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Old 01-26-2012, 07:34 PM   #1
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Default Can't access valve on bathroom sink!?!

I'm going slightly crazy trying to figure how to replace or repair a leaky valve on my bathroom sink. There is no screw or other apparent way to remove handles to get at valve or replace washer, etc. Unfortunately, I do not know what brand the faucet is. Here are a couple of pix. Thanks.

  
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Can you get to the bottom of the valve? Is that a pedestal sink that it is attached to?
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Old 01-26-2012, 09:48 PM   #3
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yes, i can get it to it from below. do i have to remove the entire faucet assembly from the sink?
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Check for a allen screw down at the base of the handle.

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Old 01-27-2012, 02:09 AM   #5
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No ... there's no allen screw or other sort of set screw. It was a good idea though.
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I would replace the entire faucet... They aren't very expensive.. Might save more time and headache in the long run trying to "fix" this one!
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LeakFinder's comment is probably the most sensible.
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Old 01-28-2012, 02:46 AM   #8
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You're definitely right. Thanks for your help.

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