# NYSpeed Plumbers Step In, broken shower handle inside (PICS) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 18, 2010, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347 "2010-12-18T07:23:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/1 "2010-12-18T07:23:00Z")
The shower handle to turn hot to cold has a ton of slack in it, and eventually just broke so the water temperature cannot be controlled. My dad and I tried to take off the handle, we removed a cover to reveal a philips head screw. We turn and turn but it just doesnt come loose, i believe its stripped. Solutions anyone besides cutting it off? I have the SawZall ready! If you can barely see it, but there seems to be a plastic retainer clip behind the philips screw ![http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/mikemar319/101_0332.jpg](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/mikemar319/101_0332.jpg) ![http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/mikemar319/101_0333.jpg](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/mikemar319/101_0333.jpg) ---------- Post added at 10:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:22 AM ---------- and before anyone says the shower is gross, it is clean!!! the flash really reveals invisible soap scum ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/2 "2010-12-18T07:26:04Z")
I really want to see pictures without the flash now. ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/3 "2010-12-18T07:27:16Z")
Cut the plastic handle and get that off first (Those are the cheapest to replace). Then go from there on what you need to disassemble next. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/4 "2010-12-18T07:29:09Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > I really want to see pictures without the flash now. I promise i will get new pics > [@97FormulaWS-6](#): > > Cut the plastic handle and get that off first (Those are the cheapest to replace). Then go from there on what you need to disassemble next. thats what we figured ---
**Author:** ![breakstuff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breakstuff/32/5413_2.png) [@breakstuff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/breakstuff)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2010, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/5 "2010-12-19T07:34:16Z")
Looks like a moen, drill the screw. You might risk cutting the chrome or brass body if you go after the plastic. Regardless, once the handle is out of the way, there is a wire clip ring that you need to pull up. This retains the stem. Once the clip is out, use a set of pliers or vicegeips to pull out the cartridge assembly. Try to note orientation, if you install the new one upside down the controls will be backwards. Easily fixable but best avoided. And of course, make sure you have the new moen cartridge and the water is off before you start… ---
**Author:** ![buffalo\_vr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@buffalo\_vr4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/buffalo_vr4)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2010, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/6 "2010-12-19T08:04:08Z")
you will need a new stem since screw thread is already mess up. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2010, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/7 "2010-12-19T08:07:23Z")
Ed Youngs hardware (Main st. @ Mill rd., Williamsville) might have the body and handle you need on a Sunday. They came through for me the same way when mine shit the bed. Just brought the old part to the counter in the back and they got me a new one. X… ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/8 "2010-12-20T06:02:21Z")
> [@breakstuff](#): > > Regardless, once the handle is out of the way, there is a wire clip ring that you need to pull up. This retains the stem. Once the clip is out, use a set of pliers or vicegeips to pull out the cartridge assembly. Try to note orientation, if you install the new one upside down the controls will be backwards. Easily fixable but best avoided. This. Also, if you don’t feel like driving out to Williamsville another option is: LA Hazard 3689 California Road, Orchard Park - (716) 662-4906 ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/9 "2010-12-20T06:12:21Z")
breakstuff FTMFW, this guy knows his shit. ![http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kG1raFELO20/SoGadjPqdTI/AAAAAAAAEic/JNR8U0Bw5mk/s400/political-pictures-sigmund-freud-trust-doctor.jpg](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kG1raFELO20/SoGadjPqdTI/AAAAAAAAEic/JNR8U0Bw5mk/s400/political-pictures-sigmund-freud-trust-doctor.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2011, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/10 "2011-01-10T14:42:34Z")
I have that same setup in my shower ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2011, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-plumbers-step-in-broken-shower-handle-inside-pics/207347/11 "2011-01-11T05:18:06Z")
my God, find a woman that will clean that shit!