Plumbing in the Home/shower faucet

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Expert: Dana Bostick - 11/9/2009


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Thanks for responding back so quickly.  I'm not able to get the screw out.  I've tried several sizes of Allen wrenches, but with no luck.  Is there a certain size I need to use?  I thought it might need a look help so I sprayed it with WD-40, but that didn't help either.  

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Hi Virginia,
The instructions I found do not mention the size of the Allen wrench needed. If you can't get one to fit in or work, it may have been damaged.  In that case, you will need to have someone that knows how, to drill it out.  You may need to replace the handle once you get it off.
Good Luck,
Dana

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Pretty much any residential plumbing questions. For "item specific" details such as a specific model of fixture, I will need to research and there may not be any useful information available. Note: I live and work in Southern California. We do not, as a rule, use hot water or steam heating systems, oil fired boilers or private water wells so my knowledge in those areas is pretty limited. There are others here on AllExerts that can probably answer those questions better.

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Retired Licensed General Contractor with Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical sub-licenses. Active Certified InterNachi Home Inspector and Infrared Thermographer

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InterNachi

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SearchWarp, Article Alley, www.DIYHomeInspection.blogspot.com, ActiveRain.com "Rain Maker",

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30 years in the trades, Licensed General Contractor, Certified Infrared Thermographer

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InterNachi Certified Property Inspector, Listed FHA Fee Inspector, HUD Mobile Home Inspector

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Home buyers, sellers and owners, Investors, Commercial roofing companies (infrared roof scans for moisture intrusion)

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