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Posted by dpb on January 5, 2007, 2:42 pm
LurfysMa wrote:
>
> >
> >LurfysMa wrote:
> >> The faucet handles in our house all have little white caps in the
> >> center covering the screw that holds the handle in place. They look
> >> like porcelain, but might be plastic, and have the words "Hot" or
> >> "Cold".
> >>
> >> One of them fell off. They appear to have been glued in place. The
> >> residual glue looks like varnish. It's light brown, transluscent, and
> >> brittle.
> >>
> >> What glue should I use to put it back on? It needs to be something
> >> that can be broken to get the caps off if the handle ever needs to be
> >> removed.
> >>
> >> What glue did they use origianlly?
> >>
> >> Can I use silicon sealer or something like that?
> >
> >That would be my thought, some clear silicone might be the ticket.
>
> I just called the plumber. He said that there should be a little metal
> ring that holds them in place. They just snap in and out. No glue. I
> checked the other faucets in the house. as far as I can tell, they are
> all glued in. On closer inspection, some of them were kinda sloppily
> done. Glue oozing out the side.
Yep, anything adhesive is a previous homeowner fix. If try a silicone,
don't use much or you'll have a heck of a time if need to remove it.
You might take one to the hardware store and see if by chance you can
find a generic replacement in the specialty fittings section of the
plumbing section. I've seen various types, but all that I've actually
had had a spring "fingers" on the back side. These are pretty prone to
eventually breaking so there is a sizable supply of replacements for
them. For your style, don't know but would think it worth a look.
And, of course, if there is a "real" plumbing supply place handy that
does sell over the counter as well as wholesale, your chances may go up
significantly.
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