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DancinCampers · 05-31-2007, 09:03 AM

Mine was leaking, so decided to take it apart. Found that the screw holding the handle on was quite rusted. Evidently water was getting under the snapon cap.

Couldn't get a good grip on the screw head because of the cabinet above, but managed to get the faucet apart by using a narrow strap wrench and unscrewing the unit under the handle.

Was then able to remove the handle screw with a pair of visegrips.

Found replacement water inlet seals at ACE hardware. They are in a package labeled Seats & springs Kit, Valley Style. ACE number 4008637.

I put some silicone grease on the seals before I installed them. All seems to work now, no leaks. Will see how it holds up on this summer trip.

I was unable to find a replacement screw, so reused the old one & packed the cavity with vaseline before putting the snapon cover back.

DancinCampers · 05-31-2007, 09:03 AM

Mine was leaking, so decided to take it apart. Found that the screw holding the handle on was quite rusted. Evidently water was getting under the snapon cap.

Couldn't get a good grip on the screw head because of the cabinet above, but managed to get the faucet apart by using a narrow strap wrench and unscrewing the unit under the handle.

Was then able to remove the handle screw with a pair of visegrips.

Found replacement water inlet seals at ACE hardware. They are in a package labeled Seats & springs Kit, Valley Style. ACE number 4008637.

I put some silicone grease on the seals before I installed them. All seems to work now, no leaks. Will see how it holds up on this summer trip.

I was unable to find a replacement screw, so reused the old one & packed the cavity with vaseline before putting the snapon cover back.

Zimectrin · 05-31-2007, 10:53 AM

Don't know which model you have.

We had the same problem and noticed that the Phoenix faucet is guarenteed for life. Called Phoenix and they sent out a complete new faucet at no charge.

Talked to another couple(same problem) and they just went to Lowe's and purchased a high quality fixture on the clearence table for 25.00. Fit perfect.

David K · 05-31-2007, 12:25 PM

Now I know what the model is in the bath. Mine was leaking this Spring when I brought everything out from "storage" to get ready for the new year. I went to Home Depot and did the same as the other couple -- bought a new one off of the liquidation table. Now I know the mfg and it is guaranteed for life.

Thudman · 05-31-2007, 01:49 PM

Dan:
Had the same problem about a year ago. Phoenix Co sent me a new bathroom sink faucet free. I replaced the new handle screw with a stainless steel one (Ace Hardware); also the shower screw. Could not get the original rusted (non-stainless) screw out, even with an Easy-Out. All's ok now.

Thudman