Same setup? I was able to remove mine after cleaning out the hex (using a pick) with a 2mm hex key. I think a 1/16” drill bit may be too large; you might need to start with something smaller.
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I think mine is much smaller than that, 1/6 is 1.58mm. Maybe if I put a 1/16 allen in then torch expand it bigger after inside, will have enough grip. I don't know if worth the effort if drilling it out and get a replacement only cost $25 on amazon.View attachment 99306View attachment 99305
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Same setup? I was able to remove mine after cleaning out the hex (using a pick) with a 2mm hex key. I think a 1/16” drill bit may be too large; you might need to start with something smaller.
Link to replacement handle kit for our review and criticism please.Got off a call with Moen, the size was 1/16" hex. They have redesigned it so the new one is the "official" 7/64 and the replacement handle kit is $25 on Amazon. They recommend drilling it out and replace the handle.
Link to replacement handle kit for our review and criticism please.
How do you drill into the tip of this "ice cream cone"?Drill end of handle so ya can just unscrew the Philips head screw out of the adapter. Ya have to get close to center of the handle to get to the screw. Usually those set screws are very hard and screw up the drill before much material is removed. Backing out that Phillips head screw is alot easier..
Usually with that style of handle the whole assy unscrews...trim and the handle together. The op was about that moen chateau or the positemp in the pic....not sure what your point since that style doesn't use set screws.How do you drill into the tip of this "ice cream cone"?
I'm the OP, and it definitely use set screws.Usually with that style of handle the whole assy unscrews...trim and the handle together. The op was about that moen chateau or the positemp in the pic....not sure what your point since that style doesn't use set screws.
...that does not use set screws. The whole handle and trim remove together. Looks like a Delta that one buys the handle insert separately..either chrome or porcelain. Moen also has a newer style that the handle and trim are all one...whole assy simply unscrews reveling the cartridge.I'm the OP, and it definitely use set screws.
So this is similar to how it is on mine, same cartridge, different handle, but the black adapter is same (I have 3 shower / tub in my house and I've replaced 2 of them, this is the last one that failed somehow)....that does not use set screws. The whole handle and trim remove together. Looks like a Delta that one buys the handle insert separately..either chrome or porcelain. Moen also has a newer style that the handle and trim are all one...whole assy simply unscrews reveling the cartridge.
That lady's trick works! I got it out.I guess it's time to call a plumber.