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zorro (IL)
If I have a faucet handle that won't come off, is it still possible to remove the faucet?
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packy (MA)
with a 4 inch centerset, yes.
with an 8 inch widespread, no.
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hj (AZ)
at least most 8" wide spreads. THere are some that DO install from the top with the handles intact. But, it also depends on what you mean by "faucet" since some people do NOT use the term properly.
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packy (MA)
yeah, they install from the top but usually the handle/escutcheon is what tightens down to hold the faucet in place.
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hj (AZ)
Afer you drop the "assembled" valve and handle, you tighten the lock nut under the sink, usually with two bolts to create the tension, after positioning the handles properly.
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packy (MA)
yeah but the screws only secure the valve. to remove, the handle/escutcheon must come off which he said he can't do.
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hj (AZ)
Well it would help if we knew what kind of faucet he had, instead of guessing.
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zorro (IL)
The bathroom faucet is a 2-handle Gerber faucet model 43411. As I mentioned before, one of the handles would not come off even with a faucet handle puller (it bent the puller). If I am understanding everything correctly, removing the bolts under the sink will allow me to lift the faucet out of the sink (once the supply lines are disconnected from the stop valves) but to access the cartridges I still need to remove the handle. Is all that correct or am I missing something?
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bernabeu (SC)
you got it
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