How to remove Kohler shower faucet handle

Posted by on June 18, 2007, 6:54 pm

Hi,
I have the Kohler "Purist=AE Rite-Temp=AE pressure-balancing bath and
shower faucet trim with push-button diverter and cross handle". I need
help removing the handle and faceplate. There is no center screw in
the handle, but set screw on the handle stem which I assume holds the
handle in place. My set screw is missing but I still cannot remove the
handle. Can anyone help?
Sue

Posted by Oren on June 18, 2007, 7:01 pm

On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:54:22 -0000, sue.chandler@gmail.com wrote:

>Hi,
>I have the Kohler "Purist® Rite-Temp® pressure-balancing bath and
>shower faucet trim with push-button diverter and cross handle". I need
>help removing the handle and faceplate. There is no center screw in
>the handle, but set screw on the handle stem which I assume holds the
>handle in place. My set screw is missing but I still cannot remove the
>handle. Can anyone help?
>Sue

Corrosion of the stem can make it difficult to remove the handle. Hard
water?

--
Oren

..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the
photo..

Posted by on June 18, 2007, 7:06 pm

> On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:54:22 -0000, sue.chand...@gmail.com wrote:

> >Hi,
> >I have the Kohler "Purist=AE Rite-Temp=AE pressure-balancing bath and
> >shower faucet trim with push-button diverter and cross handle". I need
> >help removing the handle and faceplate. There is no center screw in
> >the handle, but set screw on the handle stem which I assume holds the
> >handle in place. My set screw is missing but I still cannot remove the
> >handle. Can anyone help?
> >Sue

> Corrosion of the stem can make it difficult to remove the handle. Hard
> water?
> --
> Oren
> ..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration i=

n the photo..

Yes, hard water. The faucet has only been in for 6 months though. Can
I try to bang it off?

Sue

Posted by Oren on June 18, 2007, 7:23 pm

On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:06:19 -0000, sue.chandler@gmail.com wrote:

>> On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:54:22 -0000, sue.chand...@gmail.com wrote:

>> >Hi,
>> >I have the Kohler "Purist® Rite-Temp® pressure-balancing bath and
>> >shower faucet trim with push-button diverter and cross handle". I need
>> >help removing the handle and faceplate. There is no center screw in
>> >the handle, but set screw on the handle stem which I assume holds the
>> >handle in place. My set screw is missing but I still cannot remove the
>> >handle. Can anyone help?
>> >Sue

>> Corrosion of the stem can make it difficult to remove the handle. Hard
>> water?

>Yes, hard water. The faucet has only been in for 6 months though. Can
>I try to bang it off?
>Sue

Try a solution to dissolve to build up. Try vinegar/water spray or
what you might already have.

As much as I like to bang on things; in this case I would try to
wiggle it off.
--
Oren

..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the
photo..

Posted by taos_sue on June 18, 2007, 7:53 pm

Stupid question, I know, but does the water have to be turned off ?
(At my house the only water shut-off is in the well...)

Sue

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