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How to remove a cartridge from a shower faucet. Grab the knob firmly with your hand and use the other hand to remove the screw with a screwdriver. The retainer clip secures the cartridge to. There are three handles in a typical shower:

Remove this screw and you should be able to pull it off revealing the end of the shower. You have a cartridge and a cartridge removal tool is used for that. Begin by removing the faceplates using either a screwdriver or allen wrench depending on your setup.

Now grip the stem of the new cartridge with the adjustable pliers. You can use a hairdryer, but a more effective way to soften and dissolve scale is to inject vinegar into the valve housing using a syringe. At this point, you already know if you have a compression stem or a cartridge.

Let the vinegar work overnight and, in the. Unscew and remove the handle. Put the small clip back in to hold the new cartridge in place.

So you go to take a shower and turn the handle.only to find the handle.in your hand! Spread it well around the edges with your finger. The cartridge may also need to be replaced if water sprays out of the handle.

Inside the valve housing, a bélanger faucet is much like a faucet from a more familiar manufacturer, such as moen, kohler or delta. Lift off the handle and pull it off the stop tube to reveal the stem of the cartridge and its retainer clip. To access the screw, remove the small cap at the tip of the handle using a sharp knife.