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davidrobert (WV)
I called Danze and they said that the handle assembly can be unscrewed from the top. Mine is too tight. Using a wrench to loosen it - even with cardboard or similar material under the wrench - will mar the soft metal body of the handle. Is my only choice to remove the mounting hardware assembly underneath the sink by unscrewing the two screws, replace the cartridge, then re-install the assembly? Am I missing something? (Link to parts list [www.danze.com])
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
The handle will need to come off, have you tried a rubber strap wrench ? Maybe tap the handle base with the handle of a screwdriver. It was only installed hand tight when installed so it shouldn't be impossible to remove.
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dlh (TX)
if they had a leak it just may be impossible to remove. been there done that
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davidrobert (WV)
SOLVED!!!
Used a rubber strap wrench to loosen the handle - was probably put on too tight at initial installation. I needed to replace both the cartridge (yes, it is replaced from above) and the handle (interior threads stripped).
Thank you for your help!!
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bernabeu (SC)
congrats
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