Set screw is stuck. Any suggestions on how to remove it to replace the roman tub faucet?

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If you will make contact with George at M-One-Specialites he can track that down for you and help you get that fixed.
He has a very extensive list of repair parts for faucets.


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Try to look for a small cover, or small hole. Back inside this should be an allen screw

From what you have described it sounds like the stem in which the handle rests on is stripped and allowing to move from side to side.

Remove handle it has a set screw in the side of it and turn water off. Check the stem may be in need of replacing or the retaining nut that holds the stem down to counter top may be in need of tighting.

That was exactly the solution I needed for my Jacuzi bath tub with the two handle faucet. The use of the screw in the top of the cartridge was needed to be able to get a strong enough hold on the cartridge stem. Mine is all recessed about 2 1/2 inches so I grabbed the screw head and stem with long nose pliers, and then clamped down on the pliers with a set of adjustable pliers, and then used a 1/2 block of wood as a lever to get pressure on. That got the cartridge to pop out! Thanks!

you should have no problem tankless is a better choice and should save you alot in the long run

the retaining nut,located under handle may not be screwed down all the way.this happened to me on similar / same faucet's.so try this and see,nice and easy

It should lift off gently twist as you lift maybe tap spout lightly back and forth with a rubber mallet

with screw removed (the missing one), handle should lift straight up. may need to rock the handle while lifting.

The Price Phister Roman tub spout needs to be tightened from beneath.
If you do not have a removable skirt on the tub it will be a bit difficult to tighten.
Should you have crawl space under the tub and are careful to locate the dead space between the tub and the skirt you can cut a hole beneath the valve and spout location and reach up from below to tighten the spout.
If you have tile as a surround and no access from below you will have to remove some of the tile in order to gain access.

You may want to call in a proffessional plumber to handle this.

Hope this helps,

sanray