geojaya New Member Joined Dec 18, 2020 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location 91355 Dec 18, 2020 #1 How d0 I replace this fixture in my shower. Any feedback, who could be the manufacturer. I opened the screw, but cannot figure out how to take out the outer layer Attachments PXL_20201218_215951003.jpg 2 MB
How d0 I replace this fixture in my shower. Any feedback, who could be the manufacturer. I opened the screw, but cannot figure out how to take out the outer layer
havasu Administrator Staff member Admin Joined Jan 5, 2010 Messages 12,987 Reaction score 3,885 Location Southern California, Dec 18, 2020 #2 Looks like a calcified flathead screw to me. Spray some CLR or vinegar, let it sit, then try it again.
Looks like a calcified flathead screw to me. Spray some CLR or vinegar, let it sit, then try it again.
geojaya New Member Joined Dec 18, 2020 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location 91355 Dec 18, 2020 #3 there is water leaf from the shower side, hence I want to replace the trim
geojaya New Member Joined Dec 18, 2020 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location 91355 Jan 3, 2021 #4 I removed the screw in the middle but still cannot pull out outer hex knob/cover
havasu Administrator Staff member Admin Joined Jan 5, 2010 Messages 12,987 Reaction score 3,885 Location Southern California, Jan 3, 2021 #5 Spray some penetrating oil all around the knob, then let it sit for 24 hours. You also may need a handle puller or apply brute force, but it will come off.
Spray some penetrating oil all around the knob, then let it sit for 24 hours. You also may need a handle puller or apply brute force, but it will come off.
G Geofd Moderator Staff member Professional Supporting Member Joined Jan 20, 2018 Messages 5,309 Reaction score 1,260 Location Boston, Massachusetts Jan 3, 2021 #6 Use clr,wd-40, vinagar soak it and let it sit for a while try it again later