Removing Faucet Handle ?

Posted by Robert11 on May 30, 2007, 5:49 pm

Hi,

I have a compression-type faucet, which leaks at the spout.

To start, I removed the hot water faucet, but the cold water faucet won't
budge. It will turn on the cold water, but I can't take the faucet off.

Someone suggested a Faucet Handle pull. I tried this without results.

Does anyone know what else I can do? I need to have both faucets removed
before I can take out the base.

B

Posted by Jeff Wisnia on May 30, 2007, 6:04 pm

Robert11 wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have a compression-type faucet, which leaks at the spout.
>
> To start, I removed the hot water faucet, but the cold water faucet won't
> budge. It will turn on the cold water, but I can't take the faucet off.
>
> Someone suggested a Faucet Handle pull. I tried this without results.
>
> Does anyone know what else I can do? I need to have both faucets removed
> before I can take out the base.
>
> B
>
>

If you're not going to reuse the faucet set, then just try heating that
obstinate handle with a propane torch and wiggling/pulling on it with a
potholder or oven mitt. Stand by with a can of cold water to splash onto
and cool down the stem area as soon as the handle come off.

There's a good chance the handle will come off without ruining the
faucet beyond maybe needing some new packing and a seal washer.

Jeff

--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.

Posted by mm on May 30, 2007, 6:51 pm

wrote:

>Hi,
>I have a compression-type faucet, which leaks at the spout.
>To start, I removed the hot water faucet, but the cold water faucet won't
>budge. It will turn on the cold water, but I can't take the faucet off.
>Someone suggested a Faucet Handle pull. I tried this without results.
>Does anyone know what else I can do? I need to have both faucets removed
>before I can take out the base.

Are you sure that you have to take out the base, or either faucet? I
wouldn't think so. Let us know what happens.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Repair/RepairCompFauc.html

http://www.repair-home.com/Compression_Faucets

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