Eljer contracts complete solutions for home remodels, specializing in plumbing related needs such as showers and faucets. Many of their products are actually built by other manufacturers and then included in Eljer collections. Upgrading bathroom faucets is a great way to improve the look and value of a room during remodeling or while staging to sell it. It is relatively painless to replace faucets and can make the entire bathroom look like it has been completely renovated.
Instructions
1. Shut down the water main. The water main for your bathroom will be located under the sink or in the cabinets, and can be identified by one or two handles attached to copper piping or a flexible metal tube. Make sure to turn both handles counterclockwise at least half a full turn to reach the off position.
2. Use the hex key on the star shaped holes that are located underneath the shower faucet handles. You will turn them counterclockwise in order to loosen them. Hold onto the base of the handle with your hand or the crescent wrench to get the leverage to unlock them.
3. Remove the loosened handle from the shower assembly.
4. Attach your crescent wrench to the Eljer cartridge. You will turn the cartridge counterclockwise until it becomes loose and then pull it straight out of the wall.
5. Pry off the handle bases and shower panel with your flat head screwdriver. Normally these will be loose at this point, but they may be caulked. If they are caulked around the edges, keep tapping around the entire edge of the base until it becomes loose enough to remove.
Tips Warnings
After shutting off the water main, you may turn the shower head on to drain any additional water that may be sitting in the pipes. While not necessary this additional step can reduce the amount of water spread around while replacing handles. You can use a scraper tool inside the wall to remove any excess sealant or plaster that the previous plumber used to install the faucets. This is also a good opportunity to check for water damage or insects in your exposed wall.
Do not use chemical unsealers in the shower as they are very toxic. Unsealers are great for use on toilets or pipes, but can become very messy in the shower as well as permanently etching the surface of your tub or shower base.
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