Where is the set screw on a shower knob?
Locate and remove the set screw that holds the knob onto the faucet assembly. On some faucets the screw is located under a domed cap on the knob, while on other faucets the screw sits in a small hole on the side of the knob. Pull the knob toward you to remove it from the faucet.
What happens when you turn the shower knob?
When you turn the knob, its splines contact those on the valve stem, increasing or decreasing the flow of water through the faucet. If the shower knob spins uselessly, splines are corroded or stripped on the knob, the valve stem, or both.
How to fix a stripped shower faucet knob?
1 Shut off the water in your house by turning the main water valve to the closed position. 2 Locate and remove the set screw that holds the knob onto the faucet assembly. 3 Pull the knob toward you to remove it from the faucet. 4 Examine the splines on the inside of the shower knob, looking for damage or corrosion.
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Locate and remove the set screw that holds the knob onto the faucet assembly. On some faucets the screw is located under a domed cap on the knob, while on other faucets the screw sits in a small hole on the side of the knob. Pull the knob toward you to remove it from the faucet.
When you turn the knob, its splines contact those on the valve stem, increasing or decreasing the flow of water through the faucet. If the shower knob spins uselessly, splines are corroded or stripped on the knob, the valve stem, or both.
Cumberland & nearby stores Free 2-Day Delivery (39) Availability Hide Unavailable Products Department Plumbing Plumbing Parts Faucet Parts Faucet Handles Application Bathroom Sink (328) Tub & Shower (311) Kitchen Sink (138) Shower (56) Tub (27)