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shower faucet handle/knob replacement
Bill Sprague:
--- Quote from: Darrell Terry on November 02, 2015, 02:00:40 PM ---We have the same shower valve on our 04 Monterey. I dislike it as well.
Is there an access opening behind the mirror in bedroom wall?
I would consider replacing if there is access, not sure I want to remove mirror and also cut hole in wall.
Has anyone removed mirror to check for access to valve?
Thanks,
Darrell
04 Monterey
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Darrell,
On the '04 Monterey we used to own, that mirror came off. The primary attachment appeared to be the four metal clips at the corners. However, the "real" attachment was a lot of wide Velcro. Once I convinced the top metal clips to move upwards to release the mirror, the mirror peeled off. Behind the mirror, there was an access hole for the valve. It might be that ours had a hole there because Beaver replaced our valve under warranty. If you don't find a hole, it would be easy to cut one with one of those vibrating hole saws like a Rockwell Sonicrafter. There is obviously plumbing in there for the shower that you would not want to cut. There were no wires.
Jim Edwards:
HI I went to Home depot to get a shorter plastic. Kept bumping into the factory one... They had one in stock that fit perfectly. Danco I believe. Clear plastic surprisingly looks OK
Stan Simpson:
Jim,
Could you post a picture, please?
Thank you.
Stan
Jim Edwards:
Hi Here is the photo, It tightens the same as the factory handle but the hole is deeper in the handle that the factory. Consequently you need to make sure there is a touch of clearance between the handle and the valve. I think I paid about $9.00 for it . Was a stock item at Home depot. Let me know how you make out. Jim
Stan Simpson:
This is awesome, Jim. Thanks so much!! As soon as I get near a HD, I'm going shopping!
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