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catpace (OH)
Hi
I am looking for advice help, steps on how to remove the old faucet from my bathtub. The make is "Gopher" It is a 3 handle Hot - Shower - Cold
I would like to replace the unit with a new one. I would love to replace it with a single unit, but not sure how complicated that would be. How will I know the sizing for the new faucet? Can anyone point me to videos links online, or any advice on this? I would like to do this project myself. I have had a hard time taking off the handles. I have put WD40 on them. I tried using a handle puller, that doesn't work. The handle thats partially off on the left side was broken in half, and I still can't get the round part off over the end of the stem. See photos. Also for a new faucet any suggestions or links on what would fit in place of the old one or advice would be great. Thanks so much and I look forward to your reply.
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LemonPlumber (FL)
Well .You need pressure balanced valve now.moen kohler delta in that order.You can fit with your capabilities.ip to shark bite by fip by shark bite would get you where you need to go.A plumber might do it at the same price as the fitting would cost but .you call it!
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hj (AZ)
ANY faucet will replace it, but I am not sure that it is a project for you, regardless of how much you want to do it yourself. I would like to do my own surgery, because doctor's cost too much, but have decided not to do it.
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dlh (TX)
any faucet will fit but you may have to re-work the pipes a little.
this is a pretty aggressive diy project that will be fairly expensive to fix if not done correctly the first time.
i would not recommend this as a beginner project no matter how much you really want to do it yourself
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shacko (MD)
If you plan to replace it take a sawzall and cut it out. Putting in a vew one will depend on what you plan to use.
"If all else fails, read the directions"
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