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regaldozer (NY)
The set screw in my Delta Tub faucet apprears to be stripped. I need to remove the handle to replace the cartridge. What to do?
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redwood (CT)
I would try a new, good quality allen wrench the proper size before giving up. If that will not work it will have to be drilled out. The allen screw will be of a hardened material and I would recommend a cobalt bit. You will need a new handle!
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Wheelchair (IL)
You could be using the wrong size wrench or it could be a metric set screw. When all else fails, a drill with a steady hand. After the handle is removed you replace the cartridge and set screw.
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regaldozer (NY)
tried metric and std. was told by Delta it should be a 1/8 standard. That gripped nothing.
Looks like i'll be drilling. how big of a bit if the set screw was supposed to be 1/8"
and I'll be buying a new handle for sure....
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redwood (CT)
Big enough to remove the screw. Whatever that size would be.
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dlh (TX)
the screw is larger than 1/8" since that is the size allen wrench you should have been able to use.
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packy (MA)
put some grease on the new screw before you tighten it in.
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jimmy-o (CA)
Easier if you drill a small hole...maybe 1/16", the follow that with whatever size will take out the meat.
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