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thank you so much for this video i have the same faucet. My handle was stuck and wouldnt come off so i had to tap it with a hammer until it became loose. My water softener let resin into all the fixtures in the house so i cleaned up the cartridge and pipes and it was good as new. Make sure to clean the handle with vinegar so it doesn't get stuck in the future
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This was a big help. I saw the brass ring but didn't know the stainless steel sleeve was a separate part. I was looking at it and wondering how I was going to get that ring out of there. After watching the video this was an easy fix.
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This is a very helpful video. Thank you so much. You must have saved me a hundreds of dollars in plumbing expenses. You are correct. Pfister actually sent me free Parts although I bought the faucet several years ago. They were super cool about maintaining good customer relations.
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Thanks, useful. And for others I'll add my experience. Like many, my parts were seized up with lime or whatever from all the leaking. I just accepted the finished retainer was going to be marred by the channel locks. It would not have come off by hand or other nondamaging methods in my case. It did come off though with some effort. Same with the brass ring. I used vise grips. Crescent wrench was not effective. Again I dinged it up and it took some effort again. I was sure it was going to break but it eventually turned. Otherwise, no issues. I would source a new brass ring and finish ring if available before starting. I reused mine but they were pretty beat up. No problem with the handle, though I did clean it up with soft scrub, does a good job on water deposits and soap scum. Rinse well. Loosen the set screw and just wiggle til it comes off.
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Great video - thank you. The purpose of the screw in the cartridge - you referred to it as something that has to do with the handle. My plumber replaced the cartidge but left that screw off which I discovered today after the handle was leading. I simply tightend up the brass screw wing until replacement parts come from Pfister. Can you tell me more about what the Phillips screw's purpose is and how far it supposed to extend from the cartridge?
Bill, Fantastic to hear that my video was a great help. Sorry to hear that your plumber lost the set screw. Per your question, the purpose of the set screw is to keep the handle screw securely in place so it cannot excessively move back and forth and damage any of the internal components. When your Pfister parts arrive, I recommend that you install this set screw as soon as possible. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let's Fix It Right
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Video was very helpful. I also found when starting to install the the phillips screw some of the plastic from the old stem was left behind in the threads. Of course this had to be removed.
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Goldmember66, The Pfister Faucet in my video does NOT have a cap covering the set screw. As shown in the video (1:31 to 1:45), I used a 3/32-inch Allen Head wrench to remove the set screw at the base of the faucet handle. Do you have a different brand of faucet? If so, you should be to download a manual from you manufacturer showing how to disassemble your faucet. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel? This a link to my channel: th-cam.com/users/LetsFixItRight Regards, Lets Fix It Right
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Dean, The Pfister Faucet in my video does NOT have a cap covering the set screw. As shown in the video (1:31 to 1:45), I used a 3/32-inch Allen Head wrench to remove the set screw at the base of the faucet handle. Do you have a different brand of faucet? If so, you should be to download a manual from you manufacturer showing how to disassemble your faucet. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel? This a link to my channel: th-cam.com/users/LetsFixItRight Regards, Lets Fix It Right
I'm unable to remove the retainer ring under the handle in order to remove the brass ring and the cartridge. I've used large slip joint pliers, but that isn't doing much except leave teeth marks on the retainer ring. Pfister is not open on Sundays or holidays, so we are without operating faucet unless I can get that retainer ring off the faucet. Thanks.
bluegrassfan23, Per my video, did you try removing it with a 10-inch crescent wrench? In addition, it’s important not to strip the outer edge of the brass retainer nut. To ensure that I am asking the right questions and guiding you in the right direction, can you please email me a picture of the brass ring that you’re having problems with to abacon73@aol.com? In addition, do you have the new brass retainer nut and new cartridge ready to install that I mention in the intro (0:08) of my video? Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Earl, Can you please email me the name of your faucet and include a picture of it. My address is abacon73@aol.com. I would like to help you get a free replacement cartridge before you take the faucet apart. And, we may be able to find you a video showing how to do this job.
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Earl, Glad to hear that everything worked out. Generally, if you determine the name brand of a faucet, you can download its instructions as a pdf file and get its disassembly instructions from this manual. In many cases, the faucet disassembly will be similar, but not exactly, the same as the disassembly I cover in the video. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my “Let’s Fix It Right” channel. By the way, I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great DIY videos. Can you please subscribe, tell your friends and family about my channel, and send them this a link to my channel’s videos: th-cam.com/channels/IBvBqPEkqu3D5HLpxlEmEA.htmlvideos Regards, Let’s Fix It Right
Nice video. But it's much harder to disassemble in my case. The faucet has been in the kitchen for 7 years and it started to leak water. So I got a new cartridge from Pfizer and tried to install it according to the instructions and your video. But every step was so hard because almost all components were fused together by calcium or whatever from the slow water leak. After struggling I finally took off the small hex screw in the small hole under the handle. But the handle didn't budge at all after that. Using more strength I finally took the handle off but also with inside components. Everything inside is kind of glued together. Not sure what to do next.
NoSuffix, With several component fused together with calcium, I recommend that you place them in a container of white vinegar to dissolve the calcium. If that doesn’t work, you could purchase a new faucet or call a plumber if things seem to be impossible to work on. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
@@DN-rg9nj Like I said, I finally took the handle off by using so much force that I broke the inside cartridge into two pieces. I also knocked off stuff around the sink with my arm swinging so fast when the handle finally gave out. So it's a good idea to clean the area around before you apply some real force. I did get all those parts replaced at the end thanks to Pfister's perfect lifetime warranty. After I uploaded descriptions and photos to Pfister website, they quickly contacted me back asking if I wanted a new handle with all its inside components or even a whole faucet. I choose a new handle and in days they are couriered to me in several packages, and yes, before the Xmas! Another tip is that soaking the parts in white vinegar doesn't dislodge the inside components. Because I tried that after I took down the handle by force. Soaking the whole handle in double strength (10%) white vinegar for 5 days and everything still stuck together. It's a lost course which can't be saved once it is stuck so badly.
DN, As shown in my video (1:34 to 1:48), your handle should have easily come off after removing the set screw. If it is frozen in place, I recommend that you try spraying some WD-40 into the openings around the handle to free it up. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Great video! Is there a trick to removing the handle after the set screen is removed? The handle won’t budge like it’s got another screw holding it on. I assume it is just hard water build up holding it on there but didn’t want to break anything trying to force it off. Appreciate any insight you have on this issue. Thanks!
Jon, I appreciate you taking time to make this valuable comment and welcome your interest in my “Let’s Fix It Right” channel. Is your faucet a Pfister? If not, I recommend that you go to your manufactures’ website and download the manual for your faucet. There could be another set screw or something else that you need to do prior to disassembling it. If it’s a Pfister, the set screw that I show in the video should release it. I recommend that you gently work the handle back and forth to break it loose. Do not force it too much. You could break it and cause it to leak. If that doesn’t work, you could purchase a new faucet and install it per the manual. If you do that definitely keep the manual for future reference. As a last resort, you could hire a plumber. He will most likely tell you the faucet is bad and want to install one that costs more than you can get from Home Depot or Lowe's. Hope this helps. With that said, can you please subscribe to my channel, tell your family, friends, and co-workers about it, and send them this a link to my channel’s helpful videos: th-cam.com/users/LetsFixItRight Regards, Let’s Fix It Right
@@LetsFixItRight Thank you for the response! I really appreciate it. The sink is a Pfister similar to the one you show in the video. I was able to eventually remove the handle by carefully tapping it off with a hammer and screw driver (probably not the right tool for the job but effective). It was a matter of hard water scale buildup holding it on there after the set screw was removed so I was able to clean all that out of there while the handle was off during the cartridge replacement. The rest of the job was a breeze thanks to your video. Keep up the great work! You’ve made a believer out of me. Subscribed! Thanks again.
I have a Pfister G133-10SS Kitchen Faucet that passes no water. I replaced the cartridge 974-044 (blue), same result. Did I install the cartridge wrong? I tried positioning the two plastic tabs so they mate with the holes in the fixture. Any help appreciated.
Albert, It is possible that you installed the cartridge out of alignment, etc. Considering that you know the Pfister Model No (G133-10SS), I recommend that you download the manual from Pfister's website and strictly install the cartridge per their instructions. It's possible that the Pfister cartridge in my video is older and the installation is slightly different. Regards, Let's Fix it Right
John, These are challenging problems with this small set screw. Using a Tap and Die Set, you can try to cut new threads, and install the next size up Set Screw. You may have to drill it prior to cutting the new threads. If the screw will not come out, you can try drilling, cutting new threads, and installing a larger set screw. As a backup, you may have to purchase and install a new kitchen faucet. Absolute last resort is hire a plumber. Hope this helps. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. By the way, I retired recently and have plans for another 200 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends about my channel? This a link to my channel: th-cam.com/channels/IBvBqPEkqu3D5HLpxlEmEA.htmlvideos
@@LetsFixItRight Thanks. Actually tried the drilling option and it seemed to loosen it up enough for us to remove the handle. Thankfully we had a new one to install along with the cartridge. After a bit of stress all worked out just fine. Thanks. Cheers.
John, If is working now, you may be OK. If you can get the set screw out, you can also wrap it with a very thin metal tape like this: www.amazon.com/Sliver-Aluminum-Reflectix-Perfect-Patching/dp/B07S7ZV4BB/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=very+thin+metal+tape&qid=1617926961&sr=8-16 If this doesn't work, email me at abacon73@aol.com. We can get together over the phone and discuss your options.
John, I forgot to mention my most important point. If you know your faucet manufacturer's name or have your original manual that came with the faucet, you will most likely be able to call or contact the manufacturer and get a replacement faucet handle with the set screw for FREE.
CBJ, Recommend that you spray some WD-40 penetrating oil on it, let it sit for 10 to 12 hours, and try to separate it later. Otherwise, I was glad to hear that you liked my video and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Rory, Recommend that you spray some WD-40 penetrating oil on both edges of the sleeve. After letting it soak in for a few hours, place a protective rag around the sleeve and unscrew it with a large set of pliers or channel locks. Please ensure that you are moving the sleeve in a counter clockwise direction. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Jim: Calcium deposits in the water supply can clog this cartridge over time. Replacing this cartridge, which is provided free from the manufacturer, immediately fixes this problem. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel? This a link to my channel: th-cam.com/users/LetsFixItRight Regards, Lets Fix It Right
Malkies6341, Recommend that you spray some WD-40 penetrating oil on both edges of the sleeve. After letting it soak in for a few hours, place a protective rag around the sleeve and unscrew it with a large set of pliers or channel locks. Please ensure that you are moving the sleeve in a counter clockwise direction. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Thank you, this video made it much easier. My cartridge was clogged with rubber debris. I only needed to show pictures, not Proof of Purchase
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thank you so much for this video i have the same faucet. My handle was stuck and wouldnt come off so i had to tap it with a hammer until it became loose. My water softener let resin into all the fixtures in the house so i cleaned up the cartridge and pipes and it was good as new. Make sure to clean the handle with vinegar so it doesn't get stuck in the future
MasterOfHalo25,
Great approach to fixing your faucet. Others need to see this.
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This was a big help. I saw the brass ring but didn't know the stainless steel sleeve was a separate part. I was looking at it and wondering how I was going to get that ring out of there. After watching the video this was an easy fix.
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Please keep posting videos
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@@krismaly6300 Thank you so much for your encouragement and prayers.
This is excellent! Everyone should follow your example. Even I got it done! Thank you!
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This is a very helpful video. Thank you so much. You must have saved me a hundreds of dollars in plumbing expenses. You are correct. Pfister actually sent me free Parts although I bought the faucet several years ago. They were super cool about maintaining good customer relations.
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Thanks, useful. And for others I'll add my experience. Like many, my parts were seized up with lime or whatever from all the leaking. I just accepted the finished retainer was going to be marred by the channel locks. It would not have come off by hand or other nondamaging methods in my case. It did come off though with some effort. Same with the brass ring. I used vise grips. Crescent wrench was not effective. Again I dinged it up and it took some effort again. I was sure it was going to break but it eventually turned. Otherwise, no issues. I would source a new brass ring and finish ring if available before starting. I reused mine but they were pretty beat up. No problem with the handle, though I did clean it up with soft scrub, does a good job on water deposits and soap scum. Rinse well. Loosen the set screw and just wiggle til it comes off.
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Great video - thank you. The purpose of the screw in the cartridge - you referred to it as something that has to do with the handle. My plumber replaced the cartidge but left that screw off which I discovered today after the handle was leading. I simply tightend up the brass screw wing until replacement parts come from Pfister. Can you tell me more about what the Phillips screw's purpose is and how far it supposed to extend from the cartridge?
Bill,
Fantastic to hear that my video was a great help.
Sorry to hear that your plumber lost the set screw. Per your question, the purpose of the set screw is to keep the handle screw securely in place so it cannot excessively move back and forth and damage any of the internal components. When your Pfister parts arrive, I recommend that you install this set screw as soon as possible.
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Thank you! it was the alignment I was struggling with.
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Video was very helpful. I also found when starting to install the the phillips screw some of the plastic from the old stem was left behind in the threads. Of course this had to be removed.
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Very helpful and clear!
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Trying to remove set screw but it appears there’s a cover over the screw. How do I remove without doing damage? Thanks ahead of time.
Goldmember66,
The Pfister Faucet in my video does NOT have a cap covering the set screw. As shown in the video (1:31 to 1:45), I used a 3/32-inch Allen Head wrench to remove the set screw at the base of the faucet handle.
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having the same problem right now. A cover over the screw. Can't get to it smh
Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏
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How did you get the cap off that covers the screw?
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The Pfister Faucet in my video does NOT have a cap covering the set screw. As shown in the video (1:31 to 1:45), I used a 3/32-inch Allen Head wrench to remove the set screw at the base of the faucet handle.
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I'm unable to remove the retainer ring under the handle in order to remove the brass ring and the cartridge. I've used large slip joint pliers, but that isn't doing much except leave teeth marks on the retainer ring. Pfister is not open on Sundays or holidays, so we are without operating faucet unless I can get that retainer ring off the faucet. Thanks.
bluegrassfan23,
Per my video, did you try removing it with a 10-inch crescent wrench? In addition, it’s important not to strip the outer edge of the brass retainer nut.
To ensure that I am asking the right questions and guiding you in the right direction, can you please email me a picture of the brass ring that you’re having problems with to abacon73@aol.com?
In addition, do you have the new brass retainer nut and new cartridge ready to install that I mention in the intro (0:08) of my video?
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My faucet looks very similar to the one in the video, but there's no set screw in handle like all the videos show. How do I get in to the cartridge?
Earl,
Can you please email me the name of your faucet and include a picture of it. My address is abacon73@aol.com. I would like to help you get a free replacement cartridge before you take the faucet apart. And, we may be able to find you a video showing how to do this job.
@@LetsFixItRight Found my problem. Everything rolling now thanks
@@earlqueen7585
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I Have the Vosa model...same issue
Earl,
Glad to hear that everything worked out. Generally, if you determine the name brand of a faucet, you can download its instructions as a pdf file and get its disassembly instructions from this manual. In many cases, the faucet disassembly will be similar, but not exactly, the same as the disassembly I cover in the video.
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Nice video. But it's much harder to disassemble in my case. The faucet has been in the kitchen for 7 years and it started to leak water. So I got a new cartridge from Pfizer and tried to install it according to the instructions and your video. But every step was so hard because almost all components were fused together by calcium or whatever from the slow water leak. After struggling I finally took off the small hex screw in the small hole under the handle. But the handle didn't budge at all after that. Using more strength I finally took the handle off but also with inside components. Everything inside is kind of glued together. Not sure what to do next.
NoSuffix,
With several component fused together with calcium, I recommend that you place them in a container of white vinegar to dissolve the calcium. If that doesn’t work, you could purchase a new faucet or call a plumber if things seem to be impossible to work on.
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@@DN-rg9nj Like I said, I finally took the handle off by using so much force that I broke the inside cartridge into two pieces. I also knocked off stuff around the sink with my arm swinging so fast when the handle finally gave out. So it's a good idea to clean the area around before you apply some real force. I did get all those parts replaced at the end thanks to Pfister's perfect lifetime warranty. After I uploaded descriptions and photos to Pfister website, they quickly contacted me back asking if I wanted a new handle with all its inside components or even a whole faucet. I choose a new handle and in days they are couriered to me in several packages, and yes, before the Xmas! Another tip is that soaking the parts in white vinegar doesn't dislodge the inside components. Because I tried that after I took down the handle by force. Soaking the whole handle in double strength (10%) white vinegar for 5 days and everything still stuck together. It's a lost course which can't be saved once it is stuck so badly.
DN,
As shown in my video (1:34 to 1:48), your handle should have easily come off after removing the set screw. If it is frozen in place, I recommend that you try spraying some WD-40 into the openings around the handle to free it up.
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Great video! Is there a trick to removing the handle after the set screen is removed? The handle won’t budge like it’s got another screw holding it on. I assume it is just hard water build up holding it on there but didn’t want to break anything trying to force it off. Appreciate any insight you have on this issue. Thanks!
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I appreciate you taking time to make this valuable comment and welcome your interest in my “Let’s Fix It Right” channel.
Is your faucet a Pfister? If not, I recommend that you go to your manufactures’ website and download the manual for your faucet. There could be another set screw or something else that you need to do prior to disassembling it.
If it’s a Pfister, the set screw that I show in the video should release it. I recommend that you gently work the handle back and forth to break it loose. Do not force it too much. You could break it and cause it to leak.
If that doesn’t work, you could purchase a new faucet and install it per the manual. If you do that definitely keep the manual for future reference.
As a last resort, you could hire a plumber. He will most likely tell you the faucet is bad and want to install one that costs more than you can get from Home Depot or Lowe's.
Hope this helps.
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@@LetsFixItRight Thank you for the response! I really appreciate it. The sink is a Pfister similar to the one you show in the video. I was able to eventually remove the handle by carefully tapping it off with a hammer and screw driver (probably not the right tool for the job but effective). It was a matter of hard water scale buildup holding it on there after the set screw was removed so I was able to clean all that out of there while the handle was off during the cartridge replacement. The rest of the job was a breeze thanks to your video.
Keep up the great work! You’ve made a believer out of me. Subscribed! Thanks again.
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Jon, Great news!!!! Good job on your part! Glad to hear that it worked out.
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I have a Pfister G133-10SS Kitchen Faucet that passes no water. I replaced the cartridge 974-044 (blue), same result. Did I install the cartridge wrong? I tried positioning the two plastic tabs so they mate with the holes in the fixture. Any help appreciated.
Albert,
It is possible that you installed the cartridge out of alignment, etc. Considering that you know the Pfister Model No (G133-10SS), I recommend that you download the manual from Pfister's website and strictly install the cartridge per their instructions. It's possible that the Pfister cartridge in my video is older and the installation is slightly different.
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What happens when the 'set screw' is stripped or will not release?
John, These are challenging problems with this small set screw. Using a Tap and Die Set, you can try to cut new threads, and install the next size up Set Screw. You may have to drill it prior to cutting the new threads. If the screw will not come out, you can try drilling, cutting new threads, and installing a larger set screw. As a backup, you may have to purchase and install a new kitchen faucet. Absolute last resort is hire a plumber. Hope this helps.
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@@LetsFixItRight Thanks. Actually tried the drilling option and it seemed to loosen it up enough for us to remove the handle. Thankfully we had a new one to install along with the cartridge. After a bit of stress all worked out just fine. Thanks. Cheers.
John, If is working now, you may be OK. If you can get the set screw out, you can also wrap it with a very thin metal tape like this: www.amazon.com/Sliver-Aluminum-Reflectix-Perfect-Patching/dp/B07S7ZV4BB/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=very+thin+metal+tape&qid=1617926961&sr=8-16
If this doesn't work, email me at abacon73@aol.com. We can get together over the phone and discuss your options.
John, I forgot to mention my most important point. If you know your faucet manufacturer's name or have your original manual that came with the faucet, you will most likely be able to call or contact the manufacturer and get a replacement faucet handle with the set screw for FREE.
Perfect video....except I cannot get that stainless steel sleeve off - it's like it's welded on there.
CBJ,
Recommend that you spray some WD-40 penetrating oil on it, let it sit for 10 to 12 hours, and try to separate it later.
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The steel sleeve won't budge
Rory,
Recommend that you spray some WD-40 penetrating oil on both edges of the sleeve. After letting it soak in for a few hours, place a protective rag around the sleeve and unscrew it with a large set of pliers or channel locks. Please ensure that you are moving the sleeve in a counter clockwise direction.
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Why is it necessary to replace a cartridge? Poor water flow? Water won’t completely stop?
Jim:
Calcium deposits in the water supply can clog this cartridge over time. Replacing this cartridge, which is provided free from the manufacturer, immediately fixes this problem.
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Can’t get the sleeve off.
Malkies6341,
Recommend that you spray some WD-40 penetrating oil on both edges of the sleeve. After letting it soak in for a few hours, place a protective rag around the sleeve and unscrew it with a large set of pliers or channel locks. Please ensure that you are moving the sleeve in a counter clockwise direction.
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