Removal of Decorative Shower Knobs/Handles, Thanks to all.

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Removal of Decorative Shower Knobs/Handles, Thanks to all. smileys with beer

Author: raynew2 (LA)

Thanks to North Carolina Plumber, HJ and Steve for tips and sage advice.

Photo below for any others with this sort of problem. Lessons here were:

Even if handles appear to be one piece - make sure whether there is a removable cap with fastener below. Manufacturer (probably California Faucets) cleverly built chrome handles with machined o-ring caps that fit so well, the joint was not discernible without magnification. Tip from this site gave me the urging I needed to find joint and remove the caps. Also, flared chrome trim below knob also threaded off.

I also appreciate the warnings about not using a giant pipe wrench to force faucet valves apart with handles attached. Too much reading on my part about handles hopelessly stuck on faucets by others.

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Re: Removal of Decorative Shower Knobs/Handles, Thanks to all.
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) I'm glad you were able to get the caps off.
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