Replace a Bathtub Faucet Handle (Longer Version)

[@enriquemedina1226]

Most helpful video so far. Better than any other dyi video for this fix on KZbin!

[@precise216]

100%....all the dudes just replaced the handle😂lazies

[@solaremyodukomaiya1485]

My thoughts exactly!

[@MarlaneFBengry]

Probably one of the best presentations I’ve viewed! You are a GREAT teacher! Love how you showed arrows to explain further what you were talking about! Wish you lived next door to me! :-). God bless!

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

Thank you Marlane -- glad you found the video helpful!

[@adamclardy-oneal1771]

Love this, great job!! Really impressed by how you handled the different cartridge length. I would have given up at that point and burned my house down.

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

Ha! You're hilarious! That's part of the fun with DIY. Walking into projects knowing that things are never going to work out perfectly, and then coming up with solutions to whatever happens. I feel like patting myself on the back every time! 😀

[@brownbutterfly9753]

😂Burn the house down?!!!...

[@tankdeezel76]

This little kzbin.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.

[@precise216]

we all woulda did the same thing with the casing lol good job!☃️

[@w6wdh]

Great video! I will try this on our bathtub faucet. One suggestion, turn off the water heater (turn the temperature to “vacation” or turn the control to “pilot”) before you turn off the water and open a faucet. That lets air into the pipes and the water heater. The water heater might not like having air inside; air does not conduct heat like water does. After you turn the water back on and get the air out of the plumbing, turn the water heater back on (turn the temperature back to A, B, or C or turn the control to “on”).

[@RatherBeGolfing.]

This is one of the best DIY videos I've ever watched on KZbin. Thank you!

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

Thank you Richard! Hope you're having success with your project.

[@NoDoubt9910]

Fantastic job! That was impressive. You just saved yourself hundreds if not thousands of dollars. You can also use a screw driver or wrench to tap on the parts that are too tight, so that it would be easier to unscrew them.

[@rachelamundsen8265]

Thanks! It was helpful. I was looking for a way to clean the knob for my client.

[@christinawalters8626]

Have a question how did you know which shower set would be compatible. I have the same delta and it’s horrible looking and I want to use matte black instead of silver or bronze. And I’m new to this fixer up game and it’s a stand up shower and I can’t and don’t want to damage or replace all the hardware

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

Hi Christina! Great question. I had done a bit of research before making a purchase. I decided to replace my Delta handle with another Delta handle for the very reason that you're mentioning. All the sites I looked at said that the valves are universal and can work with any Delta handle. That's the primary reason that I replaced my old Delta handle with a new Delta handle. I didn't want to mess around with any valve cartridge replacements either.

[@susanc3519]

Great thorough video, thanks!

[@richricogranada9647]

Is that push pull shower faucet that easy to replace for a modern turn left right one?

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

Hi Richrico! the process was easier because I chose to replace a Delta handle with another Delta handle. In this way, I didn't have to worry about needing to switch any valves or cartridges for the new handle to work. If I had replaced it with a Moen, for example, I believe they use different valves and this would have required a bit more work. Happy DIYing!

[@kathrynleslie437]

Great video and instructions. Thank you.

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

You bet Kathryn -- I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@ultimatelv27]

problem is that i can't get the damn screw out from the old handle because it is stuck--i'm trying to adjust the water temperature to get more hot water

[@davidballard2484]

Put some clr on it or vinegar will loosen deposits....

[@srsmedic8285]

Directions for regular people .. from regular people!!

[@deec3561]

Really good video

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

Thank you!

[@BillyBob-ng8mp]

Hi - What is the spray paint brand and color? Thank you!

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

I used oil-rubbed bronze by Rustoleum to match the new finish.

[@sharonmcelhaney8567]

My problem is getting the handle off at the start. The screw is very rusted, and my screwdriver can't get a bite into the screw to turn it and remove it.

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

That's a tough one. Is the screw stripped or just stuck? If it's just stuck and won't budge, I'd try some PB Blaster on it (link provided below). Let it sit for a bit and then try again. If it moves a bit and then gets stuck again, just repeat the process until the screw is out. www.lowes.com/pd/Blaster-PB-Penetrant-4-fl-oz-PB-Penetrant/1000213835?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-ggl-_-PLA_HDW_000_Hardware_Catch-All-_-1000213835-_-online-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjw_tWRBhAwEiwALxFPocKY_-lzLXRj0o7okeU7H-f72rHmo5khujEKagoZVEdMA659ubW7RhoCElUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@zukichik006]

This is great, very thorough, but proof that I better call a plumber because I’ll totally mess this all the way up.

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

Ha! Ali I'm sure you can do it -- but always wise to know your limitations. I call an electrician every time I have an electrical project. I have a fear of zapping myself even if the electricity is turned off lol

[@richricogranada9647]

I texted one plumber and he said that he needs to open the wall to do this type of replacement and it would cost around 500 bucks. And I didn’t even tell him I’m a woman.

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

Ugh! That's ridiculous. Sorry to hear that. One of the reasons that I started doing DIY projects was because if I called someone and asked for help on a project, I'd inevitably have to do something anyway. For example, I hired someone to replace a broken valve on my washing machine and they left me with a giant hole in my drywall that I had to fix myself. I realized that no one will do a better job than me (after I've acquired some knowledge about the topic first, of course) because it's my home and I care about things being done right more than anyone that I hire to come in a do a job for me will care. It good to know your limitations -- I'll still hire someone if I feel that I just don't have enough skill to do the job. Happy DIYing.

[@Bluesidian]

Until you sell your house and the new owners use harsh chemicals to clean their bathroom lol I still gave it a like for ingenuity.

[@projectsfordiyers2512]

Very true! lol