends, as some faucet handles have a screw inside which is taken out using a flat or star headed screwdriver, while other types have a grub screw which is taken out using an Allan key.
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How do you remove a ball type handle faucet?
Under the index button there shold be a screw , loosen the screw and take off the handle
How do you replace faucet handle to shower?
Take the end cap off, unscrew the screw in the handle, take off handle, put exact same new handle on, screw it down, put cap back on.
When was the Phillips head screw first used in industry?
it was used to tighten or loosen a screw
How do you repair a faucet stem leak?
With the faucet shut off, take the handle off and under it is a nut around the stem. There is either an O ring under the nut, a fiber washer or stem packing depending on what type of faucet it is. Replace which ever it has and that should fix it. If your faucet is a screw type, the handle turns several time when opening it, you can probably take the nut off, wrap two or three wraps of stem packing around the stem, clockwise looking down on it and replace the nut and tighten. This will compress the packing around the stem without replacing the cone washer in the nut or all of the old packing.
How do you fix a leaky faucet?
Fixing a leaky faucet is often a simple matter of replacing the rubber seat and the packing. (Note: This does not apply to ball type faucets.) * Turn off water to the faucet at the valve under the sink. * Open the faucet and make sure the water is actually off. * Remove the handle. This varies from faucet to faucet, but most often there is a screw under a cap. * After removing the handle you should see a nut around the shaft of the valve. Remove this nut. * Remove as much of the old packing that was between the shaft and the nut as you can. * Using the handle, unscrew the valve core from the body of the faucet. Turn it in the direction you would to turn the faucet on. * At the bottom of the valve core you removed should be a rubber seat held in by a screw. Remove this. * Take the valve core and rubber seat to the hardware store to get a new rubber piece. Also get new packing. Without packing the faucet will leak under the handle. The old packing cannot be re-used. * Assemble the new rubber seat into the valve core. * Clean any old packing off the valve core and the nut. * Screw the valve core back into the faucet body. * Wrap a few turns of packing onto the valve body. Hand tighen the nut back on. * Do not install the handle yet. * Carefully turn the water back on. You should be able to turn the water fully on and off. If the faucet leaks at the valve stem, tighten the nut until it stops. Do not overtighten the nut as it will make it difficult to remove later and will make the faucet handle stiff. * Re-attach the handle. There are many different kinds of faucets or taps. This might apply to yours. *Turn off the main stopcock so the water won't pour out when you remove the tap/faucet. *Start with the top. Is there a little nut or screw you can remove to separate the handle? If there is you can remove that. You might have to hit the handle upwards or outwards with the handle of a hammer. Try not to damage anything. Even if you can't get the handle off, you might still be able to continue below. *You should then be able to unscrew something. It might just be a cover. You might need a stilson wrench for this. Sometimes the cover is on a spring that you can pull forward to expose the nut behind. *Then there might be a nut to unscrew which will remove the whole front of the faucet or tap. You WILL need a wrench or shifting spanner for this. *Pull out the valve with your fingers. If it is worn and leaking, you should replace it. A worn valve is the most common problem with leaking taps. *Then put everything back. Unless you are throwing away the old faucet/tap and replacing it with a new one. *Make sure you can turn the front handle before you tighten up the back nut. *Turn on the main stopcock. *Clean up all the dirt and muddy water from the floor. *Take a shower to test it before you tell everyone else of your magnificent achievement. turn off the water.. OR! better yet.. call a plumber Replace it. Replace it. That's easy. You need to replace the faucet washer. it's fairly simple to do, just make sure you turn off the water under the sink before you start taking the faucet off. Any knowledgeable hardware store employee should be able to assist you. Replace the rubber washer inside the faucet.To do this you must turn off the water to the faucet; usually this means turn off the city water supply to the house.Remove the handle, expose and remove the old washer.Take both to plumbing supply and obtain replacement washer if none on hand. Install and then turn on the water.turn water off at sink, remove hoses, remove nuts under sink [on faucet]remove faucet, clean area, replace with new one,[don,t forget to put rubber gasket under it] install new nuts, tightenattach water lines, turn water back on. go to lowes or home depot and have someone in the plumbing dept.walk you thru the process and then decide if you really want to try it on your own. its not rocket science but its not easy for the average joe either. I could describe it all for you but the above method is way better for you!! check the washer or the o ring, it may need replacing == Answer== Any faucet is easy to fix if you have the right tools, parts and can get the faucet apart. It is not always easy to have all of the above. I would call a plumber. unscrew it or pull off. You can tell the difference if it has a lock screw under the faucet. Pay attention to sealant. When replacing make sure the pipe is the correct length and size for your replacement faucet.
How do you take off the handle on a single handle American Standard shower faucet?
Look under the handle for a small ALLEN SCREW (hex head). Loosen it and slide the handle off.
How do you remove a ball type handle faucet?
Under the index button there shold be a screw , loosen the screw and take off the handle
How do you replace faucet handle to shower?
Take the end cap off, unscrew the screw in the handle, take off handle, put exact same new handle on, screw it down, put cap back on.
Why is a faucet handle a screw?
When you shut the faucet off, the screw pushes a rubber washer against the opening inside the faucet and stops the water. The screw moves in and out in the handle to do this.
What simple machine besides a lever do you think that a faucet handle could be?
A faucet handle cannot be a pulley because it is a screw and a lever.
How do you replace a faucet handle?
Get a faucet handle puller AFTER you remove the screw then follow the directions
What other simple machine do you think that a faucet handle could be besides a lever?
A faucet handle cannot be a pulley because it is a screw and a lever.
How do you attach the handle on a single handle American Standard shower faucet when the small set screw underneath the handle won't move inward?
If this faucet was recently purchased, return it to the store because you do not have the proper parts. If the screw will not go in, the threading is wrong, or the threading is stripped, or there's still something in the hole preventing it. You won't be able to attach it securely any other way.
How do you take off a faucet handle if the screw has been stripped?
Holding the handle on? Hopefully it is not completely stripped. Spray some WD40 or other lubricant on it and let it sit a bit. It should be a Phillips head screw. Line up a screwdriver with what may be left of the slots in the head, hold the screwdriver firmly and hit the end with a hammer fairly hard. Do this a couple of times. Lean over the faucet and putting a lot of pressure on the screw try to turn it. The handle bolt is the only bolt I can think of on a faucet. If it is totally stripped, you can get new handles for the faucet. Is there room enough to use a hacksaw to cut the handle off and then cut a new straight slot in the screw head. If you cut the handle off, you should be able to take the valve out of the faucet and heat it with a propane torch. Heating it will almost always loosen any screw.
How do you remove faucet handle from a moen bathroom sink faucet 4510?
The cap does NOT come off. It is all part of the handle. To take the whole handle off, there is a set screw at the back that can be undone with an allen key. The older discontinued models, the cap can be pried off with a small screwdriver.
How do you remove the screw that holds the plastic handle for a shower if it doesn't turn?
AnswerTry to put pressure under the head of the screw as you try to turn it out.
How do you you remove a shower faucet handle that is stuck with calcium buildup?
As with any answer...it depends, but try this: If the faucet is the single handle type, use an Allen wrench to remove the small set screw from the handle, (if the handle set screw has too much mineral build up, wrap the handle to include the set screw with a paper towel. Secure it with a rubber band; and then soak with vinegar and leave it for several hours) "Break" the seal of the set screw using the Allen wrench, and remove the handle.The remaining parts, under the handle, will probably have the same problem. Use the same process. At this point turn off the valves leading to the fixture (you may have to turn off the water at the meter) Continue dismantling, use the correct and appropriately sized tools. This should help but if your faucets have been neglected for a long time, probably plan to replace the faucets.Hope this helps...
